Whether you’re seeking a simple afternoon bake, an easy-but-impressive showstopper or a throw-it-all-in cake recipe to satisfy a last-minute craving, these recipes are guaranteed to inspire you. From Mary Berry’s classic banana loaf, to three-ingredient brownies, to Nigella’s decadent pavlova, there’s something here for everyone.
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Nadiya Hussain’s Ginger and Almond Florentines
These crisp, chewy florentines are super easy to make, but look impressive enough to give as a gift. The ginger, orange, and almond flavour pairs beautifully with the melted dark and white chocolate.
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A collection of all new baking recipes accompanied by gorgeous photography
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Packed with cakes, pies, and puddings to warm the heart and lift the spirits
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Including mouthwatering savoury bakes as well as irresistible sweets
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Banana Loaf
This banana loaf recipe couldn’t be easier and is a wonderful way to use up those last overripe bananas in the fruit bowl. “The riper the bananas the better”, says Mary.
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Linda’s Lemon Drizzle Cake
Think of tangy lemon syrup seeping into a freshly baked lemon sponge and that’s exactly what this lemon drizzle recipe is all about. Perfect with a cup of tea in the afternoon.
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Blackberry Cake
Make the most of blackberry season with this super-quick cake recipe. You can also swap in other berries depending on the time of year.
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The Ultimate Millionaire’s Shortbread
James Morton has perfected millionaire’s shortbread: expect a simple, crumbly shortbread base, smooth, sweet caramel and a thick layer of chocolate on top.
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Rick Stein’s Clementine, Almond and Olive Oil Cake
Rick Stein’s gluten-free clementine cake is a true celebration of citrus. It’s made with olive oil and almond for a pleasantly dense and damp crumb.
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Prodigious Pavlova
Nigella gives clear, straight-forward instructions to help you make the perfect meringue, or, as she calls it, “billowing, regally magnificent mega-meringue”. Dolloped with whipped cream, lychees and passionfruit and drizzled with raspberry sauce, this is a deceptively simple show-stopper.
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Malted Chocolate Cake
True to style, Mary Berry achieves perfection with this malted chocolate cake. According to Mary; “The malt extract gives a lovely creaminess to the sponge, while the malted chocolate flavour is echoed in the cake’s topping”.
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Nadiya Hussain’s Raspberry Ice Cream Cake
This is the ultimate summer crowd-pleaser from Nadiya Hussain; a light sponge, piled high with easy, homemade ice cream and fresh raspberries.
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Three Ingredient Chocolate Praline Brownies
A Nutella lover’s dream, this easy recipe for perfectly gooey brownies uses just three ingredients: flour, eggs and Nutella. The key to this recipe is in the cooking time – keep an eye on it so it doesn’t set too solid in the oven. You want them a little bit wobbly for maximum squidge.