Spiced apple cider cake

Add allspice, cloves and nutmeg to this apple cider cake for some autumnal warmth. Bramley apples are added to the sponge mix, and it's topped with crunchy pecans Preparation and cooking time... Read more »

Chocolate stout cake

Bake this cake with stout to enhance the flavour of the chocolate sponge. It's made with soured cream and finished with a creamy cheese frosting to add a tangy note Preparation and... Read more »

Financiers

Treat family and friends to these miniature French almond cakes for afternoon tea, or take along to a coffee morning. Browning the butter adds extra nuttiness Preparation and cooking time Prep:5 mins... Read more »

Swiss meringue buttercream

Fill your cakes with a silky smooth meringue buttercream. This recipe makes enough to fill and ice a three-tier cake, and it's easily halved for smaller bakes Preparation and cooking time Prep:45... Read more »

Vegan biscuits

Choose from rose and pistachio, chocolate or citrus flavours to make these plant-based biscuits. Prefer plain? Just add a little vanilla extract to the mixture Preparation and cooking time Prep:15 mins Cook:15... Read more »

Lemon clotted cream cake

Make a rich and delicately lemony cake as an afternoon treat. It has a lovely lemon curd swirled through to give it a sticky topping. Enjoy with ice cream Preparation and cooking... Read more »

Garden carrot cake

Get kids cooking in the kitchen and make our carrot cake topped with a garden-themed scene. Inspired by the book Peter Rabbit, children will love helping out Preparation and cooking time Prep:1... Read more »

Deck-of-card dodgers

Make these fabulous deck-of-card jammy dodgers for a kids party. Inspired by the book Alice in Wonderland, they’re also perfect for celebrating World Book Day Preparation and cooking time Prep:15 mins Cook:12... Read more »

Scottish shortbread

Make some simple Scottish shortbread squares for the biscuit tin using just four ingredients. They're perfect enjoyed with a mid-morning cuppa Preparation and cooking time Prep:10 mins Cook:30 mins Easy Makes 16... Read more »

Gluten-free scones

These gluten-free scones use simple substitutes to achieve a perfect fluffy texture. Add sultanas if you like and serve with oodles of jam and clotted cream Preparation and cooking time Prep:20 mins... Read more »