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Easy butterfly cakes

Easy cakes

Easy butterfly cakes

Light-as-air sponge is topped with vanilla buttercream in these almost-too-good-to-eat butterfly cakes. They're great to make with kids.

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Chocolate cupcakes

Dark chocolate

Chocolate cupcakes

These indulgent chocolate cupcakes use the all-in-one method so they're easy to make. Top with thick swirls of chocolate ganache.

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Raspberry and lemon sponge cake

Easy cakes

Raspberry and lemon sponge cake

Try this lemon version of a Victoria sponge, filled with raspberry jam and fresh cream – it's a scrumptious teatime or Mother's Day cake.

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Strawberry and rose victoria sponge sandwich

Classic cakes

Strawberry and rose victoria sponge sandwich

A twist on a classic, this special strawberry victoria sponge recipe uses decadent rose extract and petals to create a truly beautiful cake.

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The ultimate carrot cake

Carrot cakes

The ultimate carrot cake

Carrot cake with cream cheese icing is a classic afternoon tea treat. We've created the ultimate recipe using dark muscovado sugar and soured cream.

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Apple and banana loaf

Banana bread

Apple and banana loaf

This sweet and sticky apple and banana loaf recipe proves you CAN eat cake for breakfast. Serve with Greek yoghurt for a simple brunch.

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Classic carrot cake

Carrot cakes

Classic carrot cake

This classic carrot cake is beautifully spiced with green cardamom pods, cinnamon and allspice, then topped with cream cheese frosting

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Sticky ginger and almond cake

Classic cakes

Sticky ginger and almond cake

Gill Meller's sweet, spiced ginger cake is made with honey, molasses and almonds and tastes better as it sits in the tin. Make a day ahead.

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Carrot cake

Vegetable cakes

Carrot cake

Nothing beats a classic carrot cake recipe made with carrots, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg and a dreamy cream cheese icing.

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Coffee butterfly cakes with whisky

Classic cakes

Coffee butterfly cakes with whisky

Forget coffee with your cake, have it in your cake. Coffee-infused butterfly cakes, topped with whisky icing, are sure to make for a merry afternoon treat.

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Coconut and lime angel cake

Easy cakes

Coconut and lime angel cake

Coconut and lime represent the flavours of summer in this easy baking recipe. Angel cake is a light and airy butterless sponge.

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Passion cake

Naked cakes

Passion cake

Pineapple, coconut and vanilla provide dreamy tropical flavours in this naked carrot cake recipe – it will be the hero of any afternoon tea.

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Pomegranate cake

Classic cakes

Pomegranate cake

Adding pomegranate molasses to this cake lends a sweet-sharp flavour which pairs beautifully with the orange blossom and mascarpone topping.

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Coffee and walnut cake

Easy cakes

Coffee and walnut cake

You can't go wrong with a classic coffee and walnut cake. Our easy coffee sponge perfect for afternoon tea or as a birthday cake.

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James Martin’s classic lemon drizzle cake

Loaf cakes

James Martin’s classic lemon drizzle cake

James Martin's easy lemon drizzle cake recipe is perfect for afternoon tea with a proper cup of tea, or to surprise your mum on Mother's Day.

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Chunky apple, raisin, walnut and cider cake

Classic cakes

Chunky apple, raisin, walnut and cider cake

Debbie Major's chunky apple cake recipe is full of spiced flavours and surprising textures, perfect for an autumn afternoon.

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