Cake

This Mary Berry soda bread recipe is a classic, no-yeast loaf that comes together in minutes and bakes into a crusty, wholesome round with a tender, slightly moist crumb. The flavour is gently tangy from buttermilk, with a nutty depth from wholemeal flour, and it is best eaten warm with plenty of butter. It is …

These chocolate orange cupcakes are soft, moist, and deeply chocolatey, with a bright lift of fresh orange zest in every bite. I fill them with a little orange curd for a surprise citrus centre, then finish with a silky chocolate-orange buttercream that pipes beautifully. The method is straightforward and very beginner-friendly, with no tricky techniques, …

These gluten-free cupcakes are a Mary Berry-inspired take on a classic vanilla sponge: light, tender, and buttery with a soft crumb that stays moist for days. They bake up with a gentle golden dome and pair perfectly with a simple vanilla buttercream that you can swirl or spread. The method is straightforward and beginner-friendly, as …

These Mary Berry vegan cupcakes are my go-to when I want a classic British-style bake with a light, tender crumb and a proper vanilla-butter flavour, just made entirely plant-based. They bake up soft and fluffy, with a gentle sweetness that pairs beautifully with a smooth vegan buttercream. The method is straightforward and beginner-friendly, with no …

These coconut cupcakes are light, tender, and gently sweet, with a soft crumb and a lovely coconut flavour that tastes both classic and a little special. They’re finished with a smooth coconut buttercream and a snowy sprinkle of toasted coconut for a pretty, bakery-style look. The method is straightforward and beginner-friendly, using simple mixing and …

This Mary Berry-inspired carrot and walnut cake is everything I want from a classic: tender, moist crumbs, a gentle warmth of spice, and plenty of toasted walnut crunch. Finished with a thick layer of tangy cream cheese frosting, it tastes rich without being heavy. It’s an easy, reliable bake that suits confident beginners and experienced …

This old school traybake is a classic vanilla sponge topped with a soft, sweet icing and a cheerful shower of sprinkles. The cake is light and buttery with that familiar school dinner flavour, and it slices neatly into generous squares. It’s an easy, reliable bake with simple ingredients and no tricky techniques. Total time is …

This butterscotch traybake is a soft, golden brown-sugar sponge topped with a glossy, fudge-like butterscotch icing that sets into the dreamiest slice. It tastes deeply caramelised, buttery, and just sweet enough, with a texture that stays tender for days. It’s an easy, no-fuss bake that suits beginners, but still feels special on a cake plate. …

This Mary Berry-inspired gingerbread traybake is a classic, old-fashioned bake with a deep treacle flavour, gentle warmth from ginger, and a soft, sticky crumb that keeps beautifully for days. It is an easy, one-bowl style cake once you have melted the syrup mixture, so it suits beginner bakers as well as anyone after a reliable …

This Bakewell traybake is everything you love about a classic Bakewell tart, but baked in a simple tray and cut into generous squares. You get a crisp, buttery pastry base, a sweet layer of jam, and a soft almond frangipane with a golden top and toasted flaked almonds. It’s an easy, reliable bake that looks …