Homemade marzipan out does shop-bought every time, if orange isn't your thing try ginger or cinnamon - it's simple too
It's worth having a go at making your own marzipan to cover your Christmas cake - and you can experiment with adding different flavours
Paul Hollywood's almond and apricot 'couronne' is crammed with fruit and nuts and is a great alternative to stollen
Swap cherry for tangy lemon and lime for a zingy spin on this classic almond pie with sponge filling and layer of fruity curd
Sugar-sweet chunks of molten marzipan harmonise with sharp fruity plums in this autumn tart
This rhubarb sponge with orange and lemon zest can be served warm with a dollop of crème fraîche or cool as a cake - a spring dessert or afternoon tea treat
This pretty twist on a classic German Christmas bake is lightly spiced, filled with mixed dried fruit and marzipan, then dusted with icing sugar
This classic chequerboard cake wrapped in marzipan is easier to achieve than you think
A zesty twist on an Easter favourite, serve with creamy lemon curd and watch these tasty hot cross buns disappear
Prepare ahead and freeze this rich filo pastry pud, then cook from frozen for the perfect fuss-free seasonal dessert
This fun spin on the traditional Lancashire fruit cakes uses leftover marzipan to make irresistible individual pies
Our traditional Battenberg cake is a delicious project for an afternoon in the kitchen. Bake this easy but impressive cake for a special occasion
Half-cake, half-stollen, this last-minute Christmas bake doesn't need to mature, and is bursting with festive flavours, mixed spice, dried fruit and nuts
Ready-made pastry and marzipan make these tarts a doddle to make for summer dinner parties
A new take on baked apples, great served with clotted cream or custard
Top this deep pink pie filling with a lattice crust made of buttery sweet shortcrust pastry for a showstopping end to a special meal
This stunning Easter bake has pink and yellow squares of light sponge, sandwiched with apricot jam and is topped with balls of marzipan
Follow our step-by-step guide to icing a fruitcake with white fondant and marzipan, then decorate with smiling gingerbread men and cute candy canes
A showstopper pud with a secret layer of chewy marzipan baked into the shortcrust base- impressive but so simple
The sweet German fruit and marzipan loaf recipe is adapted into a gorgeous wreath cake with decorative fondant holly icing and almond marzipan
Serve this stunning cherry and marzipan dessert warm with clotted cream or crème fraîche. Any leftovers can be reheated as a breakfast pastry
