Cake recipes

Cake recipes to indulge in, including classic Victoria sponge cake recipe, a moist carrot cake recipe, a coffee cake recipe and the ultimate chocolate cake recipe.

  • 10 ways with cake pops

    10 ways with cake pops

    Cake pop recipes including Rachel Allen's easy recipe, marshmallow pops and banana pops

  • How to make battenberg

    How to make battenberg

    Make an impressive battenberg cake by following our step-by-step photo guide

  • Classic cakes

    Classic cakes

    From a simple sponge cake recipe to a rich chocolate cake recipe, we have got 10 of the best cake recipes to try

  • Vegetable cakes

    Vegetable cakes

    Make healthier cakes with our best ever vegetable cake recipes, from classic carrot cake to beetroot cupcakes

  • James Martin's cake recipes

    James Martin's cake recipes

    Try James Martin's cake recipes inspired by his tour of the east coast of America

  • How to frost cupcakes

    How to frost cupcakes

    Decorating cupcakes? See our step-by-step photo guide on how to ice cupcakes

  • Chocolate cupcakes

    Chocolate cupcakes

    Pick from our top 10 chocolate cupcake recipes, including chocolate and banana and mint choc

  • Celebration cakes

    Celebration cakes

    Celebrate a special occasin with a cake to wow, including multi-coloured Edd Kimber's rainbow cake

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