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Salted caramel poke cake

This poke cake has the wow factor with holes in the sponge that ensure every bite is drenched in caramel. Finish with cream cheese frosting and more caramel

Author: Good Food team

Millionaire's cheesecake

Indulge in this no-bake chocolate cheesecake after a special dinner. Whether it's for New Year's Eve or a birthday, it's sure to impress

Author: Lulu Grimes

Creating your wedding cake

Jane Hornby's wedding cake is our simplest ever. And each tier is flavoured differently, so there's something for everyone...

Author: Jane Hornby

5 minute mocha pots

This dreamy dessert is ready in under 10 minutes. Use milk chocolate if you're feeding young children

Author: Chelsie Collins

Magical reindeer cake

Bake a Christmas cake that looks like Rudolph! Kids will love it and everyone will enjoy the rich chocolate sponge with buttercream and biscuit antlers

Author: Juliet Sear

Salted caramel pear puffs

These individual fruity desserts are a cross between a Yorkshire pudding and a French clafoutis - bake, then drench in salted caramel sauce

Author: Sarah Cook

Pineapple & rum cake

Bake this cake as a centrepiece dessert when entertaining. It's sure to go down a storm with its stunning pineapple design and sunny Caribbean flavours

Author: Lulu Grimes

Plum & marzipan pie

Top this deep pink pie filling with a lattice crust made of buttery sweet shortcrust pastry for a showstopping end to a special meal

Author: Cassie Best

Snowball truffles

Festive fun for the kids, these snowy truffles are great to give as gifts and fun to make in school holidays

Author: Tana Ramsay

Frozen banana lollies

Make for kids and big kids, too! These banana lollies with chocolate, hundreds and thousands and strawberries are great for a party or after-school treat

Author: Miriam Nice

Vanilla cherry pie

Break through crisp shortcrust pastry and dig into the fruity filling of this comforting, seasonal pudding for an indulgent weekend treat

Author: Cassie Best

Ice cream sundae bar

Create a pop-up bar for teens that serves ice cream sundaes. Choose the flavours everyone likes and offer a range of toppings so guests can help themselves

Author: Lulu Grimes

Clotted cream & stem ginger ice cream

Add a zing to your ice cream with Rick Stein's spicy suggestions

Author: Rick Stein

Chocolate Tia Maria nuggets

Gorgeously tempting chocolate treats with an added kick of Tia Maria

Author: Mary Cadogan

Club Tropicana ice cream cake

Serve up the wow factor at the end of a summer menu with this ice cream cake. It features layers of mango and raspberry sorbet, sponge, cream and chocolate

Author: Lulu Grimes

Halloween toffee apples

Making these toffee apples is a job for grown-ups as the toffee will be very hot - but the kids will love eating them. They're the perfect Halloween treat

Author: Lulu Grimes

Gooey toffee puddings

Indulgent yet wonderfully light, these individual caramel sponges are baked with a sticky toffee sauce - keep in the freezer for a last-minute pud

Author: Justine Pattison

Chocolate & Earl Grey torte

Never before has it been so easy to impress - this soft-centered torte can be made ahead and frozen or baked from scratch in just an hour

Author: Sarah Cook

Irish stout pudding with Whisky cream

Soaking the fruit in Irish stout really plumps it up and gives a rich, dark pudding without the bitterness of brandy or rum

Author: Jane Hornby

Pear & berry pie

Combine two classic sweets - poached pears and a fruit pie - to make this stunning dessert with a decorative top to impress your dinner guests

Author: Cassie Best

Pistachio & rose water kulfi

This delicately fragrant frozen Indian dessert combines pistachio nuts and rosewater - the perfect way to cool down after a spicy meal

Author: Anjum Anand

Rhubarb & custard meringue tart

Bake our fabulous meringue tart that boasts the classic combination of rhubarb and custard. It makes a great dinner party centrepiece

Author: Rosie Birkett

Cranberry & orange Chelsea bun tree

These are filled with tangy orange and cranberry, spices and a spiral of grated marzipan. Serve with a cup of coffee as part of a holiday brunch

Author: Cassie Best

Chocolate lime fondants with candied lime peel

Rich, dark chocolate and tart citrussy limes are a dreamy combination in this warm, gooey-centred chocolate dessert

Author: Nadiya Hussain

Unicorn poo meringues

Make our fun, rainbow-swirled meringues with the kids - especially if they're fans of the unicorn trend. They'll love decorating these cute little treats

Author: Juliet Sear

Sticky Stick biscuits

Get the kids to help out with making these chocolate stick biscuits. They're easy and fun to decorate exactly like the character from Hey Duggee

Author: Juliet Sear

Watermelon sugar cookies

Brighten up summer with these colourful watermelon sugar cookies. A family favourite, they look impressive, but you only need a few ingredients to make them

Author: Cassie Best

White chocolate trifle

Love trifle? This white chocolate custard and passion fruit combination is really something special - the perfect dessert for a celebration

Author: Tom Kerridge

Easter nest coconut & white chocolate cupcakes

Try saying no to these little sponges with frosting and clever bird decoration made with chocolate eggs

Author: Sarah Cook

Blueberry sundae with candied bacon

This indulgent ice cream dessert is inspired by the sweet and salty flavours of blueberry pancakes, crispy bacon and maple syrup

Author: Cassie Best

Fruit plait

Kids will love helping make this easy spiced dessert - similar to an apple and pear strudel, but with ready-rolled puff pastry instead of filo

Author: Good Food team

Mincemeat, apple & marzipan wreath

This festive bake can be served warm with thick brandy cream or custard as dessert or, once cool, slice into wedges and serve with a cup of tea or mulled wine

Author: Cassie Best

Halloween apple & strawberry pie

Make this fruity pie as a Halloween treat. Puff pastry is filled with strawberry jam and apple then decorated with icing eyes for an Egyptian 'mummy' effect

Author: Lulu Grimes

Spider web chocolate fudge muffins

Special Hallowe'en chocolatey bakes for lucky trick or treaters - you can make ahead and freeze

Author: Angela Nilsen

Honey saffron Christmas cake

Has all the flavours of Christmas without being too heavy and can be made at the last minute too

Author: Jane Hornby

Choc hazelnut ice cream sandwich

Squish chocolate and salted caramel ice cream between two chocolate cookies to make this irresistible frozen dessert. Devour immediately or pop in the freezer

Author: Elena Silcock

Piernik (Polish gingerbread)

A classic Polish honey gingerbread cake is adapted by Edd Kimber. It's layered with plum jam and coated in chocolate with sprinkles of edible gold

Author: Edd Kimber

Hidden heart cake

Slice into this delicious loaf cake and reveal the secret heart design running through the middle - a really romantic bake!

Author: Good Food team

Madeleines

Rustle up these little French sponges for a bake sale or special treat. They're best eaten warm from the oven, served with coffee or tea

Author: Barney Desmazery

Blood orange & olive oil bundt cake

Using a bundt tin, gives a stunning effect to this zesty cake with light olive oil sponge and decadent white chocolate and blood orange glaze

Author: Edd Kimber

Valentine's Day cupcakes

Got a sweet tooth? Treat someone special on Valentine's Day with these rich chocolate cupcakes hiding a secret white chocolate truffle centre

Author: Good Food team

Bubble waffles

These waffles are made in a special honeycomb mould and are a popular treat in Hong Kong. The result is crispy edges and soft, chewy 'bubbles'

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Coconut ice cream with mango & passion fruit

Sweet mango and tangy lime make a great topping for ice cream in this easy, fruity dessert

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Orange & almond cake with citrus mascarpone

An unbelievably moist and yummy dessert

Author: Good Food team

Bread and butter pudding

Transform a stale loaf into a comforting bread and butter pudding. This traditional British dessert is layered with a rich vanilla custard, dried fruit and lemon zest

Author: Katy Gilhooly

Peach cobbler

Bake a comforting, easy pudding with tinned peaches. Cobbler is an ideal, no-fuss dessert that can be on the table in under an hour. Serve with ice cream

Author: Elena Silcock

Strawberry jam ripple ice cream

Make this strawberry ripple ice cream for a divine summer dessert. It's so simple and easily adaptable, just be sure to use a soft-set jam, as solid versions won't work

Author: Diana Henry

Rice pop doughnuts

These rice pop ring doughnuts are a fun activity for kids to get stuck into over the holidays. Just a few ingredients needed, no baking and plenty of sprinkles

Author: Lulu Grimes

Bourbon, black cherry & bacon brownies

These American traybake brownies include all of our favourite things, chocolate, booze and bacon - pure decadence

Author: Emma Freud

The ultimate makeover: Vanilla ice cream

Angela Nilsen creates a luscious ice cream that is creamy, fresh and - wait for it.... low-fat!

Author: Angela Nilsen