Anna Hollisey 
No-cook cakes – or Refrigerator Cakes – are easy and simple for adults and kids to make. They’re wickedly indulgent and full of energy, so they’re useful packed lunch and picnic treats. Try our step-by-step recipe and learn to adapt the recipe for your own family. Classic Refrigerator Cake – …
Required to whip up some home baking in a hurry? No problem – we know the best cake shortcuts! Here are some of our favourite quick-fix cakes. Refrigerator Cheesecake Cheesecakes are traditionally baked (and even those are quite easy) but this one’s a whiz-and-pour affair that takes absolutely no time …
If you’re looking for biscuits to give to friends and family at Christmas and Easter, try Florentines. Rich, chewy, and packed with nuts and fruits, these honey-sweetened treats taste truly celebratory. Try making your own Candied Peel and use it in our delicious Florentine recipe. About Florentines Florentines are ancient …
There are so many reasons to try making your own Italian biscotti. These twice-cooked biscuits can be adapted to include any of your favourite nuts, fruit or chocolate – they’ll keep for ages, and friends and family will appreciate a jar at Christmas. Ready to give them a try? The …
So you’ve unpacked your new freestanding mixer and admired the way it looks on your kitchen counter… what first? The possibilities are endless! It excels at making All-in-one Cake Recipes, where you can use the mixing blade to incorporate plenty of air for light sponges and risen Brownies. It’s perfect …
Sweet shortcrust is a cinch! Follow our recipe and you’ll soon be turning out impeccable sweet tarts for your friends and family. Okay, so there are things that can go wrong… and yes, it might take a few tries to get it perfect, but isn’t that a great excuse to …
Golden syrup is associated with some of our favourite desserts – like treacle pudding and our traditional treacle tart. This British legend, a by-product of refining sugar-cane, dates back to the late 19th century. And it’s inspired a range of recipes ever since. Originally invented as a way to use …
Pecan pie is an American tradition – especially at Thanksgiving. If you fancy giving it a try, here is the lowdown. Our recipe can easily be converted to make miniature pecan pies: divide your sweet shortcrust between 12 bun tins and reduce the baking time by about 20 minutes. About …
What do you get if you cross a crumble with a pie? A fruit streusel. This wonderful creation has the best bits of both baking traditions, with sweet pastry, tart filling, and a crunchy, nutty topping. Try our recipe – you might find streusel tart becomes a new favourite. About …
Try making our No-cook tart case, then fill it with an equally easy filling – guaranteed to impress your guests. Here’s our basic recipe plus two gorgeous variations! Making Quick, No-Cook Tart Cases Hate Making Pastry? We’ve got one thing to say to you: Biscuit Tart Case! This is the …