Throw a quintessentially British Afternoon Tea party and fill your cake stands with dainty delights; from <a href="/recipes/strawberry-jam-tarts">homemade jam tarts</a> to <a href="/recipes/rose-water-meringue-kisses">rose water meringue kisses</a>. 
 
A plateful of <a href="/recipes/mini-pink-eclairs">mini pink eclairs</a> or perhaps freshly baked sausage rolls would complete your spread? Pastry perfection is just a recipe away. Travel the country with regional bakes and celebrate seasonal fruits, we have Afternoon Tea ideas aplenty.

Afternoon Tea

Give in to a spot of afternoon tea, with a mix of recipes to choose from. Whip up some tasty sandwiches and delicate cakes, or try something new today

Afternoon Tea Ideas

No soggy sarnies here, only scrummy scones and sponges


Whether you bang everything in your air fryer, or are on the hunt for the perfect recipe to test out an air fryer sweet treat - we've got doughnuts and cookies a plenty.&nbsp;

Air Fryer Bakes

Whether you bang everything in your air fryer, or are on the hunt for the perfect recipe to test out an air fryer sweet treat - we've got doughnuts and cookies…

Obsessed with your air fryer or new to the game?

What could be better than the great outdoors? Enjoying it with our al fresco dining recipes perhaps? From pork pie packed picnics to a <a href="/recipes/pizza-dough">homemade pizza</a> date night under the stars. 
 
Toast marshmallows on the campfire for Smores galore. Bonfire bangers and BBQ burgers will taste awesome in homemade buns. Scoff <a href="/recipes/lemon-scones">lemon scones</a> in the sunshine and keep the kids happy with <a href="/recipes/vanilla-ice-cream">homemade ice cream.</a>&nbsp;

Al Fresco Dining

Soak up the sun and take your baking outdoors with these perfect al fresco recipes. Choose from plenty of sweet treats and savoury snacks from Baking Mad.

Al Fresco | Baking Mad

We have al fresco recipes for any occasion

Artisan bread - a fresh loaf consumed immediately after baking for ultimate yumminess. Wreath, plaits, sticks and swirls. Personalise and style your loaf your way. 
 
Want to know <a href="/baking-tips/how-to-plait-a-loaf">how to plait a loaf</a>? <a href="/baking-tips/how-to-shape-bagels">How to shape bagels</a>? We have the bread toolkit, full of hints, tips and artisan bread recipes to help you on your artisan bread baking journey. You will be popping out pretzels and pinwheels before you know it.

Artisan

Artisan bread - a fresh loaf consumed immediately after baking for ultimate yumminess. Wreath, plaits, sticks and swirls. Personalise and style your loaf your…

Delicious artisan recipes

Who wouldn’t love homemade biscuits? A bespoke box of chocolates with all your fav flavours or your very own jar of gooey <a href="/recipes/salted-caramel-sauce-three-ways">salted caramel</a>, or even our<a href="/recipes/vegan-shortbread-dough"> hand tied cookie doughs</a> with a personalised Christmas note. 
 
A baked gift of homemade <a href="/recipes/vegan-chocolate-chip-cookies">Vegan chocolate chip cookies</a> or indulgent creamy fudge. <a href="/recipes/peppermint-creams">Peppermint Cream</a> anyone? Not only is it cost-effective to bake your own gifts, but each parcel of joy is also unique, thoughtful and baked with love.&nbsp;

Bake Your Own Gifts

Homemade gifts go down a storm as thoughtful present ideas, but when they're edible too, it's an extra plus! See our selection of the very best homemade baked gifts.

Baking your own gifts couldn’t be simpler!

Whether you’re searching for a pud with an extra oomph or want to add some va-va-voom to your Victoria Sponge we are bringing all the boozy baking ideas. No matter your tipple we have the bake, from <a href="/recipes/prosecco-doughnuts">Prosecco doughnuts</a> to <a href="/recipes/boozy-margarita-cake">margarita cake</a>. These boozy recipes will have your guests fizzing with excitement. 
 
From <a href="/recipes/spiced-banana-rum-cake">spiced banana rum cake</a> to <a href="/recipes/orange-and-whisky-marmalade">orange and whiskey marmalade</a> - your morning toast has never tasted better.

Boozy Bakes

Whether you’re searching for a pud with an extra oomph or want to add some va-va-voom to your Victoria Sponge we are bringing all the boozy baking ideas. No ma…

We all love a tipple

From a stack of fluffy waffles to gooey <a href="/recipes/nutella-french-toast">Nutella French toast</a>. We'll have you licking your lips in excitement. Keep it simple with a toasted bagel or make it healthier with <a href="/recipes/keto-pancakes">Keto pancakes</a>.
 
Breakfast on the go? We have <a href="/recipes/tropical-muesli-bar-traybake">muesli traybakes</a>. A touch of ooh-lala? <a href="/recipes/croissants">Homemade croissants</a> will give your brunch a touch of indulgence. After all breakfast is the most important meal of the day right?

Breakfast & Brunch

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Start your day the right way with these tasty and inventive breakfast recipes from Baking Mad

Breakfast Recipes & Ideas | Baking Mad

Start the day the right way with one of our breakfast recipes.

Fill your home with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and ‘straight from the oven’ coffee shop bakes. 
 
From squidgy <a href="/recipes/cinnamon-rolls">cinnamon rolls</a> to toasted teacakes. A slice of ‘oh my’ carrot cake, or a square of ‘mmm’ <a href="/recipes/millionaire-s-shortbread">millionaires shortbread</a>. Brownies and a brew. Cookies and cappuccino. A muffin with your macchiato? Whichever way you like your coffee served we have the perfect bake.

Coffee Shop Bakes

You don't need to head out to the coffee shop to get your fix of caffeine and cake - do it in the comfort of your own home with our delicious coffee shop bakes

Bring the 'coffee shop’ experience to your home

These comfort food recipes will be like a warming hug and a taste of nostalgia on a plate. Whether it’s comforting <a href="/recipes/rhubarb-crumble">fruit crumble</a> that reminds you of grandma or a gooey <a href="/recipes/the-ultimate-chocolate-brownie">chocolate brownie</a> after a long day. 
 
Snuggle up with a bowl of <a href="/recipes/traditional-sticky-toffee-pudding">sticky toffee pudding</a> or an extra big slice of apple pie. A slice of crusty bread fresh from the oven slathered in melty butter. A steaming steak pie for dinner. Let’s get in the mood for some comfort food.

Comfort Food

These comfort food recipes will be like a warming hug and a taste of nostalgia on a plate. Whether it’s comforting fruit crumble that reminds you of grandma or…

Warming recipes to keep you cosy on cold evenings

We have the yummiest dessert recipes for two. These are almost too good to share. Snuggle up with a loved one and a skillet of <a href="/recipes/milk-chocolate-chip-skillet-cookie-for-2">chocolate chip cookies</a>. 
 
Finish date night with gooey <a href="/recipes/melt-in-the-middle-chocolate-and-peanut-butter-puddings">melt in the middle puds</a> filled with salted caramel. Or keep it simple with homemade vanilla ice cream. Looking for a fresher dessert for two? <a href="/recipes/vanilla-coconut-and-cardamom-panna-cotta">Vanilla, coconut and cardamom Panna Cotta</a> is sure to cleanse the palette.

Desserts for Two

We have the yummiest dessert recipes for two. These are almost too good to share. Snuggle up with a loved one and a skillet of chocolate chip cookies. 

Finish…

Nothing brings people together like food

Whipping up something yummy has never been simpler with these easy baking ideas. 20 minute Rocky Road? 3 ingredient pancakes? Simple <a href="/recipes/homemade-shortbread">Shortbread</a>? And our <a href="/recipes/easy-scones">easy scones</a> recipe says it all – it’s in the title. 
 
Whether you're a beginner looking to master the basics or an old-hand wanting to keep it simple we guarantee you're going to find something delicious with our easy baking recipes. Easy, peasy <a href="/recipes/lemon-scones">lemon scones</a> squeezy.

Easy Bakes

Looking for an easy bake? We have a huge range of hassle-free easy baking recipes. Find recipes for biscuits, cakes, traybakes & more.

Easy Baking Recipes

Keep it classic with <a href="/recipes/raspberry-and-elderflower-trifle">raspberry and elderflower trifles</a>. Elevate your muffins with a hint of lavender. Enjoy floral flavours at Afternoon Tea with our <a href="/recipes/chocolate-and-violet-fancies">Chocolate and Violet fancies</a>. 
 
From Juliet Sear’s stunning <a href="/recipes/botanical-chouxnuts">Botanical Chouxnuts</a> to <a href="/recipes/rose-water-meringue-kisses">Rose Water Meringue Kisses</a>, our botanical recipes bring the floral flavours from the garden to your plate.

Floral Flavours

Keep it classic with raspberry and elderflower trifles. Elevate your muffins with a hint of lavender. Enjoy floral flavours at Afternoon Tea with our Chocolate…

Delicious botanical bakes

Yes, there's more to baking with fruit than banana bread (although it's a classic lockdown favourite of ours!) But if you do go banana's for fruity bakes, you're in the right place. Find the cherry on top of your show-stopping cupcakes, or the pineapple pick-me-up to your vegan meringue pie. Whether you're looking for fresh fruity flavours, or sticky sweet jams, take a scroll through our delicious fruit flavoured bakes.&nbsp;

Fruity flavours

Yes, there's more to baking with fruit than banana bread (although it's a classic lockdown favourite of ours!) But if you do go banana's for fruity bakes, you'…

Add some zing and zest to your bakes...

Pizzas, pastas and garlic bread. You don’t need to travel Europe to find <a href="/recipes/pizza-dough">fresh pizza</a>. From deep pan, mini and stuffed to sourdough that will make your eyes as wide as “big pizza pies”. 
 
For a quick meal, batch prep your dough and freeze for fresh dough on demand. We have Italian bread recipes to explore, like our Focaccia and Stromboli recipes and for those with a sweet tooth Eric Lanlard’s sicilian <a href="/recipes/sicilian-lemon-thyme-cake">lemon and thyme cake</a> is heavenly.

Italian recipes

Bring the taste of Italy home with one of our many recipes, including focaccia, doughballs and even a breakfast pizza.

Italian Recipes

We have an Italian feast for you

Love a cute Kawaii animal recipe? Juliet Sear’s Kawaii <a href="/recipes/unicorn-cake">Unicorn cake</a> is the most magical way to celebrate a birthday. 
 
Give your cookies character; from <a href="/baking-tips/how-to-flood-fill-emoji-biscuits-with-icing">Emoji biscuits</a> to avocado cookies we will show you how. Even our <a href="/recipes/pineapple-fiesta-cake">pineapple cakes</a> have personality. Bring colour to your kitchen with our range of rainbow bakes; doughnuts, meringues and cupcakes, guaranteed to brighten everyone's day.

Kawaii 

Have you tried these cute Kawaii cake recipes? Explore Baking Mad's recipes and find out why these Japanese-inspired cakes are becoming so popular.

Kawaii Cakes

Jump into the crazy world of Kawaii with these funky bakes

Get hands-on with these family-friendly recipes for hundreds &amp; thousands of fun. From your wonky wing <a href="/recipes/easy-fairy-cakes">Fairy Cakes</a> to your 'are they ready yet?' <a href="/recipes/copycat-chocolate-chip-millie-s-cookies">Copycat Millie’s Cookies</a>. Trust us when we say you’ll have the entire family waiting by the oven until the timer goes off.
Looking for something quick and easy that doesn't scrimp out on flavour? Try our <a href="/recipes/mars-bar-squares">Mars Bar Squares</a>,&nbsp;they’re quite literally out of this world!

Family Baking Recipes

Family baking recipes are easy for kids to handle with mom or dad’s supervision. Have a look through our child-friendly baking recipes and get baking with the fam.

Family Baking | Family Baking Recipes | Baking Mad

Family baking is all about messy fingers and smiley faces

If the thought of popping your oven on is unbearable on a warm day, we have the no bake recipes for you. From no bake Biscoff, to Oreo and Toblerone, we’ve creamy cheesecakes galore. 
 
Fancy a speedy treat? Whip up a batch of dreamy Rocky Road. A quick and simple no bake <a href="/recipes/eton-mess">Eton Mess</a> or a <a href="/recipes/chocolate-peanut-butter-mug-cake">microwave mug cake</a>. Fill your freezers with icy delights and luscious lollies.

No Bakes

If the thought of popping your oven on is unbearable on a warm day, we have the no bake recipes for you. From no bake Biscoff, to Oreo and Toblerone, we’ve cre…

Giving your oven a break doesn’t have to mean no more bakes

Fall in love with fresh homemade pizzas, with a base as thick as you like and topped with all the good stuff! With some simple kneading and quick proving, you'll be serving up perfectly pepperonied pizza in no time - once you've tried our quick and easy pizza recipes you'll never go back!

Quick & simple step-by-step pizza recipes.

Pizza Dough Recipes

Fall in love with fresh homemade pizzas, with a base as thick as you like and topped with all the good stuff! With some simple kneading and quick proving, you'…

Pizza 

Become a fake-away fanatic one slice at a time.

After a session in the gym, a post workout snack might be the only thing on your mind. Help refuel your muscles after a strenuous workout with our <a href="/recipes/gingerbread-nutty-protein-balls">Gingerbread Nutty Protein Balls</a>. 
 
Peanut lovers will run to Madeline Shaw’s go-to energy snack, raw <a href="/recipes/raw-chocolate-peanut-butter-brownie-bites">chocolate peanut butter brownie bites</a>. Or a post workout snack of homemade pittas, fresh veggies and hummus? Eric Lanlard’s easy <a href="/recipes/easy-granola-muffins">granola muffins</a> are a great way to increase your protein intake too.

Post Workout Snacks

After a session in the gym, a post workout snack might be the only thing on your mind. Help refuel your muscles after a strenuous workout with our Gingerbread…

Post Workout Snacks | Baking Mad

Tasty treats for after your workout

From <a href="/recipes/chocolate-concrete-cake">chocolate crunch </a>to sweet <a href="/recipes/cornflake-tart">cornflake tart</a> we will have you reminiscing of those school dinner days. Served with a helping of pink custard of course.&nbsp; 
 
80s fans will go nuts for our giant <a href="/recipes/rubix-cube-illusion-cake">Rubix cube cake</a>, a real showstopper cake for any retro party. Take a trip down memory lane with these retro bakes that are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face. <a href="/recipes/arctic-roll">Arctic Roll</a> anyone?

Retro Bakes

We're reminiscing about school puddings of the days gone by, so whip out the mixing bowl and recreate these retro bakes - from Cornflake Tart to Jam Roly Poly - We have it all!

Old school retro bake anyone?

Ofcourse your bundle of fluff only deserves the best homebaked dog treats. Whether they need a little more persuading to give you 'paw' for one of our Dog Biscuits, or you need the best doggy birthday cake. We have four pawsome dog recipes that will send your dog spinning, fetching and sitting for a chance to get a bite!

Bakes that make sure your pooch knows you woof them...

Dog friendly bakes

Ofcourse your bundle of fluff only deserves the best homebaked dog treats. Whether they need a little more persuading to give you 'paw' for one of our Dog Bisc…

Dog friendly bakes 

Is it the warm crunch of a freshly baked <a href="/recipes/pecan-pie">American Pecan Pie</a>, or the melt in your mouth moment biting into a beautiful Indian inspired <a href="/recipes/victoria-ras-malai">Ras Malai</a>? Bring the taste of a new culture to your kitchen, or master the classic recipes of from your own, there's so many taste's, colours, and textures to discover. So, where do you want your next bake to take you?

World bakes

Our selection of delicious bakes from around the world, from an Indian inspired Ras Malai, to a freshly baked American pecan pie.

World Bakes

Create and celebrate with bakes from around in the World - in your very own kitchen. 

Looking for brunch-spiration, something to feed your little people’s post-school hunger pangs, or fancy baking a trip down memory lane? There’s a bake for every occasion and we promise you one thing, your tummy will rumble. 

Everyday

Whether you're the new parents or host searching for baby shower ideas, we’ve got it covered. From gingerbread to cupcakes, the guests will go ga-ga for both. 
 
Bake the tastiest gender reveal cake or spell it out with baby shower biscuits. And wet the baby’s head with a <a href="/recipes/strawberry-prosecco-cheesecake">prosecco infused cheesecake</a> and more. Your guests will be giddy about the <a href="/recipes/new-baby-cake">baby shower cake</a>, the perfect centrepiece to welcome the little one.

Baby Shower

Looking to throw the perfect baby shower? Baking Mad have the best baby shower baking recipes, which are sure to go down a treat with family and friends

Baby Shower Cakes & Bakes | Baking Mad

Oh baby!

Fruit cake, sponge cake or a single cupcake, we have the birthday cake recipes to make the day special. Kids will love our fun cakes from unicorns, castles and barbies to rainbow showstoppers. 
 
Heavenly <a href="/recipes/best-chocolate-cake">chocolate cake</a> and <a href="/recipes/boozy-margarita-cake">boozy bakes</a> for the adults. Even <a href="/recipes/number-cake">number cakes</a> for those who don’t mind their age. Make the birthday with nibbles galore. Scotch egg or sausage roll anyone?

Birthday Recipes

Looking to bake the perfect birthday cake for family or friends? Explore Baking Mad's wide selection of birthday cake recipes to get inspiration

Birthday Cakes & Bakes | Baking Mad

Whether you're 1 or 100 we all deserve a birthday cake on our big day

Keep cosy with warming and comforting bonfire bakes such as baked churros and pecan pies. Give your Bonfire Night hot dogs some extra sizzle by serving in toasty homemade hot dog buns. 
 
The kids will be fizzing with excitement for a <a href="/recipes/chocolate-dipped-apples">chocolate dipped toffee apple</a>, then toast marshmallows on the bonfire for our moreish Homemade <a href="/recipes/smores-sandwich-cookies">Smore Sandwich Cookies</a>. Boom.

Bonfire Night Recipes

With everything from toffee apples to s'mores, be inspired by Baking Mad's creative recipes for bonfire night. Perfect firework viewing snacks

Bonfire Night Bakes | Baking Mad

Put on a show with our Bonfire Night recipes. 

What comes to mind when you think of British? Grey skies and drizzle? We think, Lemon Drizzle Cake! What about a humble crumble with lashings of warm custard, or a hearty casserole with a generous helping of crusty bread. You're just one recipe away from scooping into a fabulously British bake.

Brilliantly British

What comes to mind when you think of British? Grey skies and drizzle? We think, Lemon Drizzle Cake! What about a humble crumble with lashings of warm custard,…

Bakewell tarts have your heart?

Bring magic to your home with our Christmas baking ideas. From festive favourites; <a href="/recipes/classic-christmas-cake">Christmas cake</a> and pud to our unique offerings of <a href="/recipes/brussels-sprout-cake-pops">Sprout Cake Pops</a> and <a href="/recipes/muscovado-christmas-tree-meringues">Christmas Tree meringues</a>. Keep your little elves busy whipping up sweet gingerbread men. 
 
Christmas edible gifts have never been tastier. With our Gluten-free and Vegan recipes, everyone can enjoy a slice of deliciousness this Christmas. Just don’t forget to leave a mince pie for Santa.

Christmas

Looking for delicious Christmas recipes? Look no further Here you can find Baking Mad's recipes for a great festive season

Christmas Recipes  | Baking Mad

Christmas baking ideas

Get your bake on during the Coronation Bank Holiday Weekend, with our endless collection of brilliantly British bakes. Looking for the perfect street party platter filled with scrumptious <a href="/recipes/categories/scones-and-shortcakes">scones</a>, tasty <a href="/recipes/categories/traybakes">traybakes</a> and Coronation <a href="/recipes/categories/cupcakes-and-muffins/cupcakes">cupcakes</a>?&nbsp;
Well look no further, as we at Baking Mad have whipped up some street-stopping sweet treats for you to enjoy with family and friends this Coronation. All hail British bakes fit for royalty!

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Celebrate the Coronation

Get your bake on during the Coronation Bank Holiday Weekend, with our endless collection of brilliantly British bakes. Looking for the perfect street party pla…

Coronation

Coronation means cake!

Chocoholics rejoice, there’s Easter recipes a plenty; <a href="/recipes/easter-chocolate-nests">chocolate nests</a>, Rocky Road, <a href="/recipes/millionaire-s-shortbread-with-cadbury-s-creme-eggs">Crème Egg millionaire’s shortbread</a> and Chocolate Brownies. Or classic Easter recipes, from <a href="/recipes/simnel-cake">Simnel Cake</a> to <a href="/recipes/mary-berry-carrot-cake">Mary Berry’s Carrot Cake</a>. The kids will be hopping with joy when they see the hidden bunny cake centrepiece. 
 
If <a href="/recipes/hot-cross-buns">Hot Cross Buns</a> are your fave – Apple and cinnamon, Chocolate, Sourdough, or Vegan. Whip up a dish of Hot Cross Bread &amp; Butter Pudding for a truly Happy Easter.

Easter

If you're looking for Easter baking recipes and ideas you've come to the right place. Baking Mad's Easter Inspiration pages are packed with tempting recipes from a show-stopping Easter chocolate bunny cake to traditional biscuits and buns.

Easter Baking Recipes | Delicious Cake Biscuit Recipe Ideas for Easter | Baking Mad

Best Easter baking ideas

Pop the bubbly and pass round love heart cookies at the Engagement party. Say it with biscuits when asking ‘will you be my bridesmaid?’ and decorate your venue with delicate <a href="/recipes/love-heart-biscuits">wedding favours</a>. 
 
Add a personal touch to your homemade wedding cake. From trendy naked cakes to tiered chocolate sponges or fruit cakes. We'll transform you into a wedding cake guru, guiding you on <a href="/baking-tips/how-to-layer-a-cake">how to layer a cake</a> to decorating and covering with marzipan, royal icing and more.

Engagement & wedding

Create something special for that upcoming engagement party or wedding with our inspiring recipes. Bake something amazing today with Baking Mad

Engagement & Wedding Cakes & Ideas | Baking Mad

Celebrate the ‘big day’ in the most delicious way

Tiffin for the ‘taxi driver’ Dad’s. Fudge for the ‘fix-it’ Father’s. <a href="/recipes/guinness-cupcakes">Guinness Cupcakes</a> for Grandad. Celebrate Father's Day with a batch of super scrumptious cupcakes or let them know they're your rock with a plateful of yummy <a href="/recipes/rock-cakes">rock cakes</a>. 
 
Spell it out with biscuits, slap it on a <a href="/recipes/giant-cookie">giant cookie</a>, shout it from the rooftops. Let the special man in your life know that you care with these Father's Day recipes and bake it with love.

Father's Day

Bake something special for your Dad this Father's Day. We've got recipes to suit all tastes and personalities - take a look for some inspiration

Father's Day Cakes & Ideas | Baking Mad

Father's Day baking ideas

If you're a 'gimme all the sugar' kind of baker, then you've hit the jackpot. Freak bakes are where you never say 'stop' to more whipped cream, where you keep drizzling that rich chocolate drip and pour not sprinkled on lashings of honeycomb. Everything is bigger, better, and even sweeter - leave your guilty conscience at the door.&nbsp;
Our <a href="/recipes/biscoff-caramac-cake-jar">Biscoff Jar Cake</a> is perfect for filling to the brim with sticky caramel and vanilla sponge, or if taking a slice of the action from a fully loaded cake is your thing, then decorate like crazy with our <a href="/recipes/peanut-butter-caramel-chocolate-cake">Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Cake</a> topped with toffee popcorn. Prefer to get creative with freak bake flavours? Be the host with most, with our fully loaded <a href="/recipes/party-tray-bake">Party Tray Bake</a> promising a sweet slice of something for everyone. What are you waiting for? Get your freak on!

Freak Bakes

If you're a 'gimme all the sugar' kind of baker, then you've hit the jackpot. Freak bakes are where you never say 'stop' to more whipped cream, where you keep…

Get your freak bake on

From <a href="/recipes/halloween-spider-web-cake">spider web chocolate cake</a> to devilish <a href="/recipes/red-velvet-halloween-cupcakes">red velvet cupcakes</a>, these Halloween recipes are more about sharing and less about scaring. 
 
We have frightfully simple recipes, ideal for little monsters; from Halloween Cookies and Frankenstein Marshmallows to <a href="/recipes/pumpkin-halloween-vanilla-cake-pops">Pumpkin Patch Cake Pops</a>. The eeriest thing you will hear will be a ghostly ‘oooo’ when everybody tucks in to these Halloween bakes.

Halloween

Bake something truly spooky this Halloween with one of our many recipes. Forget about the trick and bake some tasty treats with Baking Mad

Halloween Recipes | Baking Mad

No tricks, just treats

Jam pots of joy, festive fudge and indulgent truffles, you won’t be short of gift ideas. Thoughtful, unique homemade gifts baked with love. A chocoholic’s box of <a href="/recipes/chocolate-peanut-butter-cups">homemade peanut butter cups</a>, honeycomb bites and caramel bombs will go down a treat. 

Fellow bakers will love our <a href="/recipes/cookies-in-a-jar">cookies in a jar</a>, a medley of ingredients baked into dreamy nibbles. Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas, Thank You.

Homemade Gifts

Jam pots of joy, festive fudge and indulgent truffles, you won’t be short of gift ideas. Thoughtful, unique homemade gifts baked with love. A chocoholic’s box…

Nothing says it better than a homemade edible gift

Looking for street party baking inspiration like no other? You're in the right place. From an easy-to-serve <a href="/recipes/union-jack-tray-bake">Union Jack Traybake</a>, a <a href="/recipes/ultimate-summer-berry-cake">Summer Berry Cake</a> fit for a royal celebration, or <a href="/recipes/fruit-scones">Homemade Fruit Scones</a> with a dollop of <a href="/recipes/strawberry-jam">Strawberry Jam</a> and cream - you're sure to be talk of the town this Jubilee (for all the right reasons!).
Whisk up a showstopping <a href="/recipes/chocolate-biscuit-cake">Chocolate Biscuit Cake</a> and discover why this delicious rich-tea filled bake is allegedly the Queens favourite dessert. Or for sticky finger fun for the little princes and princesses amongst us, our Union Jack Cupcakes are a perfect excuse to get baking this Jubilee.&nbsp;

Jubilee

Looking for street party baking inspiration like no other? You're in the right place. From an easy-to-serve Union Jack Traybake, a Summer Berry Cake fit for a…

All hail Great British bakes

Mother, grandmother, family or friend. Let’s celebrate the special lady in your life. From <a href="/recipes/royal-victoria-sponge">Victoria sponges</a> fit for a queen to ‘Momma Bear’ biscuits, we're brimming with Mother’s Day baking ideas. 
 
Champion the ‘no fuss’ mums with homemade shortbread.&nbsp; Say it with flour with a <a href="/recipes/cupcake-bouquet">bouquet of cupcakes</a>. Honour the superwomen with a slab of <a href="/recipes/indulgent-chocolate-cake">indulgent chocolate cake</a>.&nbsp;

Mother's Day

Bake something truly special this Mother's Day with one of these tailored recipes. Treat your mum to something sweet and get baking here.

Mother's Day Cakes & Bakes | Baking Mad

Bake it with love

Are your guests buffet stalkers? Do they get giddy over showstopper cakes? Mini pizzas for the munchers, breadsticks for the nibblers and <a href="/recipes/sausage-rolls">sausage rolls</a> for the masses. The music isn’t the only cheesy thing on offer with cheese twists and <a href="/recipes/mozzarella-dippers">mozzarella dippers</a>. 
 
The dessert table will be the piece-de-resistance brimming with party bakes; cupcakes, cheesecakes, gateauxs and trifles.

Party Recipes

Are your guests buffet stalkers? Do they get giddy over showstopper cakes? Mini pizzas for the munchers, breadsticks for the nibblers and sausage rolls for the…

Don’t worry party planners, our party recipes cater for all

Whether you're baking for your Valentine, Gal-entine or a bit of self-love, nothing says ‘I love you' more than a baked Valentine gift. From <a href="/recipes/red-velvet-heart-pancakes">red velvet pancakes</a> to a box of <a href="/recipes/love-heart-biscuits">love heart biscuits</a>, there is no end to romance with these Valentine recipes.
 
With our 5* homemade pizza and <a href="/recipes/best-ever-garlic-bread">best ever garlic bread</a> we’ve got date night sorted. Irresistible sharing cookie and brownie skillets for two, or just a spoon and romcom for one.

Valentine's Day

Bake something special for a loved one this valentines day. With our selection of recipes, you're bound to find something they'll love

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Valentine's baked treats

Jump in the kitchen and get the party started. From baby showers to birthdays, or simply showing you care there’s no better way to say it than with cake, after all caring is sharing and what's a party without cake? 

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Dairy free, lactose free, vegan. If you are new to this type of baking and a cake addict like us, you may be wondering how to make a dairy free cake? 
 
From the ‘just-one-more’ <a href="/recipes/gluten-free-vegan-peanut-butter-brownies">vegan and gluten free peanut butter brownies</a> to ‘cut me a big slice’ <a href="/recipes/vegan-chocolate-cake">vegan chocolate cake</a> recipe, dairy free baking has never tasted so good. 
 
Mind blown by milk-free alternatives? Our recipes cater for all - rice, soya, almond, or simply no milk at all. It's the perfect excuse to bake them all to find which ingredient you love the most. For research purposes obviously...

We have a long list of dairy free recipes the whole family can enjoy. Discover your next delicious bake and try a dairy free one today

Dairy Free Recipes

Delcious recipes without any dairy ingredients

Dairy Free

From sprinklelicious <a href="/recipes/egg-free-passion-fruit-sponge-cake">egg-free cakes</a> to comforting, <a href="/recipes/vegan-hot-cross-buns">eggless hot cross buns</a> you will lose yourself in our cracking selection of egg-free baking recipes. 
 
Start the day with scrumptious vegan pancakes. Bring your “A” game to afternoon tea with fresh blueberry muffins and finish with an after-dinner millionaire’s shortbread treat, just because you fancy it. Let us arm you with the confidence to explore new egg alternatives, here's <a href="/baking-tips/how-to-substitute-eggs-when-baking">how to substitute eggs when baking</a>.

We have a collection of egg-free recipes for you to try and they’re just as delicious as those that are made with eggs. Have a look and happy baking

Egg-Free Recipes | Baking Without Eggs

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Egg Free

We are bringing flavour back to wheat free diets. We are here with a slice of advice on <a href="/baking-tips/how-to-knead-dough">how to knead dough</a> and <a href="/baking-tips/how-to-shape-dough-into-an-oval">how to shape dough</a>, and even <a href="/baking-tips/how-to-use-a-bread-machine">how to use a bread machine</a> to craft gluten free bread of dreams. 
 
Love your lopsided loaves and create wheat free masterpieces. 5* chocolate cake, scones, cupcakes and banana bread recipes galore. Let’s celebrate the glorious world of gluten free baking and bake it your way.

These recipes are all tailored to meet the requirements of a gluten-free diet. Take your pick from a choice of waffles, cake, scones, brownies and more

Gluten Free Recipes

Gluten free doesn’t mean free-from fun

Gluten Free

Calling all who are nuts about baking but not about baking with nuts. Struggle to find nut free recipes? We have over 200 reasons (and recipes) why this will soon be a thing of the past. 
 
From <a href="/recipes/light-fruit-cake">nut free Christmas cake</a> to delicious <a href="/recipes/copycat-chocolate-chip-millie-s-cookies">nut free cookies</a>, we’ve got it covered. You can tweak and reuse these recipes time and time again. Always remember before tucking into all this deliciousness to check the ingredients on the packaging before using.

Check out our nut-free range that makes baking friendly for those with allergies. Get baking today, with over 60 delicious recipes to choose from

Nut Free Recipes

Healthy & delicious nut-free recipes

Nut Free

We have a collection of happiness-inducing, low-sugar bakes just for you. All containing less than 10g of sugar per serving, these recipes are low in sugar but high in flavour. None of the guilt. All the yum. 
 
Try and walk past a plate of our <a href="/recipes/low-sugar-chocolate-chip-cookies">low sugar chocolate chip cookies</a> or a slice of our <a href="/recipes/low-sugar-victoria-sponge">low sugar Victoria Sponge cake</a> and not be tempted to sneak a bite. With so many sugar alternatives; honey, maple or stevia to name a few, let us arm you with the knowledge to make these swaps and inspire you to find the right fit for you. 
 
For more reduced sugar baking inspiration head to our <a href="/low-sugar-baking-hub">low sugar baking hub</a>.

Explore our wide range of recipes with low sugar content. We use alternatives such as truvia sugar, and you wouldn't believe how good it tastes

Low Sugar Recipes

Tasty low sugar treats

Low Sugar

Looking for healthy bakes or irresistible inspiration tailored to your dietary needs, our pantry is overflowing with utterly scrummy bakes just waiting to be discovered.  

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