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Pudsey bear cake

Try making our Pudsey cake for a bake sale and raise money for BBC Children in Need. It's easy and fun to decorate, so you can get the kids involved as well

Author: Good Food team

Ice cream scones

Bake super quick scones using ice cream as the base batter. Serve in the traditional way with jam and cream, plus a pot of tea, to wow any impromptu guests

Author: Emma Freud

Christmas tree pops

Decorate wedges of chocolate sponge with green icing and Smarties to make festive cake pops on sticks - perfect for baking with kids

Author: Sarah Cook

Brooklyn blackout cake

This rich, dark sponge is filled and coated with a thick chocolate custard, then finished with crumbled cake - best eaten chilled

Author: Jane Hornby

Summer fruit drizzle cake

Sarah Cook's scrummy cake is really easy and versatile - use whatever fruit you like, and you'll make it again and again

Author: Sarah Cook

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

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

Easy vegan chocolate cake

This indulgent, fudgy vegan bake is topped with a rich frosting - you'd never guess that it's free from dairy, eggs, wheat and nuts

Author: Jane Hornby

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

Easter nest cake

Bake a showstopping cake for Easter. This one is so easy and the kids can decorate it by filling the pretzel nest with their favourite chocolate eggs

Author: Cassie Best

Nanaimo bars

Need ideas for a coffee morning or afternoon tea? These bars from Canada are so moreish, with a crunchy biscuit base, custard layer and chocolate topping

Author: Michelle Holmes

Salted caramel pear cake

Bake a cake that has it all: moist, fragrant sponge, silky Italian meringue, tahini buttercream and sharp pear-laced salted caramel. Serve with a cup of tea.

Author: Rosie Birkett

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

Purple velvet cupcakes with blackberry frosting

Use up an abundance of blackberries with these irresistible chocolate and berry cupcakes - they're almost too pretty to eat

Author: Sarah Cook

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

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

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

Salted caramel brownies

Take indulgent, fudgy chocolate brownies to the next level with a layer of salted caramel running through the centre of each bite.

Author: Jane Hornby

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

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

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

Tarte tatin

Dark and sticky caramel, sweet apples and crisp pastry combine to make this heavenly French dessert. And with Raymond Blanc's recipe, you can make it perfectly every time

Author: Raymond Blanc

Raspberry & lemon polenta cake

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

Author: Jane Hornby

Citrus grape cake

A rustic Italian-style cake made with olive oil as well as butter. Wonderful eaten warm with a scoop of ice cream for pud

Author: Emma Lewis

Easy millionaire's shortbread

Combine the crunch of a shortbread base with a gooey caramel middle and chocolate topping, and you have millionaire's shortbread - the ultimate sweet treat

Author: Member recipe by fetchgirl

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

Chewy chocolate chip cookies

Enjoy these chewy chocolate chip cookies with a cup of tea. If you have time, leave the dough overnight for the best flavour and texture

Author: Good Food team

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

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

Salted caramel brownies

Take indulgent, fudgy chocolate brownies to the next level with a layer of salted caramel running through the centre of each bite.

Author: Jane Hornby

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

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

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

Chocolate sponge cake

Good Food reader Eve Scott shares this easy, foolproof recipe for chocolate sponge cake, perfect for a birthday, afternoon tea or weekend treat

Author: Eve Scott

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

Banana & custard drip cake

With its retro flavour combination, bold drippy icing and piles of bright confectionery, this showstopping layered cake ticks all the trend boxes

Author: Cassie Best

Chocolate sponge cake

Good Food reader Eve Scott shares this easy, foolproof recipe for chocolate sponge cake, perfect for a birthday, afternoon tea or weekend treat

Author: Eve Scott

Salted caramel brownies

Take indulgent, fudgy chocolate brownies to the next level with a layer of salted caramel running through the centre of each bite.

Author: Jane Hornby

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

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

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

Simple gingerbread house

Bake a gingerbread house with our simple biscuit recipe and design template. Get the kids involved, too, and weave some magical Christmas memories

Author: Jane Hornby

Bread pudding

This simple bake is lovely with a cuppa. Or have it for dessert instead, with custard or ice cream

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate Rice Krispie cakes

Make a kids' classic with these chocolate Rice Krispie cakes and decorate with sweets, nuts or dried fruit for the ultimate hometime treat

Author: Lulu Grimes

Carrot patch cake

Bake a simple and stunning carrot cake with cream cheese frosting for an afternoon tea or mid-morning treat. It tastes even better a day or two later

Author: Cassie Best

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

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

Vanilla party cake

Cover the light buttery sponge of this classic celebration cake with silky-smooth meringue buttercream and colourful edible polka dots

Author: Edd Kimber

Easy millionaire's shortbread

Combine the crunch of a shortbread base with a gooey caramel middle and chocolate topping, and you have millionaire's shortbread - the ultimate sweet treat

Author: Member recipe by fetchgirl

Lemon & blueberry rice pudding tart

Transform a classic rice pudding into a modern tart with crisp pastry and zesty lemon. It's a lovely dessert to end any dinner menu

Author: Liberty Mendez