Layered lemon and elderflower cake topped with flowers

Showstopping cake recipes

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Make an impression with our showstopping bakes. From layered wedding cakes to fun birthday cakes, these spectacular sponges are perfect for any occasion.

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Lemon & elderflower celebration cake

A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.130 ratings
- 1 hr 25 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
Igloo cake

A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
- 1 hr 25 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
Chocolate ganache drip cake

A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.17 ratings
- 1 hr 55 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
How to make a piping bag

Discover how to make a piping bag for cake decorating. This step-by-step video shows the simple technique of cutting and folding baking parchment to make a cone shape.
Ultimate traditional Victoria sponge

A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.36 ratings
- 1 hr 10 mins
- Easy
Unicorn cake

A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.9 ratings
- 2 hrs
- More effort
- Vegetarian
Toffee apple cake

A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.24 ratings
- 1 hr 35 mins
- A challenge
Gravity-defying sweetie cake

A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.60 ratings
- 1 hr 35 mins
- More effort
Maltesers® cake

A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.6 ratings
- 1 hr 10 mins
- A challenge
- Vegetarian
Raspberry spice cake

A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.17 ratings
- 1 hr 15 mins
- More effort
Carrot & pineapple cake

A star rating of 4 out of 5.14 ratings
- 1 hr 30 mins
- Easy
Frances Quinn’s Summer’s day wedding cake

A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.6 ratings
- 5 hrs 10 mins
- A challenge
Frosted pinecone cake

A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings
- 1 hr 25 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
John Whaite's Chocolate chiffon cake with salted caramel butter cream

A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.25 ratings
- 2 hrs
- More effort
Polka-dot strawberry cake

A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.11 ratings
- 1 hr 55 mins
- A challenge
Funfetti cake

A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.59 ratings
- 1 hr
- More effort
- Vegetarian
Gin & tonic cake

A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.38 ratings
- 1 hr 45 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
Chocolate drip cake

A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.22 ratings
- 3 hrs
- A challenge
Rainbow zebra cake

A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.30 ratings
- 1 hr 20 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Vegan birthday cake

A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.29 ratings
- 1 hr 30 mins
- More effort
- Vegan
Mermaid cake

A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.9 ratings
- 2 hrs
- A challenge
Rosewater & raspberry sponge cake

A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.38 ratings
- 1 hr
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Hummingbird cake

A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.33 ratings
- 1 hr 15 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian

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