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Orange & caramel custard tart

This indulgent looking tart is actually fairly angelic so even those on a diet can enjoy a slice or two

Author: Jane Hornby

Blood orange pound cake

Try this modern take on an American pound cake, with soured cream and sharp blood orange icing to balance the sweetness. Decorate with pistachios

Author: Esther Clark

Clementine, cranberry & pistachio meringue wreath

This stunning dinner party dessert makes a showstopping centrepiece - the individually portioned pieces make serving really simple

Author: Cassie Best

Toffee apple cake

This showstopping bake is a celebration of classic apple desserts with spiced sponge, vanilla icing and a sticky caramel apple filling

Author: Miriam Nice

Polka dot strawberry cake

Feeling ambitious enough to take on this showstopping bake? With its decorative sponge and fruit topping, it has real wow factor

Author: Mary Cadogan

Raspberry & dark chocolate teacakes

These classic afternoon tea nibbles are given a fruity twist and smothered in chocolate for an extra special spread

Author: Cassie Best

Coconut & jam macaroon traybake

If you love the flavours of coconut, raspberry jam and dark chocolate, this macaroon traybake will be right up your street. It's a great bake for picnics or elevenses

Author: Cassie Best

Vegan carrot cake

Give free-from baking a go with this easy vegan sandwich cake - an indulgent carrot cake with coconut and cashew icing that everyone will want another slice of

Author: Elena Silcock

Lemon curd & orange cake

Enjoy a slice of lemon curd and orange cake for elevenses or afternoon tea. Top with flaked almonds and lemon zest and serve with a cuppa

Author: Esther Clark

Sticky banana & maple cake

This childhood favourite is sticky, indulgent and completely moreish

Author: Sarah Cook

Peanut butter & jam flapjacks

Flavour flapjacks with the classic American combo of salty peanut butter and fruity jam for a fun PB&J version. Use any variety of jam you like

Author: Esther Clark

Chocolate, orange & hazelnut cake

You'd never guess that this spectacular dessert is dairy-free, decorated with a zesty ganache using orange juice instead of cream

Author: Edd Kimber

Mango & passion fruit roulade

There's no need to say 'no' to this fruity roulade, whisked sponges are famously low in fat - especially if you use yogurt instead of cream

Author: Jane Hornby

White chocolate, mascarpone & pistachio cheesecake

Try this baked cheesecake with a difference. With a slightly sour tang, plus white chocolate and pistachio flavours, it's a heavenly dessert

Author: Tom Kerridge

Lemon & poppy seed gateaux

Delicate squares of light sponge cake, filled with poppy seed buttercream - a perfect buffet dessert or afternoon tea treat

Author: Cassie Best

Rhubarb & custard blondies

Add custard powder to blondie mix for an extra fudgy texture. Pair with rhubarb for a classic flavour combination, or try swirling in some jam or compote

Author: Anna Glover

Flowerpot chocolate chip muffins

Children will love to make these yummy double chocolate chip cakes topped with rice paper flowers - perfect for a kids Easter baking project

Author: Angela Boggiano

Classic winter fruitcake

This festive icing is easy to use, looks amazing and makes a lighter end to a meal. The perfect centrepiece for Christmas tea

Author: Jane Hornby

Frozen banana ghosts

Bananas taste spookily like creamy ice cream when frozen in ghostly robes of white chocolate - quick and easy, with just 4 ingredients

Author: Jane Hornby

Strawberry cream tea cake

This super-sized scone is perfect to feed a crowd for afternoon tea

Author: Good Food team

Gingerbread wreath

Turn delicately spiced, iced biscuits into an edible Christmas decoration - a gorgeous gift to give to someone special over the festive season

Author: Cassie Best

Coffee walnut millionaire's shortbread

Combine millionaire's shortbread with classic coffee and walnut flavours in this delicious bake. It's the perfect partner to a cup of tea for elevenses, or for a special occasion like Mother's Day

Author: Esther Clark

Rose baklava

Serve sweet, sticky squares of this cinnamon and almond-filled pastry as a light dessert to end a Greek dinner party or Sunday roast

Author: Tonia Buxton

Hazelnut brownies

Ferrero Rocher chocolates make an indulgent finishing touch to these fudgy chocolate brownie squares studded with chopped nuts

Author: Sarah Cook

Vegan Christmas cake

Substitute eggs for chia seeds in this vegan take on a traditional Christmas cake. The coconut oil adds a great background flavour and keeps the cake moist

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Little carrot cakes with orange & honey syrup

Bake these gorgeous carrot cupcakes made with a delicious orange and honey icing for an afternoon treat. Edible flowers make a lovely finishing touch

Author: Good Food team

Gingerbread stained glass biscuits

Bake these pretty gingerbread biscuits with a stained glass centre as treats at Christmas time with the kids. They make great presents for friends and family

Author: Lulu Grimes

Sticky chocolate cake

Bake this super easy chocolate cake with just a handful of storecupboard ingredients. Use marmalade (or jam if you prefer) to keep it moist and fruity

Author: Orlando Murrin

Raspberry & lemon polenta cake

Give your sponge an Italian twist with Jane Hornby's easy-to-make polenta cake

Author: Jane Hornby

Gravity defying sweetie cake

Anti-gravity cakes are this year's must-have trend for birthdays or parties - this stunning Smartie cake will delight kids and grown-ups alike

Author: Cassie Best

Double choc & coconut traybake

Pair creamy milk chocolate with coconut for a match made in heaven, then decorate with more coconut and a drizzle of white chocolate

Author: Esther Clark

Amaretto meringue cake with strawberries & cherries

This Pavlova cake is inspired by the fruity filling of the Austrian dessert, Spanische Windtorte, with strawberries, cream, cherries and almonds

Author: Cassie Best

Victoria sponge loaf cake

Turn a loaf cake into a celebratory dessert with a bit of fresh cream and some strawberries. All the flavours of a traditional Victoria sponge are combined in this easy showstopper

Author: Cassie Best

Chocolate orange & cranberry red velvet bombe

This stunning festive dessert makes a great alternative to Christmas pudding, with a hidden cream cheese and cranberry filling

Author: Cassie Best

Tropical tart

Create a stunning geometric design on this tropical fruit tart using triangles of mango and kiwi or dragon fruit and pineapple - or dream up your own

Author: Elena Silcock

Blueberry & coconut cake

This dairy-free dessert is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and is even freezer-friendly

Author: Good Food team

Apple crumble & custard cupcakes

These extra-special cupcakes taste just like traditional crumble and custard - top with cream icing and apple-shaped biscuits

Author: Frances Quinn

Mermaid cake

Create a cake with the wow factor with our colourful ombre mermaid. It's a baking challenge but makes a magical party cake for kids and grown-ups alike

Author: Liberty Mendez

Gin & tonic cake

Fan of gin & tonic? What could be better than your favourite tipple in cake form? A fabulous showstopper for afternoon tea or a summer celebration

Author: Elena Silcock

Raspberry millefeuilles

Rough puff pastry, crème pâtissière and fresh raspberries are layered up in this stunning French dessert - perfect for impressing dinner guests

Author: James Martin

Rhubarb & custard scones

These delicious scones feature one of Britain's best-loved flavour combinations: rhubarb and custard. Serve with clotted cream for an enjoyable afternoon tea in the garden

Author: Liberty Mendez

Gluten free mince pies

These deliciously crunchy, crumble-topped mince pies cater for gluten-free and egg-free diets. Perfect with a cup of tea or glass of mulled wine

Author: Good Food team

Strawberry & white chocolate choux buns

Fill light choux pastry with a creamy vanilla custard and Greek yogurt filling then finish with fresh fruit for a lower-sugar afternoon tea treat

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Chocolate orange flapjacks

Use dark chocolate and orange to make these fab flapjacks. Bake at the weekend for an afternoon treat with coffee, or as a lunchbox snack for the week ahead

Author: Rosie Birkett

Mocha madeleines

Give the classic French dessert a modern twist with these pretty mini mocha madeleines. These easy cakes are the perfect treat for afternoon tea

Author: Reader recipe by Isla Atkins

Neapolitan cupcakes

These easy chocolate chip, vanilla and pale pink buttercream cupcakes mimic Neapolitan ice cream and are perfect for a little treat at a picnic

Author: Emily Kerrigan

Blueberry & coconut frozen 'cheesecake' bars

These gluten and dairy-free berry and coconut cream sweet treats from BBC Good Food magazine reader Jenna Hope are entirely raw

Author: Good Food team

Blood orange & dark chocolate madeleines

Best enjoyed fresh from the oven, these delicate madeleines dipped in dark chocolate and dusted with blood orange powder make a delectable dessert

Author: Edd Kimber

Strawberry & basil tart

Make a showstopper dessert for a picnic or dinner party using fresh strawberries. They team so well with the shortbread base, basil and creamy custard centre

Author: Tom Kerridge

Spiced lemon & ginger biscuits

Bake these grown-up gingerbread biscuits, spiced with black pepper and stem ginger. They're perfect after dinner with an iced shot of limoncello or a hot toddy

Author: Miriam Nice