Self-raising flour recipes

A cross between banana bread and a drizzle cake, this easy banana loaf recipe is a quick bake that can be frozen. It's great for using up overripe bananas, too.

The perfect party cake, a Victoria sponge is a traditional bake everyone will love. Makes an easy wedding cake, too

You can have a batch of scones on the table in 20 minutes with Jane Hornby's storecupboard recipe, perfect for unexpected guests

Transform a classic lemon drizzle cake into a self-saucing pud for a cheap, comforting dessert. Serve with cream or custard

Turn a simple traybake into a floral masterpiece with some clever piping – the perfect cake for a springtime gathering

Use our easy gluten-free bread recipe to make light, fluffy breads which can be used for scooping up sauces, served alongside curries or served as a lunchtime snack with some dips

Light, fluffy and fruity, these pancakes are an American classic. Serve them stacked high with syrup and extra fruit

Spring flavour in every bite of this savoury bake

Enjoy a comforting dessert with the time-honoured combo of rum and raisin in a sponge pudding. Serve warm with custard or cream, if you like

Hidden rice puffs give reader Pamela Johnson's butterscotch chocolate chip biscuits a good crunch

These low-fat banana and blueberry muffins make a great breakfast option. Store in an airtight container for up to three days, or freeze for up to a month

Perfect for a bake sale, kid's party or sweet afternoon snack, these iced cupcakes are the simplest sponges around and can be decorated as you like

Eloise Shardlow creates a delicate, floral twist on the classic sponge cake. Dried rose petals, rose icing and raspberries make for a showstopping decoration

Easy, American-style, fluffy pancakes are great for feeding a crowd at breakfast or brunch. Top with something sweet like fruit, jam or syrup, or rashers of crispy bacon.

Top this citrussy sponge with lemon icing and candied peel. Greek yogurt creates a cake that's extra moist and tangy, for an irresistible teatime treat

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

If you’ve got a spare half-an-hour, whip up these easy muffins and freeze them for when you need them

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

A stunning cake that will fast become a failsafe option for any event

These sweet banana cakes are lovely and simple to make for a bake sale or children's party

If you like American-style cookies, you’ll love
these pale, chewy delights. Plus, they can be baked from frozen

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

A simple baked version of this classic childhood pudding, with a zesty treacle sauce forming an irresistible puddle at the bottom

This easy summer bake made by adding dots of cheesecake mix to almond sponge along with chunks of fruit is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser