Easy cake recipes

Want a freshly baked cake but haven't got the time for anything too technical? Here are ten easy-bake recipes that save time but don't skimp on taste.

  • Chocolate cake Chocolate cake Gioconda Scott's rich and tipsy chocolate cake, flavoured with lashings of brandy is nice and easy
  • Banana cake Banana cake Andi Peters’ favourite afternoon temptation is simple to whip up and comes in at only 87p per serving
  • Lemon drizzle cake Lemon drizzle cake Eleanor Smallwood's lemon drizzle cake looks impressive but is dead easy
  • Hummingbird cake Hummingbird cake Similar to carrot cake, hummingbird cake contains bananas and pineapple to keep it moist and packed with flavour
  • Red velvet cake Red velvet cake Lorraine Balinska makes this traditional American cake with vivid red colouring
  • Victoria sponge cake Victoria sponge cake This classic sponge cake recipe is sure to become a favourite - feather light with a fabulous filling
  • Dutch apple cake Dutch apple cake Rachel Allen’s recipe is an old favourite – the apples sink to the bottom as it cooks, leaving a light sponge with a crisp sugary crust
  • Vanilla cupcakes Vanilla cupcakes A creamy white chocolate icing tops Bill Granger's gorgeous little cup cakes
  • Carrot cake Carrot cake Home baking without effort - this easy carrot cake is topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting
  • Parkin Parkin Simple to prepare, James Martin's unusual but deliciously sticky parkin makes a supremely satisfying snack

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