Few cakes capture the magic of cherries and chocolate like a classic Black Forest Sponge Cake. This lighter-than-it-looks dessert layers a delicate cocoa genoise with homemade cherry jam and softly whipped cream.

If you're short on time, short on oven space—or simply want to skip the dishes—these Red Velvet Air Fryer Cupcakes are your new go-to.

When peach season peaks and you’ve got a few ripe ones on the counter, this is the recipe to reach for. With golden fruit on top (or rather, bottom to start), this Peach Upside-Down Cake keeps things simple and lets the natural flavour of the fruit shine. There’s no need for a heavy caramel—just a little brown sugar is enough to bring out the juiciness of each slice.

This bake brings together three textures—light sponge, juicy fruit, and crisp topping—making it a standout for casual gatherings or weekend baking. Whether you’re an experienced home baker or just getting started, this one is simple, rewarding, and absolutely delicious.

If you make one chocolate cake this year, make it this one. It’s dependable, luxurious, and endlessly adaptable. Once it’s in your repertoire, you’ll reach for it again and again.

This cake proves that simple ingredients can create something special. The sponge is feather-light, the cream is cloud-soft, and the mango adds just the right amount of bright, summery flavour. A perfect bake to enjoy while the fruit is still in season.

Elegant, light, and full of flavour, this Matcha & Strawberry Cream Cake is the perfect bake for when you want something that feels a little special.

There’s something deeply comforting about Yorkshire Parkin — the sticky, ginger spiced oat cake that gets better the longer it sits.

These are not your average white chocolate blondies. In fact, I call them white chocolate brownies because that’s exactly what they taste like — dense, fudgy, and outrageously rich.

This is the kind of cake that goes straight from oven to table — baked, decorated, and served all in one pan. No tins, no transferring, no extra washing up. Just a deeply flavourful, tender cake with a rustic charm that makes it perfect for gatherings, picnics, or birthdays!

This Lemon & Poppy Seed Celebration Cake is my go-to for birthdays, brunches, baby showers—or whenever I want a dessert that feels special, fresh, and utterly satisfying.