Chocolate chestnut cupcakes

Sweet chestnuts and chocolate make a heavenly combination at Christmas time

Chocolate & pear cake

A decadent sponge with moist pears and crunchy nuts, topped with a soured cream and dark chocolate frosting

Gluten-free carrot cake

Junior cook Emily shares her simple, no-fuss recipe for gluten-free carrot cake

Mini mincemeat crumble pies

Red grapes add moistness to these mince pies with a quirky crumble topping

Dundee cake

A famous traditional Scottish fruitcake with cherries, sultanas and almonds, and a sweet glaze

Microwave chocolate cake

Edwina Hanslo's delicious and super quick chocolate cake with a creamy ganache is the perfect choice for busy mums

Pear & ginger loaf cake

This makes a lovely teatime treat or pudding, served with cream and also works well with apple and cinnamon or damson and vanilla

Frozen fruit sticks with passion fruit & lime drizzle

On a hot day you'll be glad of this fruity, frozen snack that is low-fat and a great source of vitamin C – perfect for kids

Lemon & orange cake

This citrus centrepiece has a secret ingredient that gives the cake a lovely texture, yet makes it gluten- and wheat-free

Fruity simnel squares

This easy twist on the classic fruit sponge makes plenty of squares – all decorated with marzipan eggs

Very chocolatey cake

An indulgent chocolate cake that kids can make for a friend's birthday or as a family treat

Pistachio praline & vanilla cake

Pistachio praline and vanilla sponge – a nutty-tasting cake that’s perfect for birthdays