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See new summer cake recipes and ideas, from lemon drizzle to Victoria sponge. Find more baking and summer ideas.
Inspired by a classic Eton mess, this elegant layered sponge cake is filled with all our favourite ingredients, from macerated strawberries and raspberries to whipped cream and crunchy meringue.
Named after Queen Victoria, this quintessentially British bake is simplicity at its best; sweet strawberry jam and pillowy soft cream, sandwiched between two light sponge cakes and a dusting of icing sugar
This watermelon ‘cake’ – with cream, mixed berries, flaked almonds and coconut – makes for a refreshing yet indulgent treat.
Make the most of sweet flat 'Doughnut' peaches in this summery upside-down cake recipe with tangy raspberry coulis.
Nudity isn't awfully Victorian but this jaw-dropping rustic naked Victoria sponge layer cake was made to break the rules. Stacked with five tiers of delicious sponge and scattered with fresh strawberries and raspberries, it's a recipe that'll always impress.
This classic lemon drizzle cake recipe is an all-time favourite and best enjoyed with a nice hot cup of tea
Wow your friends and family with this seriously impressive dessert.
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.
Sometimes a big and beautiful bake is in order. This four-layer sponge cake is filled with gorgeous jam and fresh fruit, but it's the mascapone and Grand Marnier icing that will have you reaching for a second slice.
If you're looking for something a little more elaborate than strawberries and cream, this strawberry cake recipe is flipped and studded with sticky caramelised strawberries and orange. An orange and vanilla syrup is poured over the top after baking for a tantalisingly moist and fruity sponge.
Supersize your scones into this giant scone cake recipe for the ultimate afternoon tea. Using ready-made scone mix means this showstopper bake is ready in no time, waiting to be filled with soft whipped cream and fresh strawberries for an easy bake.
Make a cake fit for a queen! This chocolate biscuit crown cake is an absolute show-stopper
With pineapple, golden syrup and a pinch of cinnamon, this beautiful cake can be created with just a little time and effort
These crumbly cake bars are the perfect sweet treat to pack away on a picnic
Treat yourself with this summer-perfect dish of fresh fruit and frothy meringue.
As Italian-inspired desserts go, this orange and almond polenta cake is definitely one of our favourites
Enjoy the flavours of a British classic dessert with this summery ice cream cake.
This delicious dish can be made on the barbecue in less than 10 minutes and combines classic teatime Madeira cake with exotic apricots to make a summer dessert packed with smoky, fruity flavours
A lovely and light cake filled with ice cream and topped with fresh strawberries