Christmas pudding cake

Make your Christmas cake extra-special with a festive design. This cute-looking Christmas pudding topping is simple, and takes just 30 minutes to assemble

Jessica’s magical Christmas cake

Dazzle guests with this fab cake. Designed by eight-year-old Jessica Whitlow in our magical Christmas cake competition, it features three flavoured sponges

Jewish honey cake

This simple honey cake, also known as ‘lekach’, is a must-have sweet treat when celebrating the Jewish New Year, or Rosh Hashanah. It’s best made a few days ahead, as the spicing and texture improve as it matures

Pear & almond pavlova trifle

Combine two classic desserts to make this stunning pear and almond pavlova trifle

Snowy coconut loaf cake

Have the kids help you make this snowy coconut loaf cake. Decorate with coconut shavings, ‘snowballs’, and anything else you like

Angel cake

Treat guests to this colourful angel cake with decorative fondant icing. It will go down well with a cuppa for afternoon tea

Buttercream icing

Foolproof cake frosting requires just butter and icing sugar – try out different flavourings and use our guide for quantities

Strawberry tres leches cake

Soak sponge cake in three types of milk for a sweet, creamy flavour and a gorgeous pillow-soft texture. Top with billows of whipped cream and strawberries

School-days sprinkle sponge

Fancy a trip down memory lane? This classic school-days sprinkle sponge will do the trick. Serve as an afternoon treat, or for dessert with warm custard

Fairy case ornaments

Enjoy making these adorable Christmas tree decorations with children. They are a perfect festive activity, and handy for using up leftover fairy cake cases

Banana traybake with cream cheese frosting

Enjoy this indulgent banana traybake for dessert or with a cuppa for an afternoon treat. Sprinkle with a dusting of cinnamon for the finishing touch

Crab apple jelly

Treat family and friends to homemade crab apple jelly – make up jars and enjoy with meat and game, or in cake fillings