Bread, pastry and cake ideas

Use up a bunch of ripe bananas with these delicious banana bread recipes. There's something for everyone, from healthy to sugar-free and vegan versions.

A bread and butter pudding is a classic British dessert that's big on taste yet so easy to make. It's even more delicious served with custard or ice cream.

Master the art of making buttery, crumbly shortbread. Our recipe ideas include classic biscuits, Millionnaire's shortbread and everything in between...

Bake a batch of gorgeously gooey blondies for a decadent dessert or afternoon tea snack. We've got lots of fun flavour twists on this white chocolate traybake.

Bake your own version of this fruity Easter bread. We have classic recipes, as well as new flavours, savoury versions and makeover buns for a twist on tradition.

Master the art of French patisserie with our pastry and gateau recipes. Try everything from croissants, tarts and eclairs to macarons, madeleines and millefeuilles.

Roll up an easy dessert for the whole family with our Swiss roll recipes. Find fruity puds, rich chocolate cakes, light roulades and roly-polys.

Bake a simple chocolate traybake to satisfy your sweet tooth. These easy recipes are perfect for an afternoon treat or chocolatey party snacks.

Make a stunning sponge, batch of cupcakes or stack of indulgent pancakes with our best ever red velvet recipes.

Bake a batch of brioche buns to use for burgers, or a make a sweet loaf for breakfast. This enriched, buttery bread is also delicious when served with melted cheese.

Tempting treats to get the donations rolling in for summer fêtes and charity bake sales - from nostalgic old-school sprinkle sponges to classic cakes.

Bake your own baguette or pimp out a shop-bought loaf with our tasting fillings. Our French bread recipes are perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Discover a selection of our favourite bakes. Whether you fancy making bread, brownies, cookies, cakes or tarts, we've got the perfect recipe for every occasion.

Bake a batch of gooey chocolate brownies for a decadent dessert. Choose from plain, salted caramel, orange and seasonal flavours as well as vegan and gluten-free varieties.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with our decadent chocolate treats. Indulge in gooey chocolate cake, brownies, cookies, tarts and puddings.

Go cupcake crazy and make all kinds of cute miniature bakes with fabulous frosting. We've got classic chocolate, quirky unicorn, lemon meringue and more...

Grab a mini apron and try our easy baking recipes for kids. There's something for everyone, from cookies and cakes to puddings and even bread.

Discover the joys of baking without breaking the bank. Get creative making cakes, puddings and pies using basic storecupboard ingredients

From bundt cakes and sachertorte to brioche and Florentine biscuits, we've united our favourite European bakes and cakes.

Whether you're Coeliac, gluten intolerant or gluten-free by choice, discover our delicious array of cakes, biscuits and savoury bakes...

Step aside sugar! Our savoury bakes include cheesy scones, tasty tarts, flavoured breads, biscuits and meat pies.

Treat yourself to our most indulgent bakes. From gooey chocolate cakes to fully loaded pies and sticky sponge puddings, these are truly decadent.

Make spooky cupcakes, a stunning celebration cake or cool ghoul biscuits with our best Halloween baking recipes for kids and grown-ups.