Challenging cake recipes

A show-stopping layer cake of moist buttermilk sponge, jam, berries and cream cheese frosting - a real centrepiece

Give coffee cake the ultimate upgrade - layer with chocolate hazelnut frosting, add a creamy topping and sprinkle with crushed nuts

A deliciously moreish cake with no added fat or sugar – you have to try it to believe it. Plus it's easily made gluten-free

This creamy chocolate and coffee layer cake has real wow factor and is ideal for a celebration

These zesty cupcakes look so gorgeous you won't want to eat them, but once you start you won't be able to stop

A light, zingy cake with a drizzle of chocolate and candied zest for a special finishing touch

Cover the light buttery sponge of this classic celebration cake with silky-smooth meringue buttercream and colourful edible polka dots

A stunning rose and almond sponge in the distinctive checkered pattern, hidden in sweet marzipan icing

The perfect teatime treat, this moist and fruity cake is easy baking at its best

You'd never guess that this spectacular dessert is dairy-free, decorated with a zesty ganache using orange juice instead of cream

These neat, zesty cakes are finished off with a smooth, rich topping

A light vanilla sponge dotted with seeds and sandwiched with orange frosting and fresh strawberries - heavenly

The sweet and salty combo of peanut butter and chocolate make this cake irresistible - decorate with pretzels for added crunch

Bake this impressive tropical sponge for a special occasion. This scrumptious triple-layer passion fruit cake is also perfect for Valentine's Day

Take lemon meringue to a new level with this caramel-infused sponge filled with lemon curd and topped with Italian meringue

A super easy brownie recipe for a squidgy chocolate bake. Watch our foolproof recipe video to help you get a perfect traybake every time.

Celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Alice in Wonderland with a sensational sponge sandwiched with fresh strawberries and cream

Duck eggs make this sponge extra light and fluffy - cover in a rich buttercream for a showstopping Easter bake or stunning birthday cake

These cute cakes make a perfect finish for a special dinner and you can bake the sponge up to two days ahead

Replace sugar with xylitol and swap butter and oil for a puréed whole orange in this light and zesty cake, with ground almonds and polenta

This towering cake has layers of chocolate sponge, meringue and chestnut cream - a stunning centrepiece for a festive dinner party

Get ahead for a dinner party or celebration with this indulgent, fruity cake which can be frozen for up to 2 months

A grown-up, lightly-spiced sponge that is sandwiched with pears caramelised in maple syrup and topped with meringue buttercream

The toffee nut topping gives this sponge the edge- we used Brazil nuts, hazelnut, pecans and almonds