A wonderfully moist orange cake with cranberries and pistachios – a bit like a cranberry loaf cake. Fragrant with orange zest and finished with a simple orange icing. It’s incredibly quick to make – just like muffins, you simply mix everything together. It keeps fresh

A soft, fluffy honey cake with apples – we absolutely loved it. Maybe it’s because I’m already missing festive baking? 😉 The addition of apples is a perfect touch! The cake is aromatic, moist and delicious – what more could you want?

A true Christmas showstopper! I fell in love after the very first bite. A deliciously crisp-on-the-outside, marshmallow-soft Pavlova layered with a creamy filling enriched with marsala or amaretto, coffee-soaked sponge biscuits and finished with a dusting of cocoa. Elegant

A rich, moist and fluffy coconut cake packed with plenty of kiwi. Interestingly, baked kiwi tastes a bit like gooseberries :). Finished with a coconut icing, which is the perfect final touch. Highly recommended!

A famous and much-loved cake, known especially to fans of Nigella Lawson – a rich honey and chocolate cake topped with adorable marzipan bees :). Soft, beautifully risen, moist yet not heavy. The chocolate doesn’t overpower the flavour – the honey shines through

A classic sunken chocolate cake – baked, cooled, then filled with cream and fruit. Here, it’s paired with a delicate coconut cream and a raspberry compote – a truly wonderful combination. Finished with desiccated coconut and fresh raspberries (optional)

If you love baklava, you’re in for a treat ;).  This version features hazelnuts, dark chocolate and cinnamon, all soaked in a fragrant honey syrup. It’s sticky, rich and completely addictive. Layer upon layer of crisp filo pastry filled with toasted nuts and high-quality chocolate

A truly indulgent peanut butter tart – a bit American, a bit British, with a Swiss twist. No wonder it’s such a crowd-pleaser ;). You’ll find classic British bourbon biscuits (though you can also use Oreo or any chocolate sandwich cookies), creamy Philadelphia, peanut butter

A classic butter cake with rhubarb, almonds and… custard powder :). It gives the cake its lovely vanilla flavour, aroma and beautiful yellow colour. The rhubarb is prepared in advance by tossing it with sugar and leaving it to sit for a few hours. This draws out excess moisture

Delicate shortbread-style Christmas sandwich biscuits with a hint of mandarin and cinnamon… I filled mine with jam, chocolate ganache and dulce de leche – something delicious for everyone :). Quick to make, great fun with children, and most importantly – absolutely

What a flavour combination! A delicious coconut cream paired with aromatic rhubarb, served on a base of amaretti biscuits (though coconut biscuits work just as well). This coconut and rhubarb dessert is quick to prepare and served in individual glasses – simple, elegant

A delicate, sponge-style apple Swiss roll – a lovely idea for a light afternoon treat. Simple to make, using everyday ingredients, and well known in many homes. I baked it for the first time thanks to a reader’s recommendation :). Light, tasty and perfect for

A quick, delicious and melt-in-the-mouth chocolate pudding with pears. Perfect when you’re craving something chocolatey but don’t want to spend more than a few minutes preparing dessert. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and you probably already have all the

Spicy, dark, aromatic, soft and slightly sticky – a bold molasses gingerbread with a peppery kick. Quick to make, yet full of depth. Its deep colour, flavour and aroma all come from molasses – so it’s worth noting, you really have to enjoy it, as it defines the cake.

A light, moist and delicately crumbly chocolate Easter cake with a hint of cardamom. It’s based on a classic sponge-style cake made with potato starch (with a few tweaks – swapping the flours and adding cocoa). This is a great option if you don’t enjoy creaming butter

Delicate Christmas shortbread-style cookies flavoured with anise and a hint of orange. Delicious – as my husband says, and since I’m not the biggest fan of anise, I’ll take his word for it ;). That said, the aroma of anise among festive bakes truly enhances the Christmas

Simple Christmas chocolate cookies made without cutters and from basic ingredients you’ll find in any kitchen (you don’t even need eggs!). Perfect for baking with children – let them make a bit of a mess and finally use up those sprinkles left over from Easter ;).

Strawberry tiramisu is a truly indulgent layered sponge cake with a light cream and plenty of fresh strawberries. It’s a delightful dessert – perfect for the upcoming Mother’s Day. Not overly sweet, beautifully moist, and filled with a melt-in-the-mouth tiramisu-style cream,