Easy baking recipes

Whether you're a baking novice that's keen to hone your skills or a star baker looking for a hassle-free treat, our inspiring collection of easy baking recipes are simple to make, delicious to eat and guaranteed to wow your guests.

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Goat's cheese, spinach and herb mini muffins

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Ginger nut biscuits

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Cherry and thyme galettes

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Strawberry blondies

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Chocolate orange cupcakes

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Peanut butter and chocolate thumbprint cookies

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Apple 'rose' custard tart

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Lemon and elderflower shortbread sandwiches

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Apple crumble

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Make the most of your cooking apples and bake them up into a delicious crumble. A classically comforting British bake, it features juicy Bramleys and an oaty topping

Serves 4
60 mins
335 calories

Flapjacks

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These classic chewy flapjacks are studded with crunchy seeds, juicy apricots and sultanas – perfect for snacking on-the-go or for an after-school treat.

Serves Makes 16
30 mins
165 calories

Victoria sponge cake

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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

Serves 8
45 mins
443 calories

Strawberry cheesecake tarts

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Season's best strawberry cheesecake tarts

Serves 4
20mins to prepare, 5mins to cook and 25mins to cool
563 calories

Chocolate orange soufflé

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soufflés have a reputation for being tricky but it needn't be so with this easy to follow and delicious recipe

Serves 8
10mins to prepare and 30mins to cook
298 calories

Chocolate cake

990

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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

Serves 8
45 mins
565 calories

Chocolate cupcakes

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These decadent chocolate cupcakes are the perfect easy bake for a chocolate-lover. With a towering swirl of chocolate buttercream on top of fluffy chocolate sponge, they are the perfect treat for a party, bake sale, or just to have with a cup of tea.

Serves 12
20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook, plus 1 hour cooling
340 calories