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Banoffee marshmallow cake

This fun cake won the 11-17 age group in our 20th birthday cake competition

Author: Good Food team

The ultimate makeover: Carrot cake

Angela Nilsen rethinks traditional ingredients and baking techniques to create a healthier version of a classic

Author: Angela Nilsen

Snow topped holly cakes

This square Christmas cake is cut into two loaf-shaped cakes, so you can give one to a friend

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Cherry blossom cake

A gluten-free light bake that uses polenta in place of flour and orange blossom to flavour a drizzle syrup

Author: Cassie Best

Funny face cookies

These hipster moustache and retro lip cookies are ideal as wedding favours or as part of a children's party buffet

Author: Jane Hornby

Apricot & hazelnut mince pies

No gluten, no wheat - just plenty of Christmassy flavour

Author: Good Food team

The ultimate makeover: chocolate brownies

Angela gives these rich treats a makeover, with a magic ingredient to reduce the fat content...

Author: Angela Nilsen

Courgette muffins

Get kids busy in the kitchen with these scrummy courgette muffins, perfect for cooks aged between 8-14

Author: Good Food team

Frosted white chocolate Easter cake

A slice of this madeira-style cake is wonderful with a morning cup of tea or coffee

Author: James Martin

Little toffee apple cake

Get children aged 8-14 inspired in the kitchen by making an afternoon tea treat

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate bat biscuits

Let a friendly bat perch on your glass of milk or cuppa this Halloween with these spooky biscuits - add vanilla buttercream for bourbons

Author: Jane Hornby

Smoked trout, horseradish & asparagus vol au vent filling

Bring a retro party canapé up to date - fill individual puff pastry cases with creamy smoked fish

Author: Good Food team

Christmas cake cupcakes

These beautiful and classy little fruitcakes make lovely gifts, and kids will enjoy decorating them too.

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Lemon fondant cake

The ultimate occasion cake, this beautiful indulgence will be the star of Easter or any other celebration

Author: Good Food team

Boozy coffee & walnut cake

Boozy coffee and walnut cake is the perfect party sponge- serve at afternoon tea, cake sales and birthdays

Author: Good Food team

Syrup crunchies

Keep the kids happy when they come home from school with these crunchy biscuits

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate fudge cake

You just can't beat a good chocolate cake, and this one is guaranteed to disappear as soon as you cut the first slice

Author: James Martin

Sugar dusted wedding cookies

An English, shortbread-based version of the classic Mexican wedding cookie - perfect for homemade wedding favours

Author: Sarah Cook

Nutty Florentine bars

This clever tray bake combines a buttery shortbread base with a Florentine inspired topping - finished with cherries and dark chocolate

Author: Sarah Cook

Snowman biscuits

Get little ones to help decorate these festive snowman biscuits. You can bake and freeze the biscuits ahead, then bring them out for a winter's day activity

Author: Lulu Grimes

Cappuccino traybake

Coffee mornings were made for this moreish cappuccino cake, and it's ready in under an hour

Author: Sarah Cook

Campfire cupcakes

A make-ahead treat, these will take you back to toasting marshmallows around an open fire

Author: Good Food team

Panettone muffins

Use a tabletop mixer to make these festive panettone muffins. Put the dough in the fridge overnight to rise, then bake it fresh for breakfast or brunch

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate dipped cherry cake

Bake your chocolate dipped cherry cake and eat it

Author: Good Food team

Lemon sherbet jammy dodgers

Everyone's favourite jam biscuit gets a zesty makeover - sandwich with lemon curd and sprinkle with sherbet for extra zing

Author: Cassie Best

Spiced egg & coriander mayonnaise vol au vent filling

Follow our recipe for pastry case canapés then fill with curried egg mayo, herbs and a dot of fruity relish

Author: Good Food team

Gaby's Victoria sandwich

Seven-year-old Gaby shares her special Victoria sandwich recipe - a great cake for Mother's Day

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate & caramel ombre cake

For the ultimate indulgence look no further than Sarah Cook's four-layered chocolate-caramel extravaganza

Author: Sarah Cook

Snowflake biscuits

Bake our snowflake biscuits for a tasty Christmas gift. They're great to make with kids, too. Decorate with fondant icing, silver balls and white sprinkles

Author: Lulu Grimes

Funfetti biscuits

Enjoy making these colourful funfetti biscuits with little ones. They make brilliant homemade presents at Christmas time and are great fun to make too

Author: Lulu Grimes

Mini pork pies with piccalilli

Hoel Levieil from London restaurant Frizzante shares this picnic-friendly pork pie recipe, which was voted our users' favourite Jubilee recipe idea

Author: Good Food team

Microwave peanut butter & jam brownies

Forget microwave mug cakes - if you're after some serious indulgence in just 15 minutes, this easy chocolate brownie recipe is sure to hit the spot

Author: Jack Monroe

The ultimate makeover: Chocolate chip cookies

Angela Nilsen has created a lighter, yet still chocolatey cookie with just 97 calories per biscuit

Author: Angela Nilsen

Christmas cupcakes

Have fun with the kids over the Christmas holidays making and decorating these easy cakes

Author: Barney Desmazery

Chocolate & caramel flapjacks

These sweet and sticky treats are best made a day in advance - perfect if you need to get ahead for a bake sale

Author: James Martin

Stollen buns

These sticky buns really capture the taste of Christmas and are great for sharing with friends and neighbours

Author: Good Food team

Bunting biscuits

Add a touch of fun to your party with these edible flag-shaped cookies - ice in your favourite colours

Author: Sarah Cook

Little Louise cupcakes

These cupcakes bring sweet bursts of joy with every bite, perfect for a celebration or party

Author: Sarah Cook

Hazelnut fruitcake

Enjoy this 'glut and nut' cake, made with excess courgettes and apples, with a cup of tea

Author: Jane Hornby

Elderflower crunch cake

Capture the essence of summer in this simple elderflower loaf cake with a crunchy drizzle. This easy bake is great for sharing

Author: Sarah Cook

Sweetcorn dippers with sugar & spice

You may need to convince people to try this unusual recipe, but once they do they'll be converted

Author: Barney Desmazery

Almond & lemon curd buttons

Hidden inside these crumbly biscuits lies a heart of lemon curd, giving an unexpected burst of flavour

Author: Jane Hornby

Fruity spiced swirls

A Swiss-roll-style scone filled with autumnal apples and spice

Author: Jane Hornby

Dense & dark chocolate loaf

This cake is mixed and made in a saucepan - how easy is that! It's best eaten on the same day, or within two

Author: Jane Hornby

Cranberry, pumpkin seed & caramel flapjacks

Salted butter balances the sweetness of the caramel and dried fruit in this indulgent traybake made from rolled oats

Author: Cassie Best

Piña colada cocktail fancies

Bake these boozy little cakes for afternoon tea, or as a sweet canapé for a party. Coconut rum and pineapple jam evoke the flavour of the classic cocktail

Author: Miriam Nice

Birthday bug cake

Children will love the butterfly and ladybird decorations on this colourful cake - and you'll love its simplicity

Author: Jane Hornby

Pistachio & orange madeleines

These beautiful shell-shaped light sponge cakes are ideal with a cup of tea, or serve with creamy desserts

Author: Mary Cadogan

Gooseberry gems

Gooseberries are often overlooked, but it's just a matter of knowing how to cook them and how to dress them up

Author: Jane Hornby

Next level hot cross buns

Forget shop-bought and make your own hot cross buns. The beauty of making your own is that you can pack in the spices and dried fruit you want, making them extra special

Author: Barney Desmazery