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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

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

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

Coffee cake

Whip up a classic coffee cake with ease. You can freeze the sponges if you want to save time later on. Ideal for a bake sale, birthday party or coffee morning

Author: sianie

Cream cheese frosting

Whip up this easy cream cheese frosting for icing classic bakes like carrot cake, cinnamon buns, chocolate cake or cupcakes

Author: Good Food team

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

Fruit scones

Make these easy fruit scones in just 15 minutes. They're perfect for an elegant afternoon tea or a sweet weekend treat. Serve with jam and clotted cream

Author: Cassie Best

Red velvet cake

Bake a modern classic with this fabulous red velvet cake. This chocolatey sponge is perfect for a celebration, or halve for smaller crowd

Author: Cassie Best

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

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

Easy pound cake

Bring a smile to your friends and family with a slice of our vanilla pound cake. It's the perfect partner to a cuppa for elevenses or afternoon tea

Author: Liberty Mendez

Banana & walnut loaf

This homely and wholesome cake is also light and moist, with the natural sweetness of sticky bananas and the warm toastiness of nuts

Author: Gregg Wallace

Yummy golden syrup flapjacks

Bake these 4-ingredient flapjacks - they're easy to make and ready in half an hour. Add chocolate drops, desiccated coconut or sultanas, if you like

Author: Member recipe by Nicola J Little

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

Gingerbread men

Use this versatile dough to make gingerbread men and other shapes. Let the kids decorate them with icing for a perfect winter's day activity

Author: leahboundsx

Peanut butter cookies

With just three ingredients, these simple peanut butter cookies will delight kids and grown-ups alike - and they're gluten-free, too

Author: Cassie Best

Chocolate & raspberry birthday layer cake

Who could resist our chocolate and raspberry cake? Like a Victoria sponge but better, try budget-friendly frozen raspberries for the cream

Author: Anna Glover

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

Strawberry & vanilla shortcakes

Encapsulate British summertime with these cute little shortcakes, perfect piled high with clotted cream and jam

Author: Jane Hornby

Easy jam tarts

Bake our easy jam tarts and they'll instantly become a family favourite - plus, you can make them in less than half-an-hour if you use ready-made pastry.

Author: Miriam Nice

Mincemeat cookies

Use up a jar of mincemeat to make these festive cookies. They're a perfect addition to a Christmas dessert spread, or a great gift

Author: Esther Clark

Oat biscuits

Nothing beats homemade cookies - make these easy oat biscuits for a sweet treat during the day when you need a break. They're perfect served with a cuppa

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate cheesecake

Treat family and friends to this decadent chocolate dessert. It's an indulgent end to a dinner party or weekend family meal

Author: Member recipe by lightwood

Butterfly cakes

Treat family and friends to pretty butterfly cupcakes. Ours easy buns are topped with a light vanilla buttercream, jam and sprinkles, but you can decorate any way you like

Author: Liberty Mendez

White chocolate blondies

These decadent, American-style dessert bars are the fairer cousin of the brownie, with the same dense and fudgy texture

Author: Cassie Best

Vanilla cupcakes

Decorate these easy vanilla cupcakes with buttercream and the topping of your choice. They're super-simple to make and taste divine - great as a teatime treat

Author: Member recipe by alyma

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 fudge icing

Use this easy chocolate buttercream recipe for rich and smooth icing every time - ideal for finishing birthday, celebration or party cakes

Author: Cassie Best

Cheat's Manchester tart

Save time by using ready-made pastry and custard powder for this easy Manchester tart - it still has all the lovely flavours of this classic northern dessert

Author: Richard Ashton

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

Chocolate buttercream icing

Making a chocolate cake, or need a frosting for cupcakes? Our easy chocolate buttercream perfectly complements a cocoa sponge for a party or afternoon tea

Author: Good Food team

Peach & almond tart

Juicy peaches, sweet almonds, melt-in-the-mouth pastry... you'll want a large slice of this one

Author: Gregg Wallace

Panettone

Prove your baking skills this Christmas with a fluffy, lighter-than-air classic Italian sweetbread, packed with festive flavours and candied fruit

Author: Good Food team

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 carrot cake

Top this classic carrot cake with moreish icing and chopped walnuts or pecans. Serve as a sweet treat with a cup of tea any time of the day.

Author: Cassie Best

Easy lemon muffins

Bake a batch of these easy muffins, drizzled with a tangy lemon icing, using an all-in-one method. They're great for elevenses or whenever you need a sweet treat

Author: Liberty Mendez

Chocolate cupcakes

Whip up a batch of simple chocolate cupcakes for a party, coffee morning or afternoon tea. Top with buttercream, or perhaps a cream cheese frosting

Author: Member recipe by lovelessons

Flourless chocolate cake

Treat someone to this flourless chocolate cake. It's ideal for anyone following a gluten-free diet, and makes an irresistible dessert with fresh berries

Author: Liberty Mendez

Spiced honey drizzle cake

Enjoy this fabulous honey cake made with mixed spice and ginger and a lovely honey butter drizzle topping. It's ideal for afternoon tea or elevenses

Author: Anna Glover

Caraway seed cake

Make the most of the distinctive flavours of caraway seeds with this easy loaf, made with ground almonds and topped with flaked almonds

Author: Natasha Illingworth

Red velvet cupcakes

Bake a batch of red velvet cupcakes as a treat. With chocolate sponge and a cream cheese topping, they're perfect for elevenses served with a cuppa

Author: Liberty Mendez

Meringue kisses

These colourful mini meringues are a great little sweet party nibble. You can also pop them on top of a summer bake or dessert to stunning effect

Author: Cassie Best

Eclairs

A classic eclair recipe of light choux pastry filled with rich crème pâtissière. Make the basic buns, then fill with on-trend flavours and colourful glazes for a stunning afternoon tea treat

Author: Cassie Best

Strawberry cupcakes

Treat family and friends to these beautiful strawberry cupcakes. They're made with fresh strawberry pieces in the sponge, and a vibrant pink buttercream icing

Author: Liberty Mendez

Bakewell tarts

Use shop-bought pastry to make our easy bakewell tarts. Simply layer jam, frangipane and icing inside a shortcrust case for a nostalgic teatime treat

Author: Elena Silcock

Raspberry bakewell slice

Get ahead this weekend and make this indulgent, freezable treat, perfect for pud or with a cup of tea

Author: Good Food team

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

Chocolate orange cupcakes

Treat family and friends to these decadent cupcakes with chocolate orange-flavoured sponge and buttercream topping. Decorate with orange zest and chocolate

Author: Liberty Mendez

Treacle tart

Treat family and friends to a comforting treacle tart with crumbly pastry and rich filling. A classic British dessert, serve with ice cream or clotted cream

Author: Esther Clark

White chocolate cheesecake

Make a simple, creamy dessert for a dinner party with very little effort. Pairing this white chocolate cheesecake with fresh fruit offsets the richness

Author: Member recipe by gingerella