Classic cake recipes
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Crumble recipes
Happy marriage cake
A traditional Icelandic recipe that uses tart rhubarb jam, muscovado and oats in this cake come crumble recipe.
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Bundt cake recipes
Lemon drizzle bundt cake
Rather than a loaf, this lemon drizzle comes in the form of a bundt. It’s packed with refreshing lemon flavour...
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Upside-down cake recipes
Pineapple upside-down cake
Serve this comforting retro pineapple upside-down cake recipe for afternoon tea – or nostalgic dinner party. Or, see our sticky...
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Chocolate orange recipes
Chocolate orange tea loaf
This chocolate orange tea loaf is inspired by the jaffa cake – it captures that wonderful mix of marmalade, dark...
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Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes
Chocolate and coffee swiss roll
This chocolate and coffee swiss roll recipe has been updated with a coffee kick tucked in the cream filling. If...
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Afternoon tea recipes
Lemon and pistachio battenberg
This battenberg cake recipe swaps traditional pink and white squares for lemon and pistachio flavoured green and yellow squares. Make...
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Classic cake recipes
Spiced honey cake
Bake this moist gingerbread-like cake recipe. It keeps well for a day or two (although you probably won’t be able...
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Mother's Day recipes
Orange and almond Victoria sponge cake
Try serving our orange and almond twist on the traditional Victoria sponge cake at your next afternoon tea or as...
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Loaf cake recipes
Date and ginger cake with caramel glaze
This indulgent date and ginger loaf cake is topped with a rich, glossy golden caramel glaze. Serve a slice with...
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Christmas baking recipes
Sticky apple and gingerbread pecan loaf cake
Warming spices of cinnamon and ginger pair perfectly with apples in this easy loaf recipe.
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Classic cake recipes
Classic Victoria sponge recipe
This classic Victoria sponge cake recipe can form the basis of many birthday cakes and is a quintessential part of...
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Chocolate cake recipes
Simple chocolate cake
This is a really easy chocolate cake recipe. Once you’ve made the cake itself, you can dress it up any...
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Classic cake recipes
Classic sponge cake
Use our classic sponge cake recipe as the base of any celebration cake! While berries are perfect for filling sponge...
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Classic cake recipes
Coffee cake with tiramisu cream
A decadent coffee cake recipe is strictly for the grown-ups and is perfect for a lazy afternoon with friends and...
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September seasonal recipes
Dorset apple cake
A regional apple cake recipe deserving of global pleasure. This cake is made with fresh bramley apples, lemon juice and...
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Loaf cake recipes
Cherry and almond loaf
This delectable cherry and almond loaf cake is an old-school afternoon treat that’s just begging to be enjoyed with a...
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