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Sugar crunch fruitcake

Moist fruit and a crunchy sugary topping mean it's impossible to have just one slice of this delicious cake

Author: Good Food team

Suits all Christmas cake

Give the classic Christmas fruitcake a makeover with cinnamon, rose, orange blossom and tropical mango for a fruity and fragrant cake

Author: Sarah Cook

Halloween biscuits

Bake our ghost-shaped piñata biscuits with the kids for a Halloween treat. They feature a surprise centre with popping candy to stir up some excitement

Author: Elena Silcock

Snowflake pretzels

Treat family and friends to these gorgeous white-chocolate-coated pretzel snowflakes. Package them up to give as edible Christmas gifts

Author: Lulu Grimes

Valentine's biscuits

These picture-perfect sweet treats make a gorgeous gift for someone special. Create dough cylinders then simply slice and bake the number of biscuits you want.

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate meringue Mont Blanc cake

This towering cake has layers of chocolate sponge, meringue and chestnut cream - a stunning centrepiece for a festive dinner party

Author: Cassie Best

Sangria cake

Sangria is transformed into a deliciously decadent cake in this recipe, boasting all the summer fruit and red wine flavours of the classic Spanish cocktail

Author: Miriam Nice

Favourite biscuit cupcakes

Top these cupcakes with buttercream and your favourite mini biscuits and they're sure to go down a storm. A perfect project for little hands

Author: Lulu Grimes

Next level key lime pie

Make our next level key lime pie for a dessert to impress. We've gone with a pastry base and cut through the sweetness with a sweet and sour cream

Author: Barney Desmazery

Gooseberry syllabub pavlova

A new idea for pavlova lovers

Author: Ruth Watson

Blackberry bakewell squares

Make these seasonal blackberry bakewells for dessert to round off a picnic. They're easy to transport in a tin and will hold up against the heat of a sunny day

Author: Tom Kerridge

Simnel loaf cake

Celebrate Easter with our stunning simnel loaf cake. Hidden marzipan along with a toasted marzipan and cherry decoration makes this a showstopper dessert

Author: Good Food team

Eton mess stacks

We love individual puddings, they add a certain 'Je ne sais quoi' to an occasion. And these fab little meringues are definitely an occasion pudding

Author: Barney Desmazery

Lemon drizzle simnel slices

Lemon drizzle meets almondy simnel cake in this Easter traybake. It's a fruity treat that you can slice and serve with ease when entertaining

Author: Cassie Best

White & dark chocolate cake

For big celebrations this cake is a must, four layers of moist sponge, lashings of chocolate ganache and the crunch of Maltesers

Author: Jane Hornby

Gin & tonic cheesecake

Combine your favourite cocktail and dessert with this fabulously zingy gin and tonic cheesecake. It makes a perfect sweet treat for a grown-up dinner party

Author: Elena Silcock

Salted caramel Christmas cake

Try a modern twist on a traditional Christmas cake with this salted caramel version. Laced with chunks of toffee and dates, plus a crunchy, nutty topping, it's a real treat

Author: Esther Clark

Blood orange, blossom & pomegranate cake

This stunning fruity bake has a whole orange whizzed into the batter, and is drizzled with a zingy, sticky syrup

Author: Sarah Cook

Mince pie baklava

When a mince pie meets baklava, it's a match made in Christmas heaven. Serve warm with ice cream for dessert, or cut into smaller bites to enjoy with coffee

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Chocolate & date tart

Impress your guests with this decadent chocolate and date tart in a shortcrust pastry case. Suitable for vegans, it's sure to go down a treat with everyone

Author: Elena Silcock

Summer berry fizz tartlets

A scrumptious picnic pudding that can be assembled when you arrive

Author: Barney Desmazery

Fruit filled clementine cake

A beautiful, moist gluten-free cake packed with zingy citrus flavours, wonderful for Christmas

Author: Good Food team

Pure gold Christmas drip cake

Indulge family and friends this Christmas with our spiced sponge and gingerbread showstopper. It's the ultimate cake for the festive season

Author: Cassie Best

Sparkling snowfetti cake

Bring a little magic to your Christmas cake with a simple snow globe and colourful sprinkles - kids will love helping to decorate!

Author: Jane Hornby

Marrow & pecan cake with maple icing

Using grated marrow in this homely cake gives it a great texture- top with cream cheese frosting

Author: Barney Desmazery

Blackberry doughnuts

Serve these blackberry doughnuts warm with custard, which goes particularly well with the zingy jam filling. They take a little effort but are so worth it

Author: Rosie Birkett

Ghoulish Halloween cupcakes

If you're after a sweet treat to serve this Halloween, rustle up a batch of these ghoulish vanilla cupcakes. They'll be a hit with kids and grown-ups alike

Author: Lulu Grimes

Lemon & passion fruit eclairs

A vibrant, fruity version of our classic choux pastry éclairs with thick curd, perfectly ripe passion fruit and a fresh zesty hint of lemon

Author: Cassie Best

Santa's mince pie diamonds

Get the kids to make them, then relax with a glass of sherry for you and one for Santa

Author: Jane Hornby

Caramel chocolate log

This fabulous gluten-free cake has a festive spiced cream and dulce de leche filling - drizzle with white chocolate for an extra-special end to a Christmas dinner party

Author: Edd Kimber

Maple & pear ruffle cake

A grown-up, lightly-spiced sponge that is sandwiched with pears caramelised in maple syrup and topped with meringue buttercream

Author: Edd Kimber

IPA treacle tart

Add a little grapefruit zest to bring out the vibrant hop bitterness in this fabulous treacle tart made with pale ale. Scatter over honeycomb shards to serve

Author: Miriam Nice

Classic iced holly cake

This is the perfect decoration for your Christmas fruitcake if you're unsure of your piping skills - this pretty and easy icing is sure to impress

Author: Sarah Cook

Christmas gingerbread penguins

Make a batch of cute Christmas gingerbread penguins and you'll be everyone's favourite person. Give them as gifts, or serve them at a festive afternoon tea

Author: Juliet Sear

Espresso martini cocktail fancies

Bake our boozy, coffee-infused take on fondant fancies for a grown-up party. Check out our piña colada and strawberry daiquiri versions as well

Author: Miriam Nice

Chocolate & malt loaf torte

Don't be deceived by how easy this is to make - the result is a rich, dense cake with a malted coating. Eat it warm as a pudding or serve it with afternoon tea

Author: Tommy Banks

Raspberry & cardamom eclairs

Take your afternoon tea to the next level with a batch of these bright berry eclairs, with fruity jam, a delicately spiced crème pâtissière and pretty pink fondant icing glaze

Author: Cassie Best

Simnel battenberg cake

This stunning Easter bake has pink and yellow squares of light sponge, sandwiched with apricot jam and is topped with balls of marzipan

Author: Barney Desmazery

Giant pastel de nata

What could be more decadent than a super-sized pastel de nata? These iconic tarts from Lisbon are made with flaky pastry and a perfectly set custard filling

Author: Esther Clark

Nancy's Rudolph Christmas cake

Nancy Birtwhistle's last-minute Christmas cake is packed with fruit and festive spices, then iced and decorated with three edible reindeer

Author: Nancy Birtwhistle

Double chocolate & caramel tart, frosted pistachios & rum cream

A stunning layered dessert to impress dinner party guests - assemble everything ahead of time for stress-free entertaining

Author: Tom Kerridge

Celebration piñata cake

Bake this stunning centrepiece for kids' birthdays or parties - cut open the vanilla and lemon sponges to reveal the hidden sweets inside

Author: Nancy Birtwhistle

Elderflower & meringue eclairs

These stunning choux pastry eclairs have a delicate floral filling and pretty pastel glaze - an extra special afternoon tea treat

Author: Cassie Best

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

Easy chocolate cake

Master the chocolate cake with an airy, light sponge and rich buttercream filling. It's simple enough for an afternoon tea but special enough for a party too

Author: Miriam Nice

Summer berry cake with rose geranium cream

Bakers rejoice: this summer berry cake layered with rose geranium cream is simply divine. It will make a fabulously floral centrepiece dessert at any party

Author: Diana Henry

Honey, parsnip & coconut cake

This light bake, with grated parsnips and desiccated coconut, makes a great alternative to carrot cake - top with rich cream cheese icing

Author: Angela Boggiano

Giant scone cake

Serve this giant scone in slices for a simply ace afternoon tea treat, filled with fresh strawberries and fluffy whipped cream

Author: Chelsie Collins

Spiced cookie wheels

Treat Christmas visitors to these gorgeous spiced cookie wheels with lemon and orange flavours. Make a batch to freeze before the busy festive season

Author: Good Food team

Bourbon infused carrot cake

Try this delicious 'Anglo-American' cake, flavoured with whiskey and made with almonds, coconut, carrots, pineapple and apple - and without any flour or butter

Author: Emma Freud