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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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With hidden fruit and veg to boot, these breakfast cookies also double up as a mid-morning snack – the kids will love them!
Make-ahead breakfast cookies
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Vegans don't have to miss out on homemade cookies - make this vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe. Made using dairy-free spread, soy milk and vegan chocolate, these golden cookies are studded with melting pools of chocolate for a treat everyone can enjoy.
Vegan chocolate chip cookies
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This easy Madeira cake recipe is a traditional basic bake, all made in one bowl and just lightly flavoured with lemon and ground almonds. Slice for a simple afternoon treat, serve with créme fraîche and berries for an elegant dessert or use in a trifle.
Madeira loaf cake
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Afternoon tea isn't complete without scones. Bake our classic fruit scones recipe for light, fluffy scones studded with plenty of sultanas and mixed fruit before making the big decision - will you add jam first or cream first?
Fruit scones
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Bake a batch of this fluffy chocolate muffins recipe, studded with melting chunks of dark chocolate, for a crowd-pleasing bake - pack up for picnics or save for an afternoon treat.
Chocolate muffins
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This simple chocolate loaf cake recipe is the perfect easy baking recipe for new bakers. Rich and fluffy chocolate cake is studded with melting chunks of dark chocolate and all made in just one bowl for cake ready in an hour!
Chocolate loaf cake
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Bake this classic lemon loaf cake recipe for a simple afternoon treat. This easy bake has a triple lemon hit - a light and fluffy lemon sponge, tangy lemon syrup to keep the cake super tender and then a finishing drizzle of lemon glacé icing.
Lemon loaf cake
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These mini savoury muffins, packed with creamy goat's cheese, silky baby spinach and fragrant chives, are perfect for packing into your lunch box or enjoying as an afternoon treat
Goat's cheese, spinach and herb mini muffins
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Fiery ginger nut biscuits are a staple of the biscuit tin and are super-easy to bake at home yourself – you could even get the kids involved for a fun half-term baking project. These simple biscuits are crisp on the outside and slightly chewy in the middle
Ginger nut biscuits
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For a great summer dessert, look no further than this mini galette recipe made with juicy cherries, white chocolate and pistachios
Cherry and thyme galettes
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These strawberry blondies are the ultimate summer holiday baking project to indulge a sweet tooth. Rich, fudgy white chocolate blondies are topped with juicy sliced strawberries for a crowd-pleasing bake – slice into squares and pack up for picnics.
Strawberry blondies
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These zesty chocolate orange cupcakes, topped with a swirl of buttercream and glossy chocolate curl, are the perfect bake for an afternoon treat or special occasion. Making your own chocolate curls is sure to impress and an easy decoration to try at home.
Chocolate orange cupcakes
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Rich, nutty, with a crisp outside and fudgy milk chocolate ganache topping, these peanut butter and chocolate cookies are a must-bake for chocolate-lovers. The easy thumbprint indents are fun to make and you can even make the cookies ahead.
Peanut butter and chocolate thumbprint cookies
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With a unique floral twist, this creamy custard tart is beautifully decorated with pretty pink apple roses and is a brilliant baking idea for Mother's Day
Apple 'rose' custard tart
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Add a floral twist to easy lemon shortbread biscuits with delicate elderflower cordial
Lemon and elderflower shortbread sandwiches
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Chocolate cake
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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
Easy 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
Simple lasagne
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Comfort food doesn't get much more classic than this Italian favourite, featuring layers of rich beef mince and a creamy sauce.
  • Serves 6
  • 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook
  • 739 calories
Strawberry cheesecake tarts
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Need something sweet but don’t want to cook? These strawberry cheesecake tarts are the answer. With a crumbly ginger biscuit base, Greek yogurt and soft cheese filling with strawberries and jam on top, these fruity treats are pure indulgence.
  • Serves 4
  • 20mins to prepare, 5mins to cook and 25mins to cool
  • 563 calories
Easy homemade beef burger
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The classic burger is an all time BBQ favourite! This super easy recipe gives you delicious burger patties, packed with onions, herbs and seasoning for extra flavour and juiciness, that are perfect for topping with cheese, lettuce and tomato
  • Serves 4
  • 37 mins
  • 472 calories
Classic Christmas cake
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Get into the festive spirit by baking a show-stopping classic Christmas cake.
  • Serves 20
  • 300 mins
  • 406 calories
Carrot cake with walnuts
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Whatever the occasion, this carrot cake is sure to impress. With warming cinnamon, crunchy walnuts and velvety cream cheese frosting, it's a real winner.
  • Serves 10
  • 115 mins
  • 736 calories
Chocolate pancakes
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Swap plain pancakes for these rich chocolatey pancakes for an indulgent brunch. Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream or yoghurt for a morning treat.
  • Serves 4
  • 10 mins to prepare, 30 mins to rest and 15 mins to cook
  • 296 calories
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