Cakes

This Black Forest Gateau is a classic German dessert combining rich chocolate sponge with layers of lightly sweetened whipped cream and tart cherries. The texture is moist and airy, with a smooth, creamy filling and bursts of cherry flavor. Medium difficulty, this cake takes around 90 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for …

This Delia Smith Creole Christmas Cake is a rich, deeply flavoured fruit cake with a moist crumb and a gentle warmth from mixed spice and rum-soaked fruit. It is darker and lighter in texture than a traditional Christmas cake, with bold Caribbean character and a soft slice that improves with time. The recipe is straightforward …

This traditional Delia Smith Christmas pudding is rich, dark, and deeply comforting, with a soft yet dense texture and a warming blend of dried fruit and spice. It is a classic steamed pudding that develops incredible flavour as it cooks slowly and matures. Despite its heritage, the method is straightforward and well within reach for …

This classic coffee and walnut cake is rich, softly textured, and deeply comforting. The sponge is light yet buttery, with a gentle coffee warmth and a satisfying crunch from chopped walnuts. It is a straightforward bake that suits confident beginners and experienced home bakers alike. From start to finish, it takes around 1 hour and …