Easy baking recipes

Make these marbled sponges in less than an hour – they're an effortless bake but will impress your friends and family

This simple traybake is inspired by one of our favourite brews - chai. Spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom, this moist coconut sponge is the perfect accompaniment to a cuppa

Hazelnut wafer chocolates make an indulgent finishing touch to these fudgy chocolate brownie squares studded with chopped nuts

This easy all-in-one cake is perfect if you've got friends coming for coffee or afternoon tea

Try these easy, chewy chocolate chip cookies with malted milk - pop in the biscuit tin or cookie jar for up to 5 days

This cake has all the flavours of Christmas, but won't take ages to make - you can decorate it any way you like. Ideal for a wedding cake too

Use super-ripe avocados in this savoury bake, topped with crumbly cheese, sweet potato chunks and a scattering of mixed seeds

A tea-time treat - packed with sweet honey. A great way to use up those ripe bananas too

Forget the tea and cake here and serve this with a glass of sherry. For the best result make this the day before so the flavours can infuse

If you’re looking for a treat for afternoon
tea, or something to make for a cake sale, try this crunchy-topped traybake

This easy-to-make bake will keep somewhere cool in an airtight tin for up to two days

Keep these five ingredients in your storecupboard so you can whip up a tasty traybake when friends drop by unexpectedly

This zesty shortbread from BBC Good Food reader Jo Foster has a beautiful crumbly texture and zingy lemon flavour. Add ginger for an extra kick if you like

Retro favourite coffee and walnut cake in a cupcake version, with a choice of luxurious mascarpone topping or classic buttercream

These light cakes are perfect for freezing – they just need a quick blast in the microwave to bring them back to life

These nutty biscuits are packed with chocolate chunks and chewy dried fruit - swap the cashews for peanuts if you prefer

This vanilla and rhubarb buckle, a brighter cousin to the traditional American-style teatime cake, is perfect for the cold months when forced rhubarb shines

The perfect summer pud for a lunch party, or treat with afternoon tea

Update a classic school-dinner recipe by using caramel sauce instead of pink custard to serve alongside chocolate squares. Kids (and big kids) will love it

It may taste indulgent, but this low-sugar fruity bake is sweetened with xylitol and topped with crunchy pecans

This dark and sticky ginger cake is made healthier with naturally sweet dates, buttermilk and plenty of cinnamon and fresh ginger

Rustle up a moreish chocolate chip banana bread – it’s a great way to use up ripe bananas that are lingering in the fruit bowl