Orange chocolate tart

A grown-up make-ahead dessert that looks gorgeous when sliced. It’s easy to transport too, if you’re taking it to a friend’s for pudding

Peek-a-boo Battenberg cake

A stunning rose and almond sponge in the distinctive checkered pattern, hidden in sweet marzipan icing

Frosty forest cake

You can make this Christmas cake right at the last minute. The decorating makes a fun holiday project for the kids

Orange drizzle cake

We don’t need a reason to whip up this zingy Victoria sponge, it’s perfect for any and every occasion

Chocolate coconut banoffee pie

A dazzling dessert with bourbon biscuit base, caramel layer, creamy coconut topping and banana toffee

Ginger & Christmas pud cheesecake with ginger sauce

A set pudding is perfect for entertaining – this one has a creamy texture, dotted with fruit sponge and ginger loaf

Chocolate orange & Grand Marnier truffle cake

This naughty pudding is the perfect way to use up all those Christmas Chocolate Oranges. A definite winner

Shimmering forest cake

Get the kids to help create this winter wonderland – just make sure you have enough Smarties to nibble on!

Isaac & Scout’s Christmas cake

This delightfully indulgent-looking Christmas cake is so simple that even the children can lend a hand

Kahlúa chocolate cheesecake

Decadent, tempting chocolate cheesecake with the taste of coffee liqueur

Dark chocolate & cranberry roulade

This is a fantastic cake to serve as a dessert or at teatime over the festive season and can be made up to a day in advance

Festive fruit & nut cake

This fabulously moist and nutty Christmas cake is baked with a syrup and nut topping – a bit like a Florentine biscuit