Kids' party recipes

Decorate a towering chocolate sponge with sweets and molten toffee 'lava' to create a dazzling children's treat

These pizza puff pinwheels make the ideal supper treat for under 5s, with ready-made pasta sauce, a little ham, grated cheese and shop-bought puff pastry

Put on your favourite movie and whip up a batch of our simple toffee popcorn for a special film night treat

A stunning children's birthday chocolate cake with hidden treasure buried on a sandy desert island for the kids to dig into

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

A fun chocolate birthday cake decorated with buttons, biscuits and marzipan - bound to be a hit with young children

Keep the kids cool this summer with these simple - and refreshingly healthy - ice lollies

Try our easy recipe for homemade lemonade, using fresh lemon juice and sugar. A simple classic that everyone can enjoy on a hot summer's day.

Transform this popular Spanish street food into an indulgent dessert. It features a silky sauce for dipping, which you can use in lots of other ways

A firm favourite with children, these sticks are ready in seconds

Enjoy our blueberry cheesecake doughnuts as a special treat. They're worth the effort – there’s nothing like eating a warm homemade doughnut, and kids will love them

Stun a crowd and get creative with this themed celebration cake - details include a chocolate ladder, icing water splash and toy firemen

These bright and fun cupcakes are perfect for kids' parties

Homemade burgers and chips beat shop-bought every time. Why not make double and freeze a batch?

Rustle up these loaded nachos for the ultimate family-friendly snack. They're cheesy, crunchy and easy enough to knock up quickly for a movie night

Make our rich, gooey brownies with the kids for an easy dessert or baking project. These fudgy chocolate squares are delicious with ice cream

Get kids busy in the kitchen with these scrummy courgette muffins, perfect for cooks aged between 8-14

Fill rice paper wrappers with tropical fruit for a dessert that's portable and perfect for a picnic. Serve with our mixed berry coulis for dunking

This American-style chocolate traybake is super-easy, can be prepared in advance and cuts into even portions. It's perfect for birthday parties or bake sales

Swirly vanilla cookies, edged with sprinkles and stars – these unicorn-inspired biscuits are ideal for kids' parties or as a fun home baking activity

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

The latest in our cooking with kids series looks at kneading, rolling and sauce skills- then let your child build their own pizza from their favourite toppings

Make for kids and big kids, too! These banana lollies with chocolate, hundreds and thousands and strawberries are great for a party or after-school treat

This generous cake is big enough to feed a crowd and is a combination of all our favourite summer ingredients: strawberries, Victoria sponge, meringues, fresh cream, white chocolate and buttery shortbread