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Custard tart with nutmeg pastry

There's something so honest about a custard tart, simply topped with a grating of nutmeg

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

Chocolate peppermint shooting star cake

A real festive showstopper, this extra-special bundt cake comes with a chocolate star centre - top with silver-coated Malteasers

Author: Cassie Best

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mocha & hazelnut cake

Combine the holy trinity of chocolate, coffee and hazelnut for a blissfully indulgent cake. It makes the perfect centrepiece dessert at a family dinner

Author: Diana Henry

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

Fruit filled clementine cake

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

Author: Good Food team

Fruit filled clementine cake

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

Author: Good Food team

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

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

G&T meringue tart

Re-create the bitter tang of a gin and tonic in this meringue tart. The combination of the zingy grapefruit with smooth, light meringue is the perfect pairing

Author: Cassie Best

Best ever pumpkin pie with stem ginger cream

Turn the volume up on this classic American dessert and make it fit for a dinner party feast, with stem ginger cream and pumpkin seed brittle

Author: Cassie Best

Hazelnut latte cake

Give coffee cake the ultimate upgrade - layer with chocolate hazelnut frosting, add a creamy topping and sprinkle with crushed nuts

Author: Jane Hornby

Chocolate fridge cake

Sophisticated and intensely chocolatey with a hit of juicy raisins and crunchy biscuit pieces, serve this decadent chocolate fridge cake as a teatime treat

Author: Orlando Murrin

Vegan mince pies

Bake vegan mince pies for a Christmas party, with a cherry and hazelnut filling that everyone will love. We have a great tip for making flaky pastry as well

Author: Elena Silcock

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

Biscuity lime pie

The perfect addition to an afternoon cup of tea, this zingy citrus slice uses ginger nut biscuits for the base

Author: Barney Desmazery

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

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

Raspberry & lemon polenta cake

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

Author: Jane Hornby

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

Blueberry & coconut cake

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

Author: Good Food team

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