Treat your mum to a Mother's Day afternoon tea at home. Enjoy dainty finger sandwiches, pretty cakes and savoury treats with her favourite cocktails and drinks. Find more Mother's Day recipes.
This vibrant, six-layered rainbow creation is a guaranteed showstopper
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
Try this French-inspired baked dessert with layers of cherries and a creamy batter
If you've never baked gluten free before, these cookies are a great treat to help you get you started.
Teatime is something of an institution in Britain and one of its essential components is a Scottish shortbread biscuit. Crumbly, buttery and perfect for dunking in a cuppa, making your own is simple and satisfying as this recipe will demonstrate.
These picture-perfect vanilla cupcakes are a great way to show someone you care. Dainty and delicious, they're the perfect bake for a special occasion. Don't forget to decorate with the pearl swirls or silver balls, or decorations of your choice, to up the wow factor.
We refer to this as 'blowout banana bread' and it's easy to see why. Vanilla fudge is added to a simple banana bread recipe, with whipped cream and extra fudge cubes to decorate the finished dish. A decadent tea-time treat.
Cheat and make these moreish almondy tarts with readymade pastry, don’t tell your friends and they won’t guess!
Even if you're "not a dessert person" you'll find it hard to resist this light and zesty apple and lemon curd tart.
With a tablespoon of rose water you can turn your jam into something exciting
A lovely savoury twist on the traditional scone, these pesto-laden scones would make a fine addition to any staid afternoon tea. We'd recommended eating them when they're warm and fresh out the oven. No cream or jam necessary.
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.
Sum up summer in a drink with this gorgeous bellini. This sparkling cocktail combines prosecco and peach: the sweet flavours of the stone fruit make for a light, refreshing, elegant tipple. Fresh peach is used in the purée, while the garnish is tinned peach.
An easy to make loaf cake boasting the comforting combination of bananas and honey, this banana loaf is a great way to use up overripe fruit and handy storecupboard ingredients. Pop into the kids' lunchbox or polish it off yourself as a mid-morning snack.
Heavenly choux pastry, dark chocolate and vanilla cream make a mouthwatering combination, even more so when you can take credit for making these chocolate eclairs yourself. Perfect for special birthday tea or when the kids have been really, really good.
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.
Enjoy a refreshing glass of fizz with friends and family
There's nothing like a little something sweet with a cup of tea. These mini bakewell tarts are made by filling shortcrust pastry bases with a dollop of raspberry jam followed by a sweet and nutty frangipane.
This traybake is a brilliant baking dish to try with the kids. Bursting with berries and with a hint of apple, these dinky delights are made with delicious creamy yogurt. Best enjoyed with a cup of tea.
Cooking from scratch doesn't have to be hard, easy to follow with great results!
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.
Is your fruit bowl bursting with overripe bananas? Why not make these muffins instead of the usual banana bread. With delicious oats and crunchy peanut butter, they make a scrumptious breakfast or brunch treat for the weekend.
This is the perfect impressive pud for those who think they can't make desserts. The biscuit base is topped with soft cheese and sweet raspberries for a real flavour sensation. It's quick to prepare – and even quicker to eat!
This classic lemon drizzle cake recipe is an all-time favourite and best enjoyed with a nice hot cup of tea
This fragrant almond tart is a classic British dessert and true family favourite. This traditional Bakewell tart recipe includes buttery homemade pastry with a thick layer of raspberry jam and a soft frangipane topping.
Light and fluffy Scotch pancakes (also known as drop scones) are the perfect teatime treat or an easy weekend breakfast – ready in just 20 minutes. Serve warm or cold, plain or topped with butter and jam.
This deliciously chocolaty cake is rich and indulgent. Enjoy a slice as an occasional treat.
These cute little dairy-free cupcakes are the perfect afternoon treat
Make the most of sweet, delicious apples with this classic dessert. Golden pastry and succulent fruit make this one of the greatest puddings around.
These mouthwatering apple scones are light yet hearty and the most flavourful of the bunch
The only thing better than fresh-from-the-oven banana bread? Fresh-from-the-oven chocolate chip banana bread! This recipe is a great way to use up ripe bananas and couldn't be easier to make.
Rich and indulgent, this really is the ultimate chocolate fudge cake recipe and perfect for all chocolate-lovers or a special occasion.