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Squares of fudgy chocolate brownies with crackly tops stacked on baking paper, one broken open to show a moist centreAmerican

Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

Dense, glossy brownies with a thin crackly top and a soft, fudgy centre. Made with one bowl, simple pantry ingredients and real dark chocolate.

48 minServes 16
Sliced vanilla sponge cake with jam and buttercream filling on a white cake standContinental

Vanilla Sponge Cake

A soft, golden two-layer sponge sandwiched with strawberry jam and vanilla buttercream. It uses simple pantry ingredients and suits birthdays and afternoon tea.

50 minServes 10
Sliced two-layer chocolate cake with glossy chocolate ganache on a white cake standAmerican

Chocolate Cake

A deep, moist two-layer chocolate cake made with oil and cocoa, then covered in glossy dark chocolate ganache. It stays soft for days and suits birthdays or any weekend bake.

1 h 10 minServes 12
Sliced golden banana bread loaf with walnuts and butter on a wooden boardAmerican

Banana Bread

A moist, tender loaf made with very ripe bananas, brown sugar and a hint of cinnamon. It is an easy one-bowl bake that turns spotty bananas into tea-time slices.

1 h 15 minServes 10
Sliced two-layer carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts on a cake standAmerican

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist, lightly spiced carrot cake with walnuts, topped with tangy cream cheese frosting. It keeps well, slices cleanly and suits tea time or celebrations.

1 h 10 minServes 12
Golden apple crumble in a baking dish with a spoonful removed and a jug of custard beside itBritish

Apple Crumble

Soft cinnamon-spiced apples under a golden, buttery oat crumble. It is an easy British pudding that uses pantry staples and tastes best warm with custard or cream.

1 hServes 6
Slice of no-bake cheesecake with a biscuit base and fresh strawberry topping on a white plateAmerican

No-Bake Cheesecake

A cool, creamy cheesecake on a buttery biscuit base that sets in the fridge, with no oven needed. Good for hot days, birthdays and make-ahead entertaining.

6 h 45 minServes 10
Glasses of smooth golden mango mousse topped with diced mango and mint leavesContinental

Mango Mousse

A light, silky mousse of ripe mango puree folded into softly whipped cream. It sets in the fridge, so it is an easy make-ahead dessert for mango season.

4 h 18 minServes 6
Chewy chocolate chip cookies on a wooden board with a glass of milkAmerican

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy-centred cookies with crisp golden edges and pockets of melted chocolate. Browned butter and a short rest for the dough give deep toffee flavour with everyday ingredients.

42 minServes 16
Golden coconut macaroons, some dipped in dark chocolate, on a white plateContinental

Coconut Macaroons

Chewy, golden-edged coconut mounds made with just a handful of pantry ingredients. They are gluten-free, ready in about 35 minutes, and easy to dip in chocolate for gifting.

35 minServes 8
Pineapple upside-down cake with glossy caramelised pineapple rings and cherries, with one slice cutAmerican

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

A buttery sponge baked over caramelised pineapple rings and cherries, then flipped to show a glossy, golden top. A classic bake for tea time or family gatherings.

1 h 10 minServes 8
Glazed baked doughnuts with sprinkles cooling on a wire rack beside a cup of teaAmerican

Baked Doughnuts

Soft, cake-style doughnuts baked in a ring pan instead of fried, then dipped in a simple vanilla glaze. They need no yeast, no rising time and no pan of hot oil.

32 minServes 6
Caramel custard turned out onto a plate with glossy golden caramel sauce around itContinental

Caramel Custard

A silky baked egg custard with a glossy golden caramel that pools around it when turned out. It uses simple pantry ingredients and can be made a day ahead.

1 h 5 minServes 6