Bakes & cakes
Try our best ever bakes, including homemade bread, cakes, puddings and pies. Our triple-tested recipes range from super-easy to showstopper.
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How to make cheese scones
Bake a batch of these savoury scones and top with chutney or salad.
Top 10 easy cheesecake recipes
These tasty treats include decadent flavours like chocolate, vanilla and lemon.
Top 10 foodie projects to try in lockdown
Save yourself from boredom in lockdown with our top foodie projects to master.
How to make millionaire’s shortbread
Get in the zone and watch how to make millionaire’s shortbread with our step-by-step video.
Bread recipes
Bread recipes
GuideWhat is sourdough?
RecipeRye sourdough bread
This basic all-rye sourdough loaf has a deep malty flavour which works well...
RecipeEasy bread rolls
Bake these simple white bread rolls for sandwiches, burger buns or to dunk in...
RecipeEasy flatbread
A gluten-free bread recipe, ideal as a lunchtime snack with some dips
RecipeSourdough pizza
Make homemade sourdough pizza with a wonderfully chewy crust. Try our...
CollectionNaan bread
Make our homemade naan breads from scratch and serve with your favourite curry...
RecipeEasy sourdough bread
Don't be daunted by making a sourdough bread starter at home - this easy...
CollectionWholemeal bread
Bake a loaf with wholegrain flours, using wheat, rye or spelt flours or a blend...
Easy cake recipes
Easy cake recipes
GuideOur most cheerful cakes
RecipeEasy caramel cake
Need to make a celebration cake at short notice? This foolproof, showstopping...
RecipeEasy cornflake tart
Make this cornflake cake for a fabulously easy family dessert that uses simple...
RecipeEasy pound cake
Bring a smile to your friends and family with a slice of our vanilla pound cake...
RecipeSponge cake
Choose your favourite filling for this easy sponge cake – we've opted...
RecipeVegan birthday cake
Bake a plant-based version of a chocolate fudge cake for a birthday party...
RecipeEasy carrot cake
Top this classic carrot cake with moreish cream cheese icing and chopped...
RecipeChocolate chip traybake
Bake these chocolate chip squares for the family. Easy to make, this traybake...
Keep a close eye on how much baking powder you add while baking. Particularly, when adding too much, you’ll find yourself with something that rises and falls quickly, and will dry out the cake.
More baking ideas
More baking ideas
GuideOur top 10 best banana bread recipes
Banana bread is an easy bake that uses up overripe fruit – what’s...
GuideHow to use up sourdough starter
Make the most of your starter with our sourdough discard recipe ideas. Use up...
GuideTop 5 easy bread recipes
Bread-making doesn't have to be a challenge – discover our easy bread...
Cookie recipes
Cookie recipes
RecipeNext level chocolate chip cookies
Forget brittle packet versions and make these ultimate choc chip cookies...
RecipeChocolate fudge crinkle biscuits
Use storecupboard ingredients to make these moreish chocolate fudge crinkle...
RecipeViennese whirls
These elegant, buttery biscuits might look extra impressive but they're...
