Cake

This coffee and walnut traybake is a classic, homely sponge with a soft, tender crumb and a deep coffee flavour that pairs beautifully with toasted walnuts. It’s finished with a creamy coffee icing that turns every slice into a proper treat with a cup of tea. The method is simple and beginner-friendly, using an easy …

These chocolate orange brownies are rich, deeply fudgy, and finished with a bright citrus lift that keeps every bite tasting balanced rather than heavy. You get a crackly top, a soft centre, and little pockets of melted chocolate throughout. It’s an easy, reliable bake that suits beginners, and it comes together in one bowl once …

If you love a brownie with a thin, papery crust and a rich, fudgy centre, Mary Berry’s 6-Ingredient Brownies are the kind you will come back to again and again. They taste deeply chocolatey (thanks to cocoa and real dark chocolate), with that classic dense bite that stays soft for days. This is an easy, …

This apple and lemon curd cake is a beautifully simple, Mary Berry-style sandwich sponge with a soft, buttery crumb, plenty of fresh apple, and a bright, tangy lemon curd filling. The apples keep the cake moist and tender, while the lemon curd and cream bring a lively citrus finish that cuts through the sweetness. It’s …

This Mary Berry inspired apple and walnut cake is a classic, homely bake with a tender crumb, sweet pockets of apple, and a toasty walnut crunch in every slice. It tastes gently spiced, buttery, and not overly sweet, the sort of cake that suits an afternoon cuppa just as well as a simple dessert. It’s …

This Mary Berry inspired Bramley apple cake is a simple, homely bake with a soft, buttery crumb and a gentle tang from tart Bramley apples. The grated apples melt into the sponge as it bakes, giving you a cake that stays wonderfully moist for days. It is an easy, beginner-friendly recipe that feels special enough …

This Mary Berry inspired Swedish apple cake is a simple, buttery sponge topped with cinnamon-scented apples and a crisp almond finish. The crumb is tender and light, the fruit stays softly set, and the top turns beautifully golden in the oven. It’s an easy, reassuring bake that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. …

This Mary Berry style apple and banana cake is a wonderfully moist, tender bake packed with sweet banana, juicy apple, and a gentle hint of cinnamon. The crumb is soft and light, but still hearty enough for an afternoon slice with tea. It’s an easy, beginner-friendly cake that comes together in one bowl with simple …

This classic Devonshire apple cake is a warmly spiced, buttery bake packed with tender apple pieces and sweet sultanas, finished with a crisp demerara sugar top. The crumb is soft and moist, with a gentle cinnamon perfume and little pockets of fruit in every slice. It’s an easy, homely cake that suits beginners, yet tastes …

This apple sponge cake is a Mary Berry-style, all-in-one bake that’s beautifully light, buttery, and generously topped with soft, fragrant apples. The crumb is tender and moist, with a gentle vanilla sweetness that lets the fruit shine, plus a crisp sugar finish on top. It’s an easy, reliable cake for beginners and experienced bakers alike. …