Classic cake recipes

A classic British cake from Paul Hollywood, this zingy lemon drizzle slice is a simple traybake, made extra special with feather icing

The classic Victoria sandwich is always a teatime winner – every bite brings a taste of nostalgia

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

Master the chocolate cake with an airy, light sponge and rich buttercream filling. It's simple enough for an afternoon tea but special enough for a party too

Treat yourself to a nostalgic vanilla and raspberry cake, first baked in the eponymous north London district in the late 1800s, and still a British favourite

These individual cupcakes with coffee frosting are easy to make and look great on a cake stand

You just can't beat a good chocolate cake, and this one is guaranteed to disappear as soon as you cut the first slice

A famous traditional Scottish fruitcake with cherries, sultanas and almonds, and a sweet glaze

Follow our step-by-step guide to rolling the perfect peach, cream and raspberry sponge roulade or Swiss roll

A classic English sponge cake, this Madeira loaf is delicately flavoured with lemon and almond - perfect for afternoon tea.

Soured cream makes for a light and moist pretty, ring-shaped cake that's offset by a creamy, crunchy drizzle

This simple almondy cake is a great way of using up pick-your-own raspberries

A rustic fruit crumble cake with raisins and spice and a crunchy nutty topping - a spin on a classic

Our easy, traditional rock cake recipe is the ideal afternoon treat. These simple fruit buns are a great storecupboard bake that everyone will enjoy

This delicious light fruit sponge is packed with storecupboard staples like nuts and dried fruit, it's also budget-friendly

Parkin is a traditional ginger cake from Yorkshire, flavoured with syrupy molasses, oatmeal and warm spices. Bake it for Bonfire Night or an afternoon tea treat.

This easy twist on the classic fruit sponge makes plenty of squares - all decorated with marzipan eggs

Adding a little fruit purée to your buttercream frosting gives you a berry flavour and vibrant colour atop your sponges

Individual lemon sponge cakes with crunchy sugar topping that make a perfect addition to a tea stand

This bake is lighter than the traditional rich fruitcake and is a blank canvas to ice and decorate as you wish

Bring the flavours of an English summer to your table with this clever twist on a traditional favourite

We know how you love hot treacle sponge and sticky ginger cake, so this gorgeous pud is sure to become a favourite

Indulge yourself with this ultimate chocolate ganache cake recipe that is beautifully moist, rich and fudgy. Perfect for a celebration or an afternoon tea

Make a vegan-friendly version of a classic simnel cake this Easter so everyone can enjoy a treat. Use a kitchen blowtorch to easily achieve that signature burnished look on the marzipan