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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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Goat's cheese, spinach and herb mini muffins
Goat's cheese, spinach and herb mini muffins
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Ginger nut biscuits
Ginger nut biscuits
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Cherry and thyme galettes
Cherry and thyme galettes
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Strawberry blondies
Strawberry blondies
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Chocolate orange cupcakes
Chocolate orange cupcakes
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Peanut butter and chocolate thumbprint cookies
Peanut butter and chocolate thumbprint cookies
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Apple 'rose' custard tart
Apple 'rose' custard tart
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Lemon and elderflower shortbread sandwiches
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 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
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 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
Vegan Victoria sponge
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Treat yourself to a slice with this vegan Victoria sponge recipe
  • Serves 12
  • 65 mins
  • 433 calories
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