Cake recipes

Showstopping chocolate desserts from Mary Berry, Linda Collister and more...

Spectacular as it is in its flaming glory, the traditional Christmas pudding will not always be a popular option with all of your guests. If you want a taste of the festive cheer without the customary...

Velvet Chocolate Torte By Mary Berry

Tom Aikens' Divine Chocolate Fudge Cake

Elizabeth sponge cake

Chiffon Cake: What makes it a winning showstopper?

First it was cupcakes, then it was macaroons, and now we have the chiffon cake phenomenon. After the final of the Great British Bake Off, this heavenly light cake has come back into fashion. Like...

Tears and triumphs in the final of the 'Great British Bake Off'

A contest worth baking for. This year's final of the Great British Bake Off had culinary enthusiasts up and down the nation on the edge of their seats as John Whaite was crowned this year's winner. The...

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

Dish type: Dessert Preparation and cooking time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 225g butter, softened 225g soft light brown sugar 3 eggs, separated Finely grated zest of 1 orange 2 tsp lemon juice 180g...

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

Cupcakes are, quite literally, on the rise. The cupcake phenomenon has exploded into modern cuisine culture in recent years, helped along by famous TV chefs like Nigella Lawson and boutique...

Traditional cream tea, a West Country wonder

With our streets decked with bunting and the patriotic spirit greater than ever before, what better time to indulge in a quintessential cream tea. Its origins are hazy – both Devon and Cornwall...

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,...

Pink Lady Toffee Apple Tart

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...