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Give this lusciously frosted, classic Christmas cake pride of place on your table
This is a really fun (and tasty) way to use up Christmas cake or fruit cake, and it's a lovely one to make with the kids. Use marzipan and food colouring to make the suitably seasonal topping and serve popped on to wooden or plastic sticks.
Ginger and spice make these little Christmas biscuits very nice. To make, butter is rubbed into flour, sugar and spices, then the dough is kneaded and rolled out. They bake in under ten minutes and will keep in an airtight container for up to a week.
Full of festive flavour, cranberries add a zingy burst of flavour to sweet and savoury dishes
These crunchy, tasty biscotti will keep for up to four weeks if stored in an airtight container, so you can make them a month in advance of giving, all wrapped up in some nice paper and string.
Bundt cake recipes are the ultimate show-off dessert for sharing with friends and family.
The impressive gluten-free Christmas cake is elegant, delicious, and easy to prepare
This melted snowman cake is so adorable you almost won't want to eat him
This dairy and egg-free cake recipe is the perfect vegan chocolate cake recipe for an indulgent treat or for serving up for a special occasion.
These sweet little shortbread biscuits are such a simple bake - they're great for parties and double up as a foodie Christmas gift, too
A wonderfully sticky and sweet ginger and treacle cake - the ideal afternoon treat for autumn
A special chocolate biscuit recipe that Vivek Singh has spiked with a hint of Indian spices to bring out all the complex notes in the cocoa.
Sit back and relax with a slice of this spectacular s’mores layer cake, topped with crispy little meringues and a decadent drizzle of dark chocolate. Heaven!
This pretty low sugar cake recipe is perfect for any celebration or special occasion, using Stevia to replace the sugar. The fruity sponges are sandwiched with creamy citrus icing and a drizzle of tangy orange curd for a treat everyone can enjoy.
Kick off the festivities in style with this sparkly confetti cake that's quite literally exploding with chocolate stars and glittery gold sprinkles
Rich, chocolaty and gooey, this super quick chocolate fondant is a great Christmas dessert. Whip up the cake batter in 10 minutes, then freeze. These delicious puddings can be baked from frozen and don’t need to be defrosted.
For some fun Christmas baking with the kids, try this white chocolate snowball cookies recipe
Shaun Rankin's fun twist on the classic brownie will delight everyone. Cut up into chunky squares and enjoy in front of a film.
Get in the festive spirit with these DIY (decorate it yourself) biscuits! Transform ready-made gingerbread men into reindeer, then decorate with icing and glacé cherries for a red noses.
Everyone will love these gorgeous snowman cupcakes. Perfect for a party and a great festive centrepiece or edible gift, the un-iced cupcakes can even be made a week in advance.
Here's a fun baking activity to get you all feeling festive. Try your hand at these cute gingerbread reindeer faces, they make the perfect edible gift for family and friends, or you can hang them on your tree.
Put a smile on everyone's faces with these delicious Christmas tree cheesecake brownie bakes.
Slice into this beautiful Christmas dessert to discover the spongey, cream centre that's hidden beneath lashings of rich chocolate icing. The flaky chocolate bark topping makes this traditional yule log even more deliciously special
A twist on the classic tarte tatin, this pud is a real crowd pleaser – and will fill your kitchen with festive spice aromas before guests arrive – or serve to family and enjoy the leftovers! Using easy rough puff pastry and super-convenient tinned pears, this dessert is one to try.
Everyone loves a Christmassy biscuit and it would be hard to find a more fun, festive bake than these oh-so-cute Christmas trees. The biscuit is flavoured with delicate spices and vanilla and topped with icing, sweets and treats. Let the fun begin!
For an easy Christmas baking idea, try this spiced Christmas tree butter shortbread
Indulge your sweet tooth this Christmas with this brown butter, cranberry and macadamia blondies recipe
Treat the family to an indulgent Christmas brunch with this buttery chocolate orange brioche recipe
Get in the festive spirit and bake this striking upside-down cake. It uses seasonal clementines and warming cinnamon to create a wonderful sweet treat that is lovely with a cuppa or makes a great dessert served with a dollop of yogurt.
Gooey, oozy baked brie is a cheese lover’s dream - here paired with an impressive homemade bread. Serve up this easy baked brie recipe as part of a Boxing Day spread or for any special occasion