Old school cake recipes

Bake our easy white chocolate traybake with creamy icing and get creative with toppings. These bite-sized cakes are ideal for sharing or bake sales

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

Fancy a trip down memory lane? This classic school-days sprinkle sponge will do the trick. Serve as an afternoon treat, or for dessert with warm custard

This childhood favourite is sticky, indulgent and completely moreish

If you know someone who likes bakewell tart, then they will just love this cake – it’s full of almond flavour and sandwiched with cherry jam

Rainy day? Get the kids in the kitchen and have some fun making this fruity, fun cake

A moist cake drenched with vanilla syrup. Use as the basis for a range of fabulous celebration cakes

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

Choose your favourite filling for this easy sponge cake – we've opted for lemon curd and whipped cream, but you could have jam. Perfect for afternoon tea.

This nostalgic dessert can be made a day ahead. Fill with a vanilla cream, dust with icing sugar to finish and serve in slices

The ultimate nostalgic treat, make your own Swiss roll sponge with fruity strawberry jam filling. This easy dessert is great for entertaining and birthday parties.

Teach 8-14 year olds how to make fairy cakes and guarantee a fun kitchen activity

Want to know how to make a sponge cake? This nostalgic Victoria cake will provide you with a versatile go-to version

A retro twist to a childhood favourite - learn how to make fairy cakes then decorate for any occasion

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

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 pretty in pink traybake sponge with retro marble icing and a layer of raspberry jam

A moist, fruity cake which is perfect for an afternoon tea with friends

Marble cake is a classic childhood cooking memory. Whether using lurid colours for a psychedelic finish, or just chocolate and vanilla, it's a teatime treat

Update the retro upside-down cake with the sunny flavours of coconut, lime and a splash of coconut rum – it gives the cake a glorious boozy edge

Delight friends with an afternoon tea that includes this easy carrot cake. You can bake the cake, freeze it and just drizzle over the icing on the day

Our traditional Battenberg cake is a delicious project for an afternoon in the kitchen. Bake this easy but impressive cake for a special occasion

This rich, sticky chocolate cake is given a low-fat 'bakeover', then served with chocolate custard for a perfect retro, weekend pud

This thrifty traybake sponge used canned fruit and coconut yogurt. Cut into squares and serve up at a party or cake sale