Bakes & cakes
Try our best ever bakes, including homemade bread, cakes, puddings and pies. Our triple-tested recipes range from super easy to showstopper.
Storecupboard baking recipes
Use up common kitchen ingredients in our easy but impressive bakes.
The 10 best banana bread recipes
You've been searching for banana bread in your droves, so we've rounded up our top recipes.
The best Easter baking recipes
Seasonal, springtime bakes, from hot cross buns to simnel cake.
Top 5 easy bread recipes
Beginners' recipes for homemade loaves.
Sourdough bread recipes
Find the right sourdough recipe for you by browsing our collection.
Bread recipes
Bread recipes
RecipeEasy white bread
RecipeIrish soda bread
Get the taste of Ireland with this fresh, no-fuss soda bread
RecipeTiger bread
With its iconic crackled crust and pillowy centre, tiger bread is a fantastic...
RecipeEasy flatbread
A gluten-free bread recipe, ideal as a lunchtime snack with some dips
RecipeNo yeast pizza dough
Try this easy no yeast recipe for pizza dough using just flour, baking powder,...
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
RecipeEasy caramel cake
RecipeButterfly cakes
Treat family and friends to pretty butterfly cupcakes. Ours easy buns are...
RecipeEasy cornflake tart
Make this cornflake cake for a fabulously easy family dessert that uses simple...
RecipeEasy treacle sponge
A simple baked version of this classic childhood pudding, with a zesty treacle...
RecipeTea loaf
Enjoy a classic, fruity cake, packed full of plump tea-infused sultanas and...
RecipeCaraway seed cake
Make the most of the distinctive flavours of caraway seeds with this easy loaf...
RecipeEasy carrot cake
Top this classic carrot cake with moreish cream cheese icing and chopped...
RecipeCoconut cake
This easy coconut loaf cake will give you a taste of the tropical. Bake with a...
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
GuideBaking for beginners
Want to get into baking but unsure where to start? Our easy bakes and top tips...
GuideFun baking projects for kids
There's plenty of fun to be had with our recipes and tips for baking with...
GuideSugar-free baking
Looking for a natural alternative to sugar in your cakes? We have plenty of...
Cookie recipes
Cookie recipes
RecipeNext level chocolate chip cookies
Forget brittle packet versions and make these ultimate choc chip cookies...
RecipeVintage chocolate chip cookies
An easy chocolate chip cookie recipe for soft biscuits with a squidgy middle...
RecipeGingerbread cookies
Put your feet up and enjoy these moreish gingerbread cookies with a cuppa, made...
