Best British Baking Recipes
This Mary Berry Chocolate Orange Cake is a beautifully balanced bake with a soft, moist sponge and a rich chocolate flavour lifted by fresh orange. It is an easy, reliable recipe that feels special without being complicated, making it ideal for birthdays, family gatherings, or a relaxed weekend treat. The texture is light yet indulgent, …
This classic all-in-one chocolate cake is one of those recipes you turn to again and again. It has a soft, even crumb, a rich chocolate flavour without being heavy, and a light cocoa sponge that stays moist for days. The method is wonderfully straightforward, making it ideal for beginners, yet reliable enough for confident bakers. …
This classic Mary Berry chocolate sponge cake is light, soft, and beautifully chocolatey without being heavy. The sponge has a tender crumb, a gentle cocoa richness, and pairs perfectly with a simple chocolate filling or buttercream. It is an easy, reliable bake suitable for beginners and confident home bakers alike. From start to finish, it …
This Mary Berry chocolate birthday cake is a timeless celebration cake with a soft, moist sponge and a rich chocolate flavour that feels special without being heavy. The texture is light yet indulgent, perfect for layering with a smooth chocolate buttercream and finishing simply or extravagantly for a party. It is an easy to moderate …
This Mary Berry Chocolate Fudge Cake is a rich, indulgent classic with a soft, moist sponge and a smooth, deeply chocolatey fudge icing. The texture is tender yet sturdy enough to layer, while the flavour is full and comforting without being overly sweet. It is a straightforward bake suitable for confident beginners and experienced home …
This classic Mary Berry toad in the hole is everything a comforting British supper should be. Juicy sausages sit in a light, well risen Yorkshire pudding batter with crisp edges and a soft, custardy centre. It is a simple, hearty dish that suits confident beginners and experienced cooks alike, taking just over an hour from …
Light, crisp around the edges and beautifully soft in the centre, this classic Yorkshire pudding recipe is everything you want alongside a traditional roast. The batter is simple, the method is straightforward, and the results are wonderfully reliable. It is an easy recipe that suits beginners and confident cooks alike, with a total time of …
This classic Mary Berry Yorkshire pudding recipe delivers beautifully risen puddings with crisp edges and soft, airy centres. Made with a simple batter and baked in hot fat, the flavour is rich yet neutral, perfect for soaking up gravy. The recipe is straightforward and beginner friendly, relying on good timing rather than complicated techniques. From …
This Mary Berry–inspired 2-egg Yorkshire pudding recipe is simple, reliable, and beautifully light. The batter bakes into golden, crisp-edged puddings with soft, airy centres that are perfect for soaking up gravy. It is an easy recipe suitable for beginners, using just a handful of pantry staples. From start to finish, it takes about 35 minutes, …
These raspberry and white chocolate scones are tender, lightly crumbed, and studded with pockets of melting chocolate and juicy fruit. They have a gentle sweetness balanced by the freshness of raspberries, making them perfect for afternoon tea or a relaxed weekend bake. This is an easy, forgiving recipe suitable for beginners, with a total time …