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Fig and hazelnut cake

Fig recipes

Fig and hazelnut cake

This fig cake is almost like a large disc of cooked hazelnut marzipan with the added bonus of fresh figs. Serve with ice cream or crème fraîche.

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Apricot cake

Apricot recipes

Apricot cake

This simple apricot cake is perfect for showcasing this incredible stone fruit at its best when it's in season.

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Apple crumble cupcakes

Apple recipes

Apple crumble cupcakes

Bring Britain's best pud to the cupcake format with these apple crumble cupcakes topped with warming custard buttercream.

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Vegan Victoria sponge cake

Vegan dessert recipes

Vegan Victoria sponge cake

Light, springy and seriously moreish, this vegan Victoria sponge is packed with fresh lemon flavour, vegan buttercream and raspberry jam.

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Orange and poppy seed cake

Orange recipes

Orange and poppy seed cake

Debora Robertson's fragrant poppy seed cake is delicious as is. If you want to gild the lily, add melted choc or crystalised orange slices.

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Peanut butter muffins

Afternoon tea recipes

Peanut butter muffins

In just over half an hour you can have a tray of still-warm, fluffy and delicious peanut butter muffins packed with goodness. Great for feeding a crowd or filling lunchboxes.

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Raspberry and custard mini cakes

Easy baking recipes to make with kids

Raspberry and custard mini cakes

Reminiscent of school traybakes with pink icing, these raspberry and custard muffins are given a suitably chic update.

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Raspberry loaf cake

Raspberry recipes

Raspberry loaf cake

This raspberry loaf cake is a beautiful thing – easy to make, easier to eat and ready for whatever fruity additions you fancy.

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Plum upside-down cake

Upside-down cake recipes

Plum upside-down cake

This plum upside-down cake is fragrant with thyme-infused honey, while hazelnuts add a touch of earthiness. A gorgeous, early-autumn bake.

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Chetna Makan’s cherry, almond and honey upside-down cake

Afternoon tea recipes

Chetna Makan’s cherry, almond and honey upside-down cake

This cherry upside-down cake from food writer and Bake Off star Chetna Makan looks and tastes wonderful – plus it’s a cinch to make.

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Rhubarb and pistachio syrup cake

Rhubarb recipes

Rhubarb and pistachio syrup cake

This fragrant rhubarb cake has a golden sponge with rhubarb folded in. Douse with rhubarb syrup and sprinkle with pistachios to serve.

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Spiced muffins with pineapple flowers

Easy baking recipes to make with kids

Spiced muffins with pineapple flowers

Pretty as a picture, these spiced muffins are easier than they look. Top with a swirl of cream cheese frosting and a pineapple 'flower'.

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Vegan chocolate cake

Chocolate cake recipes

Vegan chocolate cake

Our vegan chocolate cake is egg-free and dairy-free and is filled with vegan buttercream, amaretto, and is covered in a silky ganache.

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Eric Lanlard’s gâteau breton

Classic cake recipes

Eric Lanlard’s gâteau breton

Eric Lanlard shares his family recipe for traditional gâteau breton. This rich, buttery bake is like a cross between a cake and a biscuit.

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Lemon curd quatre quarts (French pound cake)

Lemon cake recipes

Lemon curd quatre quarts (French pound cake)

This classic French pound cake, known as quatre quarts is an easy, fragrant bake for rainy days. This version features lemon curd for zest!

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Ginger and pear traybake

Budget winter recipes

Ginger and pear traybake

This rich ginger, pear and pecan slice is the perfect cake to enjoy with a cuppa on a chilly day. Wrap it up and take on a frosty walk.

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