Valentine's baking recipes

These decorative cupcakes make the perfect centrepiece for a wedding or christening, or a lovely gift

James Martin's easy biscuits taste as good as they look and make an ideal Valentine's Day gift

Bake this impressive tropical sponge for a special occasion. This scrumptious triple-layer passion fruit cake is also perfect for Valentine's Day

These zesty cupcakes look so gorgeous you won't want to eat them, but once you start you won't be able to stop

Bake this decadent dark chocolate and orange cake for a special occasion or afternoon tea treat. Top with a layer of rich ganache and candied orange peel

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

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

A stunning rose and almond sponge in the distinctive checkered pattern, hidden in sweet marzipan icing

A light, but luscious cake made with hazelnuts - serve a slice for dessert with a dollop of crème fraîche

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

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

You can't beat American-style cookies with big chunks of chocolate and nuts. The perfect grown-up biscuit

Get kids cooking at the weekend by baking this yummy brownie cake, much better than shop bought

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

Perfect for a special occasion, this American style dessert really has the wow-factor

Bake a batch of our irresistible all-American double chocolate chunk cookies to enjoy with your cuppa. These easy sweet treats are ideal for weekend baking

This rich cake makes an impressive centrepiece for any summer tea party

Make a dense, rich chocolate cake for a special occasion or anytime treat. While suitable for those following a gluten-free diet, it will prove a hit with everyone

This super-simple Italian dessert actually benefits from being made ahead, allowing all the lovely flavours to mingle

Who could resist a zesty treat? These dainty melt-in-the-mouth lemon biscuits make a scrumptious addition to an afternoon tea spread

Try our take on this classic sandwich biscuit. Our homemade custard creams combine three layers of buttery biscuit with a creamy custard icing filling

You've got all bases covered with white, milk and dark chocolate in these American-style cookies, best enjoyed warm with a cold glass of milk

These sweet and sticky treats are best made a day in advance - perfect if you need to get ahead for a bake sale

Traditional battenberg is given a bakeover with this chocolate, rose and raspberry chequerboard cake