Mary Berry Recipes

These classic fruit scones are soft, light, and gently crumbly, with plump bursts of dried fruit in every bite. Made with buttermilk for tenderness and a subtle tang, they are wonderfully balanced and never heavy. This is an easy, reliable bake suitable for beginners, yet refined enough for afternoon tea, with a total time of …

Soft, fluffy, and gently golden, these classic drop scones are a much-loved British teatime treat. Lightly sweet with a tender crumb, they sit somewhere between a pancake and a scone, making them perfect for breakfast or an afternoon nibble. This is a simple, beginner-friendly recipe that comes together quickly with everyday ingredients. From start to …

These classic Mary Berry–style cheese scones are beautifully light, softly layered, and full of rich savoury flavour. Made with sharp Cheddar and buttermilk, they bake up with a golden crust and a tender, fluffy centre. This is an easy, dependable recipe that suits beginners and experienced bakers alike, taking just over 30 minutes from start …

These classic buttermilk scones are soft, tall, and beautifully tender with a lightly crisp top and a rich, buttery crumb. The buttermilk adds a gentle tang and helps create a delicate texture that is perfect for splitting and filling. This is a simple, reliable bake suitable for beginners, yet satisfying for experienced home bakers. From …

This gluten-free lemon drizzle cake is everything you want from a classic teatime bake. It is light yet moist, gently risen, and full of bright lemon flavour with a sharp, sticky drizzle that soaks beautifully into the sponge. The recipe is straightforward and forgiving, making it suitable for confident beginners and experienced bakers alike. From …

This classic lemon drizzle round cake is light, moist, and full of bright citrus flavour, just as you would expect from a Mary Berry style bake. The sponge is soft and buttery, soaked with sharp lemon syrup that keeps it tender for days. It is an easy, reliable recipe suitable for beginners, with simple ingredients …

This classic lemon drizzle cake baked in a loaf tin is everything a good homemade cake should be. It is soft and buttery with a fine, tender crumb, finished with a sharp lemon syrup that soaks into the sponge while it is still warm. The flavour is bright and fresh without being overpowering, and the …

This air fryer lemon drizzle cake is a wonderfully light and moist sponge with a bright, fresh lemon flavour and a crisp, sticky topping that soaks beautifully into the cake. It is simple enough for beginners, yet polished enough to serve with pride. Baking it in the air fryer makes it quicker and surprisingly even, …

These delightful mini Victoria sponges are a charming take on the classic British favourite. Light, soft, and perfectly balanced with sweet jam and freshly whipped cream, they offer the same traditional flavour in a smaller, elegant size. This is an easy, reliable bake that suits beginners and experienced home bakers alike. From start to finish, …

This dairy-free Victoria sponge is light, soft, and beautifully balanced, with tender vanilla sponge layers and a classic jam filling finished with dairy-free cream. It has the same gentle sweetness and airy crumb you expect from a traditional Victoria sponge, without any compromise on flavour or texture. The recipe is straightforward and ideal for confident …