Classic cake recipes

Top this classic carrot cake with moreish icing and chopped walnuts or pecans. Serve as a sweet treat with a cup of tea any time of the day.

The perfect party cake, a Victoria sponge is a traditional bake everyone will love. Makes an easy wedding cake, too

It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?

These pretty cupcakes are perfect for a special occasion. The flavoured syrup help the cakes stay moist, so you can make them a day ahead and decorate the next day

If you know someone who likes bakewell tart, then they will just love this cake – it’s full of almond flavour and sandwiched with cherry jam

A classic British cake from the Bake Off judge, Paul Hollywood's lemon drizzle is a simple traybake, made extra special with feather icing

The classic Victoria sandwich is always a teatime winner – every bite brings a taste of nostalgia

The classic combo is made extra sumptuous with mascarpone frosting - a traditional sponge for cake sales and parties

These zesty cupcakes look so gorgeous you won't want to eat them, but once you start you won't be able to stop

Master the chocolate cake with an airy, light sponge and rich buttercream filling. It's simple enough for an afternoon tea but special enough for a party too

A cross between banana bread and a drizzle cake, this easy banana loaf recipe is a quick bake that can be frozen. It's great for using up overripe bananas, too.

These individual cupcakes with coffee frosting are easy to make and look great on a cake stand

You just can't beat a good chocolate cake, and this one is guaranteed to disappear as soon as you cut the first slice

Squidgy and super moreish, these gorgeous foolproof fruity chocolate bakes will be snapped up in seconds

A famous traditional Scottish fruitcake with cherries, sultanas and almonds, and a sweet glaze

Follow our step-by-step guide to rolling the perfect peach, cream and raspberry sponge roulade or Swiss roll

A classic English sponge cake, delicately flavoured with lemon and almond - perfect for afternoon tea.

Soured cream makes for a light and moist pretty, ring-shaped cake that's offset by a creamy, crunchy drizzle

This simple almondy cake is a great way of using up pick-your-own raspberries

A rustic fruit crumble cake with raisins and spice and a crunchy nutty topping - a spin on a classic

Our easy, traditional rock cake recipe is the ideal afternoon treat. These simple fruit buns are a great storecupboard bake that everyone will enjoy

This delicious light fruit sponge is packed with storecupboard staples like nuts and dried fruit, it's also budget-friendly

Our traditional Battenberg cake is a delicious project for an afternoon in the kitchen. Bake this easy but impressive cake for a special occasion

Parkin is a traditional ginger cake from Northern England flavoured with syrupy molasses, oatmeal and warm spices. A lovely teatime treat!