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Find easy cake recipes and layers of inspiration, from rich chocolate cakes to a classic lemon drizzle our cake recipes are tried and tested to hit the sweet spot. See more baking.
This easy fairy cake recipe is lovely for afternoon tea at home or birthday parties. Fluffy vanilla sponge, creamy icing and sweet strawberry jam are a classic combination, and the butterfly decoration is simple to do but oh-so-pretty. Find out how to make fairy cakes with our step-by-step recipe and how-to videos.
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
Bring a bit of tropical sunshine into your home with this delicious pineapple cake recipe
Rich and indulgent, this really is the ultimate chocolate fudge cake recipe and perfect for all chocolate-lovers or a special occasion.
This fruity almond cake is a real crowd-pleaser, ideal for summer parties, BBQs and picnics. No need to make croissants either – just grab a couple from the freezer! Finish with a scattering of flaked almonds and a dusting of icing sugar for a really impressive yet easy dessert.
Upside-down cakes look pretty and taste amazing, with the upside-down baking method creating a moist and moreish texture. This sweet orange and fragrant fennel recipe is made with a handful of ingredients, yet looks so special. Serve warm with crème fraîche for dessert or cool completely for a teatime treat.
Treat Dad to a rich chocolate Father's Day cake that's sure to impress! Follow the steps to bake and decorate, then add your own special message in icing. This cake recipe is a super showstopper for any special occasion and totally worth the effort!
These gooey and crunchy marshmallow rice crispy cakes won’t just get the kids excited! With a milk chocolate topping, these moreish bites make a delicious after-dinner nibble or afternoon tea treat. Made with just four ingredients, our no-bake recipe is perfect for all the family.
Looking for lunch ideas for a 7 month old? These tasty mini fish cakes are ideal for little eaters, suitable from 7+ months weaning stage*. Made with just 5 ingredients in just over half an hour, they're quick and easy too. You can serve them as mash, if you prefer.
Looking for comfort food ready in 30 minutes? This toad-in-the-hole is super easy and baked entirely in the air-fryer! Serve with your favourite green veg and plenty of gravy.
This deliciously chocolaty cake is rich and indulgent. Enjoy a slice as an occasional treat.
Blood oranges, also known as Jaffa Reds have a unique raspberry-like taste, and they're perfect in this show-stopping bake
This dense, decadent showstopper is a magical mash-up of two favourites – sticky toffee pudding and classic carrot cake. Everyone can have a go making this, no delicate piping required and you can even bake and assemble it ahead of time. Serve for Easter lunch, Sunday roast or birthday parties… This is one carrot cake recipe you'll be making again!
A 'sheet cake' is a type of cake that's made in a baking tray. This citrusy version is topped with swirls of lemon curd and crumbled meringue for a twist on classic lemon meringue pie. It even has an indulgent white chocolate buttercream spread on top, which perfectly complements the bitterness from the lemon.
Simple yet stunning, these pretty little classic cakes are a sensation every time
These delicate pastel-coloured iced buns will make a gorgeous addition to an afternoon tea spread. Serve with a cup of your mum's favourite tea and savoury sandwiches or nibbles
These taste truly delicious and they’re a great way of showing children from 10 and 11 upwards how to use a vegetable to create a mouthwatering cake!
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 smoothie is a great breakfast booster. Inspired by the flavours of carrot cake, our feel-good drink is a great way to start the day.
Channel all of the autumnal flavours of a classic apple crumble with this fruity crumble cake recipe. Made with juicy Gala apples, tangy blackberries and a pinch of cinnamon, it's a great lunchbox treat or afternoon pick-me-up
Tangy raspberries and sweet almonds are one of the great taste duos.
Food writer Dina Begum's Eid celebration date cake is a real showstopper! 'The Eid that follows Ramadan marks the end of fasting', explains Dina. 'We break our fast using dates – so dates are a key ingredient here. My recipe is based on sticky toffee pudding, which I love'.
We've added three types of ginger to a classic lemon drizzle cake and the result is warm, spicy and zingy – everything you'd expect from this fab flavour combination. Serve at teatime or for dessert with a dollop of crème fraîche. Either way, this ginger cake will go down a treat!
Transform your favourite cake into a healthy snack. Made with peanut butter and bananas, these carrot cake bars are a great on-the-go nibble.
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!
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.
Cake in a cup! This super speedy dessert recipe is ready in under 5 mins and requires minimal effort for maximum flavour
These quick and simple mug cakes are made all the more special by sweet and fragrant Conference pears
Chocolate mug cakes are given a spooky twist in this quick and easy Halloween recipe
The perfect afternoon treat for Mother's Day, this rich chocolate mug cake recipe takes no time at all to make and is an ideal last-minute sweet treat
These asian pork cakes are made from sausage meat and a host of fragrant ingredients including garlic, lime, coriander and ginger. Served on rice noodles dressed with lime and fish sauce, this dish is gloriously refreshing yet satisfying.
This creamy, vanilla dessert really is magic. Made with a single cake mixture, the cake splits into 3 delicious layers as it cooks, giving you a beautiful dessert with different textures.
Deliciously simple and perfectly nostalgic, this school dinner classic will please the whole family with its flavours reminiscent of simpler times