Baking recipes

In addition to decorating them with matcha (3 ways!), I mix it into the batter, so they’re green through and through. These 6-ingredient squares could pass for breakfast or dessert, which is good news, because you’ll want to eat them all day long. If you don’t have pistachios on hand, feel free to swap them for whatever nut you do.

You can feel good about eating them for breakfast, but they can also pass for dessert, especially with a zesty cream cheese frosting on top. Many traditional pound cake recipes call for sour cream, so I thought, why not yogurt? It gives this simple loaf a wonderful moist texture and lightly tangy flavor. Serve it on its own, with yogurt and fruit, or with a dollop of coconut whipped cream for a more decadent dessert. Who needs cake mix when a rich, moist chocolate cake is so easy to make from scratch?

• This bizarrely named dish has, thankfully, never had anything to do with toads.
• If you’d like to learn the basics of baking, you’re in the right place—I have plenty of tips to share!
• They’re soft, chewy, and warmly spiced – everything a good oatmeal raisin cookie should be.
• Contrary to what the name suggests, this roll of cake, jam, and buttercream does not actually originate from Switzerland.

It only takes an hour and the smell while it’s cooking is amazing. The content on this website may not be copied, shared, transmitted, stored, or used in any way without prior written permission of Jane’s Patisserie. This version features a dash of Welsh whisky, to make things even more exciting. This cake sounds anything but English, but it was actually named in celebration of the marriage of one of Queen Victoria’s granddaughters. She was marrying Prince Louis of Battenberg and this cake was made to celebrate the occasion. Sponge puddings served with custard have a long history but Sticky Toffee Pudding is actually a relative newcomer.

This simple dough recipe is easy to make, and it transforms into a delicious crisp/chewy crust. Top it with my 5-ingredient pizza sauce or pesto and your favorite toppings to make a homemade pie that’s every bit as good as one you’d get out to eat. They have crisp edges, bakery-perfect chewy middles, and a lovely lemon flavor. With breads, cakes, muffins, and more, these 25 easy baking recipes include something for everyone.

This Welsh fruity tea the coffee rush wine bar bread is traditionally known as bara brith, which translates as ‘speckled bread’. This bizarrely named dish has, thankfully, never had anything to do with toads. It was originally a way to make cheap cuts of meat go further – by submerging them in Yorkshire pudding batter. Sausages are the number one choice now, and it’s still a great way to make an affordable but really filling meal. Contrary to what the name suggests, this roll of cake, jam, and buttercream does not actually originate from Switzerland.

"Carrot cake is a really lovely way to use up any carrots you have knocking around in the bottom of the fridge," says Sophia. Named after Queen Victoria, who used to eat it at teatime. In fact, the whole practice of afternoon tea was created by the Duchess of Bedford, who invited the Queen to join – and the trend was started.

Mini Egg Mini Cheesecake (Small batch bakes)

Treat your tastebuds to even more spectacular sweets with our top easy baking recipes, our favourite classic cake recipes and our ultimate collection of cookie recipes. The first recipe for a carrot cake actually involved stuffing a carrot with meat, but luckily the modern version is rather nicer. Parkin is oatmeal, black treacle, and ginger cake that is baked quite hard but softens and turns sticky over time. It’s a staple in the North of England, and almost unheard of in the South.

This cake is simple and perfect, it’s still the most popular choice at National Trust properties across the country today. Britain has a beautiful long history of traditional baking. Different areas of the country are famous for their own quintessential cakes and pies, and ways of serving them. This collection brings together some of our best-loved classic British bakes, both sweet and savoury, from all over the country. Whether you’re baking a birthday cake, looking for patriotic Jubliee cakes, or you just fancy testing out your skills, there’s something for everyone.

They were first created in a bun house on the edge of Chelsea in London, and legend has it that once 50,000 people queued for them on a single day. Serve with mashed potatoes and peas for a brilliant Saturday night supper. And if you’ve never made your own it’s easier than you think.

Lemon drizzle cake is a simple sponge topped with a lemon and sugar syrup that sinks into the crumb. This version by Mary Berry is absolutely traditional and impossible to beat. The crunch of the hardened, lemony sugar against the soft moist sponge is exactly what you want from this epic British bake. Chia seeds give these soft, fluffy little muffins a lovely crunch and a healthy dose of omega-3s.

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Then the top is cut in half and stuck back on to form butterfly wings. This chickpea flour flatbread is a great recipe for a gluten-free pizza night, but even if you’re not gluten-free, you’re going to want to try it. Spiced with cumin, coriander, and chili powder, the soft, hearty flatbread is delicious on its own, but if you want to take it to the next level, load it up with toppings. I love the fresh combination pictured, but hummus, pickled onions, tahini sauce, roasted red peppers, carrot ribbons, and/or olives would also be fantastic here. Our food team shares tips, techniques and their all-time favourite recipes in our lively weekly podcast.

It’s topped with delicious cream cheese icing and chopped nuts and it is perfect for a slice in the afternoon with a cup of tea or coffee. Perfectly proportioned little sponge cakes made even better with a sweet icing topping. Fairy cakes are one of our favourite bakes because they’re so easy to do. Perfect for making with the kids, who can help with the icing and decorating too.

Celebrity chef Nigel Slater once said it would be his final meal. In 2006 Morrisons stopped selling it due to declining sales and a survey a few years later found over a third of Welsh teenagers had never tried it. This is an absolute travesty because it’s delicious, easy to make, and even easier to scoff.

You can make your own but the results from readymade are so good and so much speedier, we think it’s a very worthy cheat. It’s a strange flavour combination, usually using instant coffee. Part of the appeal is the nostalgic nature of the taste.

It’s hard for Jack to pick favorites when it comes to baking recipes, but if he had to, this carrot cake would be his #1. It’s moist, delicate, and warmly spiced – perfect for a celebration or anytime you’re craving a sweet treat. Pork pies are a British classic, with the revered Melton Mowbray variety being so famous and traditional that they’ve been awarded protected origin status. What makes these pies so unique is the amazing hot water crust pastry – golden, crumbly, and delicious. It’s not quite as simple as shortcrust pastry to make, but our recipe takes you through it step by step. This version is easy to make and topped with classic cream cheese frosting.