Cheesecake is always incredibly popular, but add chocolate and it elevates it to something with even more crowd appeal
Author: Sara Buenfeld
Give your cake a personal touch this Christmas with this cute and simple design
Author: Good Food team
It wouldn't be Christmas without mince pies, and you just can't beat homemade - these can be cooked from frozen for extra ease
Author: James Martin
Polenta (sometimes called fine cornmeal) gives this cake its yellow colour and soft texture
Author: Jane Hornby
These neat, zesty cakes are finished off with a smooth, rich topping
Author: Emma Lewis
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
Crisp shortbread biscuit base with a creamy citrus curd baked onto the top
Author: Mary Cadogan
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
These cupcakes bring sweet bursts of joy with every bite, perfect for a celebration or party
Author: Sarah Cook
These deep, decadent mince pies with a layer of almond frangipane cook brilliantly from frozen
Author: Jane Hornby
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
Get creative with your mincemeat this Christmas and try this simple traybake version of mince pies
Author: Sara Buenfeld
This fun cake won the 11-17 age group in our 20th birthday cake competition
Author: Good Food team
Afternoon tea just wouldn't be the same without warm scones straight from the oven
Author: Good Food team
This sophisticated cake, one of the final three in our 20th birthday cake competition, is dark, rich and moist
Author: Good Food team
Salted butter balances the sweetness of the caramel and dried fruit in this indulgent traybake made from rolled oats
Author: Cassie Best
Add a touch of fun to your party with these edible flag-shaped cookies - ice in your favourite colours
Author: Sarah Cook
Hidden inside these crumbly biscuits lies a heart of lemon curd, giving an unexpected burst of flavour
Author: Jane Hornby
This clever tray bake combines a buttery shortbread base with a Florentine inspired topping - finished with cherries and dark chocolate
Author: Sarah Cook
A rich, indulgent Easter treat with orange frosting and homemade chocolate marzipan, great for those who don't like traditional fruit cake
Author: Sarah Cook
Seven-year-old Gaby shares her special Victoria sandwich recipe - a great cake for Mother's Day
Author: Good Food team
Have your cake and eat it, with this beautifully decadent low-fat chocolate cake
Author: Mary Cadogan
You may need to convince people to try this unusual recipe, but once they do they'll be converted
Author: Barney Desmazery
Use our foolproof recipe for retro puff pastry cases, then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé
Author: Good Food team
We know you all love coffee cake as much as chocolate cake, so why not combine the two?
Author: Barney Desmazery
If you've been given a panettone over Christmas but you're not sure what to do with it, try this superfast, special stacked cake
Author: Jane Hornby
This jar of cookie ingredients makes an original gift for a favourite teacher - simply pop in a jar and add a label with the cooking instructions to transform into deliciously fruity, spiced biscuits
Author: Sarah Cook
A Swiss-roll-style scone filled with autumnal apples and spice
Author: Jane Hornby
A make-ahead treat, these will take you back to toasting marshmallows around an open fire
Author: Good Food team
Crisp shortbread biscuit base with a creamy citrus curd baked onto the top
Author: Mary Cadogan
Bring a retro party canapé up to date - fill individual puff pastry cases with creamy smoked fish
Author: Good Food team
These gorgeous low-fat muffins make a great coffee morning treat. Flavoured with cinnamon and studded with dried cranberries, they are best served warm from the oven
Author: Mary Cadogan
It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?
Author: Tana Ramsay
Children will love the butterfly and ladybird decorations on this colourful cake - and you'll love its simplicity
Author: Jane Hornby
Love mince pies? They you'll love these little tree-shaped Danish pastry-like bites, with their layers of buttery pastry bonded with fruity, gooey mincemeat
Author: Good Food team
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
It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?
Author: Tana Ramsay
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
Who can resist a slice of moist, frosting-topped carrot cake with a warming cuppa?
Author: James Martin
Use our foolproof recipe for retro puff pastry cases, then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé
Author: Good Food team
Afternoon tea just wouldn't be the same without warm scones straight from the oven
Author: Good Food team
Great for a bake sale, a gift, or simply an afternoon treat to enjoy with a cuppa, this rocky road is quick to make and uses mainly storecupboard ingredients.
Author: Member recipe by Aaron Goodall
For a real treat this Christmas, try Sara's generously filled mince pies with a cup of tea. They are made with a no-need-to-roll pastry that is similar to shortbread
Author: Sara Buenfeld
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
Bake these classic shortbread biscuits to wow a crowd. You only need four ingredients, but you can mix it up with lemon or orange zest, or try adding chopped pistachios
Author: Emma Lewis
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
These hipster moustache and retro lip cookies are ideal as wedding favours or as part of a children's party buffet
Author: Jane Hornby
If you're looking for a treat for afternoon tea, or something to make for a cake sale, try this crunchy-topped traybake
Author: Jane Hornby
Even the smallest hands can help make these gingerbread men - perfect for Christmas. You can use raisins, sultanas or Smarties to decorate
Author: Good Food team