bakes

20 easy bakes for under 50p

Per person, most of these budget-friendly showstoppers work out at 50p or under

How to make watermelon crispy lollies

Bake up a summer treat with these cute crispy lollies

4 transportable pie recipes

These no-fuss sweet and savoury bakes are sure to go down a treat

Host the ultimate afternoon tea with these tasty recipes

6 cakes to get excited about this autumn

Make the most of seasonal fruits and deep, comforting flavours

Classic Christmas cake

4 Hours 15 Mins

SERVES 24

Bursting with fruit soaked in Courvoisier Cognac, this luxurious cake can be made well in advance of the festive season

Carnation Raspberry White Choc Chunk Cookies

40 Mins

SERVES 30

Crispy on the outside and soft in the middle - these cookies won't last long! The sweet heavenly scent will fill your home as they bake!

Carnation Salted Caramel Cheesecake

2 Hours 20 Mins

SERVES 12

A silky smooth baked cheesecake finished with Carnation Caramel Drizzle Sauce for a deeply drippy finish.

Golden Syrup Cinnamon and Pecan Babka

3 Hours

SERVES 10

If you thought making a babka was difficult, it’s time to change that! This Cinnamon and Pecan Babka is a no-knead dough that is easy to follow. Babkas make excellent gifts simply wrapped up in baking paper with a ribbon. So why not raise a smile and bake an extra one and gift it to someone you love

Nutella cupcakes

1 Hour

SERVES 12

Get a double hit of the classic choc’n’nut spread in the sponge and the icing of these treats

Fruity soda bread snail

45 Mins

SERVES 0

Made with two types of dough, this cute fruit bread recipe from Briony Williams has a sprinkling of juicy raisins and cranberries

Billionaire’s shortbread with ‘gold’ dust

1 Hour

SERVES 30

Blinged-up bites with the Midas touch – rich in every sense of the word