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Strawberry cupcakes

Treat family and friends to these beautiful strawberry cupcakes. They're made with fresh strawberry pieces in the sponge, and a vibrant pink buttercream icing

Author: Liberty Mendez

Vegan lemon cake

Try baking a vegan version of lemon cake. Light and zingy, it also works well if you replace the flour and baking powder with gluten-free alternatives

Author: Katie Siddons

Buttered rum Christmas cake

Mix dried fruit, nuts, cranberries and maple syrup on Stir-up Sunday for this crowd-pleasing Christmas cake that improves as it keeps

Author: Jane Hornby

Easy vanilla cupcakes

Rustle up a batch of vanilla cupcakes with pretty butter icing for a family picnic or weekend treat. Decorate them with fruit or sprinkles, if you like

Author: Lulu Grimes

Vegan scones

Enjoy our vegan version of scones, which uses soy milk and vegan vegetable spread to replace the dairy. Serve with vegan cream and your favourite jam

Author: Liberty Mendez

Orange & apricot loaf cake

A classic fruit sponge cake with apricots and citrus shared by reader Ann Turner - it's perfect with a cup of tea

Author: Good Food team

Last minute Christmas loaf cake

Unexpected guests and no Christmas cake to serve? This last-minute loaf tastes as if it had been made in November. Decorate with a snow shower of icing sugar

Author: Tom Kerridge

Raspberry bakewell slice

Get ahead this weekend and make this indulgent, freezable treat, perfect for pud or with a cup of tea

Author: Good Food team

Bourbon biscuits

Add some colour to classic bourbon biscuits using pink food colouring. Kids will love piping the filling - and eating them afterwards of course!

Author: Lulu Grimes

Lemon & ginger shortbread

This zesty teatime shortbread from BBC Good Food reader Jo Foster has a beautiful crumbly texture, plus zingy lemon and warming ginger flavour

Author: Good Food team

Apricot, almond & polenta cake

Pair almonds and apricots in this moreish cake. Made with polenta, the cake has a lovely moist texture and a fruity tang. Enjoy with crème fraîche

Author: Diana Henry

Best ever chocolate brownies recipe

A foolproof brownie recipe for a squidgy chocolate bake. Watch our recipe video to help you get a perfect traybake every time.

Author: Orlando Murrin

Cheat's Manchester tart

Save time by using ready-made pastry and custard powder for this easy Manchester tart - it still has all the lovely flavours of this classic northern dessert

Author: Richard Ashton

Rainbow cupcakes

Make someone smile with these cheery rainbow cupcakes. The striped sponge and buttercream sprinkle topping are sure to brighten anyone's day

Author: Liberty Mendez

Duck egg sponge cake

Duck eggs make this sponge extra light and fluffy - cover in a rich buttercream for a showstopping Easter bake or stunning birthday cake

Author: Miriam Nice

Moroccan orange & cardamom cake

Replace sugar with xylitol and swap butter and oil for a puréed whole orange in this light and zesty cake, with ground almonds and polenta

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Wedding cake rich dark chocolate cake

This recipe makes the bottom layer of our three tier wedding cake or a simple delicious chocolate cake, perfect with a touch of cream

Author: Jane Hornby

Vegan brownies

Try these soft, squidgy brownies, without the dairy or eggs. They're perfect for vegans and people following a dairy-free diet and taste utterly divine.

Author: Cassie Best

Malted chocolate drip cake

This layered drip cake is smothered in cream cheese icing and drizzled with a dark chocolate ganache - a stunning centrepiece for a big occasion

Author: Cassie Best

Vegan cupcakes

Make vegan cupcakes with buttercream topping using dairy-free and egg-free ingredients. They make the perfect treat for afternoon tea or a mid-morning snack

Author: Anna Glover

Orange olive oil cake

Add some citrussy zing to your baking with this orange olive oil cake, topped with a rosemary and cardamom drizzle. It's gluten-free and super delicious

Author: Rosie Birkett

Christmas stollen with almonds & marzipan

Nothing says Christmas like stollen with marzipan. It's a cinch to make, although it does take some time - think of it as a weekend project with the kids

Author: Claire Thomson

Peach puff pastry tart with almonds

Top puff-pastry with sliced peaches to make this rustic, simple Spanish-style fruit tart - an easy yet attractive dinner party dessert

Author: Lizzie Harris

White chocolate cheesecake

Make a simple, creamy dessert for a dinner party with very little effort. Pairing this white chocolate cheesecake with fresh fruit offsets the richness

Author: Member recipe by gingerella

Bakewell tart

Who doesn't love a bakewell tart packed with raspberries and almonds? Serve the classic English dessert with a dollop of cream or warm custard

Author: Esther Clark

Sticky toffee banana bread

Use up overripe bananas to make this sticky toffee banana loaf. It's even more indulgent with the toffee sauce and nut brittle

Author: Anna Glover

Gingerbread people

Make decorating these adorable gingerbread people even easier (and less messy!) with tubes of shop-bought icing and sweets. Get the kids involved too

Author: Miriam Nice

Swiss roll

The ultimate nostalgic treat, make your own Swiss roll sponge with fruity strawberry jam filling. This easy dessert is great for entertaining and birthday parties.

Author: Member recipe by themaster

Mocha & hazelnut cake

Combine the holy trinity of chocolate, coffee and hazelnut for a blissfully indulgent cake. It makes the perfect centrepiece dessert at a family dinner

Author: Diana Henry

Pear, hazelnut & chocolate cake

Moist, fruity pear, hazelnut and chocolate cake - try it warm with cream as a teatime treat

Author: Mary Cadogan

Upside down peach sponge

A moist, fruity cake which is perfect for an afternoon tea with friends

Author: Sarah Cook

Blackberry & lemon fool

Create this delicious pudding in just 10 minutes, then pop it in the fridge. Serve in glasses and garnish with fresh blackberries for an elegant summer dessert

Author: Cassie Best

Custard tart with nutmeg pastry

There's something so honest about a custard tart, simply topped with a grating of nutmeg

Author: Good Food team

Lemon drizzle sponge pudding

Transform a classic lemon drizzle cake into a self-saucing pud for a cheap, comforting dessert. Serve with cream or custard

Author: Anna Glover

Chocolate chip muffins

Make these easy chocolate chip muffins with kids over the weekend or school holidays. They take just 15 minutes prep and are a guaranteed family favourite

Author: Lulu Grimes

Chocolate chunk pecan cookies

You can't beat American-style cookies with big chunks of chocolate and nuts. The perfect grown-up biscuit

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Black Forest brownies

These easy-to-make, fudgy brownies, complete with retro decoration, marry a much-loved flavour pairing of cherry and chocolate

Author: Nadiya Hussain

Apple & almond cake

This gluten-free apple cake swaps flour, refined sugar and butter for ground almonds, agave syrup and olive oil - and it's gorgeous

Author: Emma Freud

Almond topped mince pies

These festive favourites are encased in a rich, sweet shortcrust pastry and finished off with a frangipane topping that livens up every bite

Author: Jane Hornby

Cherry crumble cake

Make the most of juicy cherries in this cake, enriched with almonds and soured cream, and finished with a crumble topping. It's delicious with custard

Author: Esther Clark

Peanut butter & chocolate cake

The sweet and salty combo of peanut butter and chocolate make this cake irresistible - decorate with pretzels for added crunch

Author: Edd Kimber

Custard tarts

Try making our delicate custard tarts for an irresistible dessert. They take just 10 minutes to prep and are delicious with a grating of nutmeg

Author: Elena Silcock

Cookies & cream party cake

Stack up our best ever chocolate sponges and smother in an Oreo biscuit icing to make this towering celebration cake

Author: Cassie Best

Snowy chocolate crackle biscuits

Roll balls of dough in icing sugar to give these chocolate biscuits their 'crackle' effect. They make perfect presents for kids to make at Christmas time

Author: Lulu Grimes

Creamy rhubarb tarts

Puff pastry makes these rhubarb tarts mouthwateringly delicate. Use your favourite fruit of the season

Author: Barney Desmazery

Coconut custard tart with roasted pineapple

This custard tart has a tropical twist with sunny Caribbean flavours. Bake it for your next dinner party and we guarantee your guests will go back for a second helping!

Author: Cassie Best

Layered lime cheesecake

Make this stunning layered, citrussy dessert ahead of time if you're entertaining. It's a crowd-pleaser that's part key lime pie, part cheesecake, part trifle

Author: Barney Desmazery

Summer fruit & mascarpone tart

Think of this summer fruit tart with whipped mascarpone as an oversized millefeuille. It's very easy to make, but impressive enough for a special gathering

Author: Good Food team

Ultimate traditional Victoria sponge

Take the classic Victoria sponge cake to a whole new level by using crème diplomat in place of standard whipped cream, and sweet macerated berries

Author: Liberty Mendez

Red velvet cookies

Turn the popular cake into chewy cookies, complete with cream cheese icing. Box them up to give as a gift, or make a batch of dough to keep in the freezer

Author: Anna Glover