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The sharp, distinctive flavour of the gooseberries is balanced beautifully with the syrup
When it comes to celebrating a special occasion, there is nothing better than tucking into a slice of classic chocolate cake. The ultimate indulgence, a rich, velvety ganache takes this dessert to the next level
This pink lady apple cake is a real looker. Use pre skinned hazelnuts if you can find them otherwise follow the instructions to have a go yourself. Prepare the topping while the cake bakes for an hour, then spread over the top and pop back in the oven for 15 minutes.
This is the bake you'd get if a Terry's Chocolate Orange and a Devil's food cake had a baby. A healthy dose of marmalade gives this chocolate cake its addictive zest while homemade ganache and buttercream add a level of indulgence you didn't know you needed until now.
This vibrant, six-layered rainbow creation is a guaranteed showstopper
A chocolate cake to get excited about. Cooked in the oven using the 'bain-marie', or water bath, method and using minimal flour, the end result is a cake as rich as can be but with the delicate texture of a pudding. Add a spoonful of brandy for grown-up decadence.
Festive flavours of sour cherries, cranberries, mixed spice and cinnamon, plus the honey, result in an exciting update to a classic Christmas cake. The addition of diet coke to the cake makes it extra moist.
Wow your friends and family with this seriously impressive dessert.
Tangy raspberries and sweet almonds are one of the great taste duos.
This simple cake has just five ingredients and is full of zingy citrus flavours.
Treat dad to more than a pair of socks this Father's Day with a rich and indulgent chocolate cake decorated with white and dark chocolate curls.
Chocolate, fruit and nut are a classic cake combination – and this is a lovely one to bake for Christmas. It only takes 20 minutes to prepare, which is a bonus around the busy festive period. It keeps for up to a month in a cake tin and is also freezable.
A gorgeous cake that's perfect for a birthday treat – for such an impressive looking cake, it's also surprisingly easy to make. Sponges are layered with buttercream and fresh berries and jam, before being finished off with a topping of more berries.
Baking without eggs might seem like a challenge, but it’s easy to make an egg-free sponge. You can use the mix in any recipe that calls for sponge, but we’ve topped ours with a classic lemon drizzle.
It's worth making extra whenever you have a roast as these bubble and squeak cakes, made from leftover vegetables will attest: Top them with ham and poached eggs for a perfect brunch the next day. To make the cakes, cooked veg and potatoes are mashed, bound with egg, and fried.
A lovely little treat to make with the kids – and it hardly takes any time at all. The toffee is made by gently stirring condensed milk, butter, sugar and syrup on the hob until the sugar dissolves. Irresistible!
If you've run out of eggs but have the urge to bake a cake for some very lucky people, help is at hand. This wonderfully moist chocolate cake is made from an ingenious combination of ingredients and finished with an irresistibly glossy icing on top.
This caramelised apple cake is an easy to make cake that celebrates the best of autumn's Bramley apples. A moist sponge with a soft, sweet apple centre and a pretty sliced apple topping, almonds, brown sugar and a zest of lemon complete the taste sensations.
Looking for ways to use up leftover rice? These crunchy rice cakes have a lovely kick to them – and are a good healthy, savoury snack to boot. The hazelnuts add a nice crunch. Add slightly more chilli if you like it hot.
Give this lusciously frosted, classic Christmas cake pride of place on your table
A luscious and moist black cake, perfect to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with
Cake makes the world go round, and no one should have to miss out on the party just because they don’t eat gluten. This gluten-free sultana, walnut and carrot cake is the solution – simply mix, bake and share.
Make delicious sweet crabmeat go even further with these zingy, spicy crabcakes, ready in moments with cooked peppers, spring onions, chilli, coriander and ginger. Serve with a few dressed salad leaves as for a moreish family starter or light lunch.
This is a really fun (and tasty) way to use up Christmas cake or fruit cake, and it's a lovely one to make with the kids. Use marzipan and food colouring to make the suitably seasonal topping and serve popped on to wooden or plastic sticks.
For a visual spin on much-loved Victoria sponge, try this recipe for individual cakes. Rest assured, the classic flavours remain untouched - whipped cream and raspberry jam, sandwiched between mini sponges - but their new look gives them a devilishly moreish appeal.
If you have bowl of brussel sprouts, languishing untouched after a roast, help is at hand with this recipe for bubble and squeak. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, the leftovers are mashed and mixed with flour and potatoes, shaped into patties, then fried in butter.
This classic lemon drizzle cake recipe is an all-time favourite and best enjoyed with a nice hot cup of tea
This easy apple cake recipe takes just 20 minutes to prep and is a fantastic way of using up Bramley apples. It's also freezable, so bake ahead and defrost when the time comes to share it. Simply add a few slices of apple to garnish.
A take on the traditional Jamaican toto, this light and airy coconut cake is resplendent with almonds and raspberry jam.
If you're looking to impress your guests with a Middle Eastern-inspired dish, look no further than Maqluba. Topped with juicy vine tomatoes and garnished with vibrant pomegranate seeds, this dish is as beautiful as it is flavourful.
Chocolate and orange is a classic dessert combo, and this superb Mother's day bake is the best to showcase that rich flavour we all know and love
Originally a traditional Hungarian street food snack, this chimney cake has a crisp exterior covered in walnut sugar, and is pillowy soft inside. It's a great dish to serve at a Christmas party, or as an afternoon treat on the big day itself.
An absolute classic - the cornflake cakes recipe. Get the kids involved when making these crunchy and moreish chocolate cornflake clusters. A perfect party pudding that young and old alike will love, the only cooking involved is melting chocolate, butter, and golden syrup.