Bake It Easy: One-pan Recipes That Prove Baking is a Piece of Cake

Who are the authors? Tom Oxford and Oliver Coysh are the duo behind The Exploding Bakery, Exeter’s beloved cake shop and letterbox brownie brand. Known for their environmentally conscious approach and innovative bakes, their creations are stocked at the Royal-approved Fortnum & Mason and have been featured in Vogue, Tatler, Vanity Fair, The Times, and The Guardian.

What’s it about? With Bake It Easy, Tom and Oliver are bringing their signature fun, flavour-packed style to home bakers everywhere.

Baking has never been this simple – or this delicious. Bake It Easy is all about fuss-free one-pan baking, proving that great cakes don’t require endless equipment or complicated techniques. With just three standard tins (a brownie tin, a round cake tin, and a loaf tin), you can create 50 seriously impressive bakes, all with minimal effort.

From classic comfort bakes to bold new flavours, this book is packed with recipes that take humble ingredients and transform them into extraordinary treats. With clear instructions, quick prep times, and plenty of vegan and gluten-free options, Bake It Easy makes great baking accessible for everyone.

Recipes we love: Treacle Pudding Loaf, Toffee Apple Cake, PB&J Blondies, Tiramisu and Maple & Pecan Friand Cake.

Perfect for: Beginner bakers, busy home cooks, and anyone who loves cake but hates washing up.