Home-made doughnuts are simple, delicious and easier to make than you may think!

To make the pastry, sift the flour into a large bowl. Add the butter and using your fingertips rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Fun to make with the kids or grandchildren over the summer holidays, these cute little cupcakes will win a place in everyone’s heart

This classic French dessert exudes the wow factor yet is made from just a few cheap ingredients in roughly an hour.

These scrumptious small Australian cakes are made with a whisked light and buttery sponge which is coated in a quick chocolate icing and desiccated coconut.

These simple spiced star cookies make for a delicious festive sweet treat and are perfect for a lovely edible Christmas gift too

This modern take on a traditional favourite is served with spiced apples in a caramel sauce and has added coconut milk for extra flavour.

Haven’t had chance to make your annual Christmas cake? Try this simple but delicious alternative instead that packs plenty of flavour and looks the part too.

These quick and easy desserts make a delicious sweet treat for any occasion.

These delightful creamy desserts make the perfect Valentine’s treat

This delicious citrus flavoured sponge is made in a classic ring-shaped bundt tin for a distinctive shape that is sure to impress

Try this lovely light and fruity dessert that’s ideal for summer entertaining

The buttery pastry for this deep dish pie is made with a mix of self-raising and plain flours which gives it a soft and cake-like texture.

Easy to make, this layered frozen yoghurt dessert makes a great cooler on a hot day. For a vegan option, use plant-based yoghurt and vegan maple syrup instead of honey

Try this warming dessert that makes the most of summer berries – swap cherries for your favourite berries to tailor to your taste!

Who doesn’t fancy a batch of home-made cookies now and again? Try this quick and easy recipe for the weekend that is perfect for including the kids.

The surprising inclusion of watercress adds a delicious peppery note to the vanilla flavour of this light, summery cake topped with cool cream cheese frosting.

Try this quick and easy tray-bake style cake that is delicious hot or cold.

Divine, indulgent chocolate puds

This light, creamy and refreshing dessert makes for a perfect after dinner treat that won’t leave you feeling like you’ve overindulged.

Impress your guests with this easy to make bake – just two flavoured sponge cakes cut into thin strips and wrapped in marzipan

Light but indulgent, these creamy individual fruity cheesecakes make for a naughty but nice way to finish an evening meal.

These tasty treats provide a great energising boost before or after a workout and are vegan friendly too

These crisp Italian biscuits are baked twice to give them that extra crunch, making them perfect for serving with strong coffee for dipping

This delicious tart with a layer of tangy roasted rhubarb and topped with a sweet almond frangipane is perfect for dining al fresco in the back garden

This cake-like dessert is naturally sweet with the addition of apple and dried fruit and is quick and easy to make thanks to the fact there’s no need to bake!

This baked cheesecake is a must for chocolate lovers – it has a really rich flavour without being too sweet.

Add a little something extra to the run of the mill chocolate cake recipe by including the wonderful nutty flavour of poppy seeds. This one is simple to make and is sure to impress.

Indulge in all things pancake this Shrove Tuesday (21st February) with this decadent dish suitable for brunch, a teatime treat or after-dinner dessert

Deep red chocolate cake topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.

This classic British summer dessert is easy to make and is made with just a few simple ingredients, giving you more time to enjoy the sunshine

Rich, creamy and spiced with cinnamon, this autumnal cheesecake is delicious and looks the part – making it great for a Halloween party.

This spiced and fruity Continental sweet bread is perfect for serving over the festive season with a glass of warm mulled wine.

Make the most of the abundance of field grown rhubarb available at this time of year and try something a little different with this light and tangy meringue cake

These delicious individual puddings are the perfect sweet treat after a hearty Sunday lunch Makes 6 Ready in 40 mins Ingredients: 100g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 175g golden caster sugar Zest and juice of 2 large lemons (you will need about...

Just a few simple ingredients combine to make the most luscious tea time treat. If you prefer the classic chocolate éclair, simply melt 100g dark chocolate with a spoonful of golden syrup and 20g unsalted butter, cool until thickened then spread over the top of the éclairs.

With Christmas just around the corner there will be plenty of jars of rich and fruity mincemeat in the shops – perfect for adding to mini sponge puddings.

This tasty crumble is perfect for almond aficionados, and is accompanied by an amaretto custard for added pizzazz

Everyone will enjoy making (and eating) these ghoulishly good muffins – perfect for a Halloween party

Take the classic rich and squidgy chocolate brownie recipe a step further with a creamy milk chocolate mousse topping for the ultimate chocolate lover’s dessert!

Based on the classic lemon drizzle cake these tangy cupcakes are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up…

These moist and sticky mini steamed puds will go down a treat after a delicious Sunday roast

These crisp and light pastry cases filled with a rich and creamy white chocolate mousse are easy to make and look mighty impressive!

Making the most of seasonal fruit, this moist cake is delicious as a warming pudding served with custard or you can leave it to cool and enjoy it with a mid morning cup of coffee.

These classic American cookies are crisp at the edges, chewy in the middle and have a delicious cinnamon sugar coating.

These delicious sweet pastries are easy to make using just a sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry and caster sugar.

A simpler version of a classic Italian dessert