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Simnel muffins

A new twist on a traditional recipe and perfect for getting the kids involved in the festivities

Author: Mary Cadogan

Double chocolate cheesecake

Cheesecake is always incredibly popular, but add chocolate and it elevates it to something with even more crowd appeal

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Dense & dark chocolate loaf

This cake is mixed and made in a saucepan - how easy is that! It's best eaten on the same day, or within two

Author: Jane Hornby

Make ahead mince pies

It wouldn't be Christmas without mince pies, and you just can't beat homemade - these can be cooked from frozen for extra ease

Author: James Martin

Blueberry lemon cakes with cheesecake topping

These neat, zesty cakes are finished off with a smooth, rich topping

Author: Emma Lewis

Starry mincemeat slices

Get creative with your mincemeat this Christmas and try this simple traybake version of mince pies

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Next level hot cross buns

Forget shop-bought and make your own hot cross buns. The beauty of making your own is that you can pack in the spices and dried fruit you want, making them extra special

Author: Barney Desmazery

Frosted candy cake

Give your cake a personal touch this Christmas with this cute and simple design

Author: Good Food team

Gooseberry gems

Gooseberries are often overlooked, but it's just a matter of knowing how to cook them and how to dress them up

Author: Jane Hornby

Swirly lemon drizzle fingers

Polenta (sometimes called fine cornmeal) gives this cake its yellow colour and soft texture

Author: Jane Hornby

Citrus bars

Crisp shortbread biscuit base with a creamy citrus curd baked onto the top

Author: Mary Cadogan

Deep filled mince pies

These deep, decadent mince pies with a layer of almond frangipane cook brilliantly from frozen

Author: Jane Hornby

Buttermilk scones

Afternoon tea just wouldn't be the same without warm scones straight from the oven

Author: Good Food team

Rhubarb & custard cake

This recipe tastes even better with homegrown rhubarb

Author: Jane Hornby

Almond & lemon curd buttons

Hidden inside these crumbly biscuits lies a heart of lemon curd, giving an unexpected burst of flavour

Author: Jane Hornby

Chocolate, orange & almond simnel cake

A rich, indulgent Easter treat with orange frosting and homemade chocolate marzipan, great for those who don't like traditional fruit cake

Author: Sarah Cook

Cranberry, pumpkin seed & caramel flapjacks

Salted butter balances the sweetness of the caramel and dried fruit in this indulgent traybake made from rolled oats

Author: Cassie Best

Gaby's Victoria sandwich

Seven-year-old Gaby shares her special Victoria sandwich recipe - a great cake for Mother's Day

Author: Good Food team

Party vol au vents

Use our foolproof recipe for retro puff pastry cases, then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé

Author: Good Food team

Bunting biscuits

Add a touch of fun to your party with these edible flag-shaped cookies - ice in your favourite colours

Author: Sarah Cook

Nutty Florentine bars

This clever tray bake combines a buttery shortbread base with a Florentine inspired topping - finished with cherries and dark chocolate

Author: Sarah Cook

Banoffee marshmallow cake

This fun cake won the 11-17 age group in our 20th birthday cake competition

Author: Good Food team

Sweetcorn dippers with sugar & spice

You may need to convince people to try this unusual recipe, but once they do they'll be converted

Author: Barney Desmazery

Hannah Obee's Salted caramel chocolate cake

This sophisticated cake, one of the final three in our 20th birthday cake competition, is dark, rich and moist

Author: Good Food team

Orange frosted panettone cake

If you've been given a panettone over Christmas but you're not sure what to do with it, try this superfast, special stacked cake

Author: Jane Hornby

Fruity spiced swirls

A Swiss-roll-style scone filled with autumnal apples and spice

Author: Jane Hornby

Birthday bug cake

Children will love the butterfly and ladybird decorations on this colourful cake - and you'll love its simplicity

Author: Jane Hornby

Apple pie cookie kit

This jar of cookie ingredients makes an original gift for a favourite teacher - simply pop in a jar and add a label with the cooking instructions to transform into deliciously fruity, spiced biscuits

Author: Sarah Cook

Light & fluffy chocolate mocha cake

Have your cake and eat it, with this beautifully decadent low-fat chocolate cake

Author: Mary Cadogan

Lemon drizzle cake

It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?

Author: Tana Ramsay

Chococcino cake

We know you all love coffee cake as much as chocolate cake, so why not combine the two?

Author: Barney Desmazery

Citrus bars

Crisp shortbread biscuit base with a creamy citrus curd baked onto the top

Author: Mary Cadogan

Mince pie trees

Love mince pies? They you'll love these little tree-shaped Danish pastry-like bites, with their layers of buttery pastry bonded with fruity, gooey mincemeat

Author: Good Food team

Carrot loaf cake

Who can resist a slice of moist, frosting-topped carrot cake with a warming cuppa?

Author: James Martin

Lemon drizzle cake

It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?

Author: Tana Ramsay

Campfire cupcakes

A make-ahead treat, these will take you back to toasting marshmallows around an open fire

Author: Good Food team

Buttermilk scones

Afternoon tea just wouldn't be the same without warm scones straight from the oven

Author: Good Food team

Low fat chocolate & cranberry muffins

These gorgeous low-fat muffins make a great coffee morning treat. Flavoured with cinnamon and studded with dried cranberries, they are best served warm from the oven

Author: Mary Cadogan

Chocolate fudge cake

You just can't beat a good chocolate cake, and this one is guaranteed to disappear as soon as you cut the first slice

Author: James Martin

Smoked trout, horseradish & asparagus vol au vent filling

Bring a retro party canapé up to date - fill individual puff pastry cases with creamy smoked fish

Author: Good Food team

Easy rocky road

Great for a bake sale, a gift, or simply an afternoon treat to enjoy with a cuppa, this rocky road is quick to make and uses mainly storecupboard ingredients.

Author: Member recipe by Aaron Goodall

Chocolate fudge cake

You just can't beat a good chocolate cake, and this one is guaranteed to disappear as soon as you cut the first slice

Author: James Martin

Simple mince pies

For a real treat this Christmas, try Sara's generously filled mince pies with a cup of tea. They are made with a no-need-to-roll pastry that is similar to shortbread

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Chocolate fudge cake

You just can't beat a good chocolate cake, and this one is guaranteed to disappear as soon as you cut the first slice

Author: James Martin

Chocolate fudge cake

You just can't beat a good chocolate cake, and this one is guaranteed to disappear as soon as you cut the first slice

Author: James Martin

Shortbread recipe

Bake these classic shortbread biscuits to wow a crowd. You only need four ingredients, but you can mix it up with lemon or orange zest, or try adding chopped pistachios

Author: Emma Lewis

Party vol au vents

Use our foolproof recipe for retro puff pastry cases, then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé

Author: Good Food team

Coconut carrot slices

If you're looking for a treat for afternoon tea, or something to make for a cake sale, try this crunchy-topped traybake

Author: Jane Hornby

Gingerbread man

Even the smallest hands can help make these gingerbread men - perfect for Christmas. You can use raisins, sultanas or Smarties to decorate

Author: Good Food team

Lemon drizzle cake

It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?

Author: Tana Ramsay