Classic cake recipes

Classic cake recipes

Classic cake recipes

Spring has sprung and the village fete is just around the corner. Beat the competition and top the cake charts with these classic British cake recipes.

Spring baking

Spring baking

Spring baking

Spring is the perfect time to throw open the kitchen window and let the scent of beautiful baking waft out. We have put together some tasty and tangy spring recipes that will fill your afternoon tea with sunshine. 

Beautiful biscuits

Beautiful biscuits

Biscuits

When we asked our online readers what they'd like to see more of the answer was more cake and biscuit recipes. Well, foodies, your wish is our command – here are some of our favourite sweet and savoury snacks.

Baking recipes

Baking recipes

Baking recipes and tips

Don your pinny and get baking. Everybody's doing it. We have a plethora of advice, cake and bread recipes and baking classes for those of you wanting to hone your skills.

Cupcake recipes

Cupcake recipes

Cupcake recipes

Pretty as a picture and the hottest thing at the bakery. Grown ups and kids alike will love these baking beauties

  1. Cupcake directory
  2. Black bottom cupcakes

Choux

Choux

How to make choux pastry

If you’re afraid of making choux pastry – the classic buns used for profiteroles and éclairs – don't be; it's simple.

Swiss rolls

Swiss rolls

How to make a swiss roll

Swiss roll is an ingenious cake: it has the ‘ah’ factor yet it’s simply a light-as-air sponge rolled up with jam. Less is more here, and it requires just four everyday ingredients – caster sugar, plain flour, eggs and jam.

Pastries

Pastries

How to make Danish pastries

Follow our step-by-step guide to mastering the art of how to make Danish pastries – they’re well worth the effort. As you bite into the warm, butter-rich dough, crisp with almonds or melting with vanilla custard, you’ll thank us.

Classes

Classes

Baking classes

From the cupcake craze to a summer scone, we're going back to baking. Rise to the occasion by taking part in one of these classes around the UK.

Kids

Kids

Kids' cookery classes

Grappling with bored kids? Want to find them something to do that's fun and instructive. We bet you do, so we've compiled kids' cookery classes from around the UK for your young 'uns to enjoy (and so you can enjoy some peace).

Carrot cake

Carrot cake

How to make carrot cake

The delicious. food team went through a rigorous process of in-depth testing in our kitchens to create a carrot cake recipe that’s nigh-on perfection. And here it is – the recipe and a step-by-step guide.

Bakeware

Bakeware

13 essential bakeware items

If there’s one trend that’s captured the nation’s imagination recently, it’s baking. Here’s our baking guide to the right kit for novices and keen cooks alike.

Bread

Bread

How to make bread

Nothing beats homemade bread, and it’s a lot easier to make than you might think. Master the basic white loaf, then try the easy flavoured breads. Before you know it, you'll be giving Delia a run for her money!

Allergy-friendly pastry

Allergy-friendly pastry

Gluten-free and nut-free shortcrust pastry

Good pastry can be tricky for food allergy and intolerance sufferers – but this recipe by Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne offers a simple solution.

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