Cake recipes

Go sweet with root vegetable treats

The carrot cake has become a classic staple recipe for any keen baker, but carrots aren't the only root vegetable that can be used to make delectable sweet treats. This autumn, get one of your...

Children's carrot cake muffins

Cupcake crazy: The small cakes that have made a big impression

Traditional cream tea, a West Country wonder

American Style Beetroot Pie

Dish type: Dessert Serves 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45-50 minutes Ingredients: 250g shortcrust pastry 325g plain cooked (vacuum packed) beetroot,...

Dish Type: Dessert Pink Lady apples are grown in America, and to pay a tribute this is pinklady.co.uk's apple version of the classic American banoffee pie. Light crisp filo pastry encases sweet crunchy...

Strawberry Cream Victoria Sponge Cake

Dish type: Cake Serves 4 people Preparation time: 20 minutes Baking time: 20 minutes Named after Queen Victoria herself, there are few cakes that can beat this all-time classic recipe. You can...

Vanilla Heart Tea Cakes

Dish type: Canapes Makes 12 small cakes Prep time: 30-45 minutes Cook time: 50-60 minutes Ingredients: • 250ml/9fl oz/1 cup yoghurt • 250ml/9fl oz/1 cup sunflower oil • 450g/1lb/3⁄3...

Panettone classico

Ingredients (Serves 6) Oil for greasing 15g/½oz fresh yeast 125ml/4½fl oz full-fat warm milk 400g/14oz strong white flour, plus extra for dusting 3 pinches salt ...

Chocolate cake

Ingredients (Makes 1, serves 8) 200g/7oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids), broken into pieces 250g/9oz cooked beetroot (not in vinegar) drained and puréed 200g/7oz plain...

Blueberry crumble loaf

Ingredients (Serves 8–10) For the sponge 190g (7oz) unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 190g (7oz) plain flour, plus extra for dusting 190g (7oz) caster sugar ...

Chocolate beetroot cake

Ingredients (Serves 8-10) 250g/9oz cooked beetroot (fresh or vacuum-packed), chopped 1 tsp vanilla extract 200ml/7fl oz sunflower oil 3 eggs, beaten 175g/6oz organic self-raising...

Apple and muesli crumble cake

Ingredients (Serves 8) 175g/6oz unsalted butter, plus a knob for greasing 150g/5oz golden caster sugar, plus 1 tbsp 3 eating apples, peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges 3 large eggs,...

Cinnamon blueberry cake

Ingredients (Serves 8) 175g/6oz unsalted butter, softened 175g/6oz caster sugar 4 large eggs, lightly beaten Pinch ground cinnamon 175g/6oz self-raising flour, sifted 2 tsp...

Strawberry and Cream Cake

INGREDIENTS 75g/3oz Trex, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing 125g/4½oz self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder Pinch of...

Whip up some Wimbledon classics

Sports fans are in for a treat over the next couple of weeks – and foodie fans too as bars and restaurants get creative to celebrate the World Cup and Wimbledon. The strawberry is synonymous with...

Warm baked victoria sponge with red berries and whipped cream

Ingredients (Serves 4) 3 large eggs 100g golden caster sugar, plus 1 tbsp for sprinkling on top 70g plain flour 15g cornflour 20g melted butter To serve 600ml (1 pint) cream ...

Delia wishes us all a Happy Christmas

Delia has been lending a helping hand in our kitchens for many years and has always helped with a stress free Christmas (no solution to the domestics yet though!). In Delia’s Happy Christmas...

Berry brilliant baking

Mary Berry’s Baking Bible is an essential book for the keen baker. A thorough walk through the world of cakes, pastries and all manner of sweet and savoury goodies will lead you straight to baking...

Cutting the cake

Ever wondered how they get perfect slices of iced chocolate cakes in restaurants? The secret is a hot, sharp knife. Choose your best one with a long blade and get it really hot by dipping it into a...