Icing and decorating a Christmas cake may take time but this sweet snowy scene will be a hit with kids

Leave the tinsel and bling for the Christmas tree and keep it simple with this tasteful finishing touch to your homemade cake

This easy almond cake topping makes for a beautiful golden decoration suitable for any special occasion fruitcake

Decorating a simple iced cake with herbs, spices, nuts and fruit works to great effect and is especially easy for beginners to try

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.

Indulge yourself with this ultimate chocolate cake recipe that is beautifully moist, rich and fudgy. Perfect for a celebration or an afternoon tea

This crowd-pleasing recipe turns the ultimate afternoon tea favourite into delightful cupcakes

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

These elegant edible adornments really finish off a beautifully set dinner table on those special occasions

You can't beat a traditional apple filling topped with crispy, buttery crumble - classic comfort food at its best

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

Lime, cream and a buttery biscuit base – this zesty oven-baked treat makes a refreshing and indulgent end to a meal

Whip up a classic coffee cake with ease. You can freeze the sponges if you want to save time later on. Ideal for a bake sale, birthday party or coffee morning

Transform a classic lemon drizzle cake into a self-saucing pud for a cheap, comforting dessert. Serve with cream or custard

Decorate this simple elderflower and lemon cake with edible flowers for a showstopping celebration dessert. It's perfect for a wedding or birthday

This cake has all the flavours of Christmas, but won't take ages to make - you can decorate it any way you like. Ideal for a wedding cake too

A simple but very impressive pud, light enough to have a slice to finish a big meal

Bake our sticky ginger cake in a bundt tin for the wow factor. Spiced with stem ginger and decorated with white chocolate icing, it's a real crowd pleaser

Who can resist a slice of moist, frosting-topped carrot cake with a warming cuppa?

This crowd-pleasing dessert is made ahead, so all you have to do on the night is take it out of the fridge and bask in the glory

Make decorating these adorable gingerbread people even easier (and less messy!) with tubes of shop-bought icing and sweets. Get the kids involved too.

A retro twist to a childhood favourite - learn how to make fairy cakes then decorate for any occasion

Nothing beats a classic homemade steak pie, complete with golden-brown flaky pastry and a rich filling. This easy family feast only takes 15 minutes to prep

Top this citrussy sponge with lemon icing and candied peel. Greek yogurt creates a cake that's extra moist and tangy, for an irresistible teatime treat

Make a kids' classic with these chocolate Rice Krispie cakes and decorate with sweets, nuts or dried fruit for the ultimate hometime treat

A moist cake drenched with vanilla syrup. Use as the basis for a range of fabulous celebration cakes

We've blended two tempting sweet treats – rocky road and cheesecake – to create this irresistible make-ahead dessert.

Make a simple, creamy dessert for a dinner party with very little effort. Pairing this white chocolate cheesecake with fresh fruit offsets the richness

If you've offered to bake a treat for a stall or your local coffee morning then this cake stall classic is just the thing

Follow master baker Paul Hollywood's ultimate step-by-step guide to creating perfectly decorated fruit buns