Cakes

Orange yoghurt cake is soft, moist and full of fresh citrus, with a lightly golden top and a tender crumb that needs very little dressing up. Fresh orange zest and juice bring the flavour, Greek yoghurt adds a gentle tang, and a little almond meal read more

This stir-and-bake chocolate slab cake is what I make when a proper generous chocolate cake is required. Everything is stirred together in one bowl, poured into a large rectangular tin and finished with a thick layer of chocolate fudge icing. It is soft, rich and read more

This easy gâteau Basque recipe hides smooth vanilla custard inside a golden, buttery cake with a little almond and lemon. The outside sits in the delicious no-man’s-land between cake, biscuit and soft pastry; the centre is cool , creamy and soft. I stumbled across Gâteau read more

This easy banana cake recipe is my solution for bananas that have passed pleasantly speckled and reached the stage where nobody in the house is prepared to touch them. Admittedly, I’ve also been known to buy far too many bananas, just to make sure the read more

This moist mandarin almond cake combines fresh mandarin juice and zest with almond meal, yoghurt and cardamom, then finishes the whole lovely business with a simple glaze.

Cinnamon orange tea cake is a fragrant, nostalgic bake with a subtle citrus twist that brings something new to a familiar favourite. Classic cinnamon tea cake – soft, buttery, and coated with cinnamon sugar – is a tried and true favourite. But with the addition read more

Apple cinnamon cake is the perfect afternoon tea cake treat. With its moist, tender crumb and warming spice, this cake is the perfect balance of sweet and fragrant. The combination of apples and cinnamon brings a cosy flavour that works beautifully for any occasion. Whether read more

Apple blueberry cake is moist and delicious with pops of blueberry and apple throughout. It is a versatile cake which is great for an afternoon treat or a lunchbox snack. Or if dairy-free and nut-free are not important to you, you can turn the cake read more

A rich, easy chocolate cake… four words that go so well together. A homemade cake that doesn’t require a whole lot of processes or equipment, this is definitely my type of cake! This recipe calls for whisking a few ingredients together and then throwing them read more

Banana bread is an easy option at cafés, but it does not compare to homemade! And with this recipe, it’s now a no brainer for me – I buy too many bananas so I have the excuse to make some delicious banana bread when the read more

Carrot walnut cake is so tender and full of spice. And I love the crunch of the toasted walnuts – you could also replace the roasted walnuts for maple chilli walnuts for a hint of warmth. This particular recipe is based on my memories of read more

Sweet zucchini bread is unassumingly delicious. If you have not had zucchini bread before (perhaps you have even turned your nose up at the name), this is definitely a recipe you should try. The zucchini creates a moist and tender cake. It is very similar read more