Sunken drunken chocolate cake

Prunes, Marsala and dark chocolate – a marriage made in heaven. It may sink and crack as it cools, but this is part of its charm

Peppermint hot chocolate

Everyone's favourite quick winter treat gets a festive facelift

Little toffee apple cake

Get children aged 8-14 inspired in the kitchen by making an afternoon tea treat

Mint chocolate truffles

Make chocolate truffles as an impressive accompaniment to after-dinner coffee, or box them up and give them as gifts

Sticky clementine cake with cheesecake cream

This golden, citrus-packed pud will bring a little ray of sunshine to your table this Christmas

Anjou pear cake

This fruity cake is at its best when made with melting, buttery pears

Chocolate truffles

These truffles, from Good Food reader Jeanette Jones, make great gifts. Vary them with chopped walnuts, dried fruit or a splash of rum

Pear & chocolate pudding

A comforting and seasonal pudding for autumn, perfect with a spot of vanilla ice cream

Banana cake with pecan crumble crunch

A wedge of this alongside a cup of tea makes for a perfect Sunday afternoon

White chocolate berry cheesecake

A stunning no-cook pudding bursting with summer flavours – great for relaxed entertaining

Melting chocolate puddings

Older children will love making these posh puddings for the family

Shooting star celebration cake

For a stunning Christmas centrepiece, this cake is perfect. Get the kids to help out making the stars and celebrate in style