Cake

This apple and almond cake is a beautifully moist, lightly textured bake with a gentle nutty flavour and soft pieces of apple throughout. It is simple enough for a relaxed afternoon bake, yet elegant enough to serve to guests with tea or dessert. The ground almonds keep the sponge tender, while the apples add freshness …

This classic Dorset apple cake is a gently spiced, fruit-filled bake with a soft crumb and a golden, lightly crisp top. The flavour is buttery and warm, with tender apples running through every slice. It is an easy, dependable cake that suits confident beginners and experienced bakers alike. From start to finish, it takes about …

This Mary Berry apple and cinnamon cake is a comforting, homely bake with a soft, moist crumb and gentle warming spice. Studded with tender apples and scented with cinnamon, it is simple enough for beginners yet rewarding enough for experienced home bakers. The cake is lightly sweet, beautifully balanced, and perfect with a cup of …

This comforting chicken and leek casserole is a true British classic, gently cooked until the chicken is tender and the sauce is rich and creamy. It has a soft, velvety texture with delicate savoury flavours that feel both homely and elegant. The recipe is straightforward and ideal for confident beginners or relaxed weekend cooking. From …

This classic sticky toffee pudding is soft, deeply comforting, and soaked in a rich toffee sauce that seeps into every bite. Made with chopped dates and finished with a glossy caramel-style sauce, it has a light sponge texture with a wonderfully sticky finish. It is a straightforward bake, ideal for confident beginners and experienced home …

This Mary Berry Dauphinoise Potatoes recipe is a classic French-inspired side dish made the simple, comforting way Mary does best. Thinly sliced potatoes are baked slowly in cream and garlic until meltingly tender, with a lightly golden top and rich, silky texture. It is straightforward to prepare, perfect for confident beginners, and ideal for Sunday …

These individual dauphinoise potatoes are creamy, comforting, and beautifully elegant, perfect for a dinner party or a special Sunday lunch. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with garlic-infused cream and baked until meltingly tender with a golden top. This is a simple but impressive dish that feels luxurious without being difficult. Allow around 15 minutes of …

This sugar-free carrot cake is a beautifully moist, gently spiced bake that proves you do not need refined sugar for flavour. Sweetened naturally and packed with grated carrots, it has a soft crumb and a comforting warmth from cinnamon. It is an easy, reliable recipe suitable for confident beginners and experienced bakers alike. From start …

This carrot cake with pineapple is a wonderfully moist, gently spiced bake with a soft crumb and natural sweetness. The crushed pineapple keeps the cake light and juicy, while the cream cheese topping adds a smooth, lightly tangy finish. It is an easy, reliable recipe suitable for confident beginners and experienced home bakers alike. From …

This carrot and banana cake is a wonderfully moist, lightly spiced bake that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the gentle earthiness of carrots. Soft, tender, and comforting, it is finished with a creamy topping that balances the natural sweetness perfectly. The recipe is straightforward and ideal for confident beginners and experienced bakers alike. …