Bakes & cakes
Try BBC Good Food's best ever bakes, including homemade bread, cakes, puddings and pies. Our triple-tested recipes range from super easy to showstopper.
Best ever flapjack recipes
Make a batch of feel-good flapjacks for an afternoon treat or bake sale.
Puff pastry recipe ideas
Bake delicious sweet and savoury pies, tarts and canapés using shop-bought puff pastry.
Cheap baking
Baking needn't break the bank. Our thrifty cookies and cakes make the most of simple ingredients.
Next level Marmite pizza bread
Top your pizza with Marmite for a game-changing flavour boost that's sure to convert any doubters.
Challenging cake recipes
Create a showstopping sponge for a birthday, baking competition or dinner party centrepiece.
Top 5 cakes
Top 5 cakes
RecipeSalted caramel pear cake
RecipeCherry Bakewell cake
If you know someone who likes Bakewell tart, then they will just love this cake...
RecipePeek-a-boo Battenberg cake
A stunning rose and almond sponge in the distinctive checkered pattern, hidden...
RecipeChocolate, orange & hazelnut cake
You'd never guess that this spectacular dessert is dairy-free, decorated...
RecipeJohn Whaite's Chocolate chiffon cake with salted caramel butter cream
Give this celebration sponge a showstopping finish by piping spikes of ganache...
Top 5 treats
Top 5 treats
RecipeBanana muffins
RecipeVegan cookies & cream brownies
Bake indulgent vegan brownies with a crumbled cookie topping. They're easy...
RecipeEasy chocolate biscuits
Try this basic recipe for fail-safe biscuits every time. Make a batch of...
RecipeHealthier flapjacks
A healthier version of traditional fruit and nut bars that are packed with...
RecipePeanut butter jelly cookies
Enjoy the classic American combo of peanut butter and 'jelly' in 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 end up drying out the cake.
Top sharing bread recipes
Top sharing bread recipes
RecipeBaked cheese bread flower
This fabulous cheesy pull-apart sharing bread is perfect for the party season...
RecipeTurkish-style sharing bread
This deep-pan version of a classic Turkish 'pizza' called lahmacun,...
RecipeReally easy cinnamon rolls
Use ready-made croissant dough to make these easy cinnamon rolls. We’ve...
More baking ideas
More baking ideas
GuideTop 10 student baking recipes
Practise your baking skills at university with our best ever student bakes...
Review8 new gadgets every baker needs to own
Are you serious about making cakes and bread? Check out our pick of the best...
CollectionSponge pudding
Serve a classic steamed or baked sponge for a comforting dessert. Choose from...
