<p>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-millies-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.</p>
<p>Looking for something quick and easy that doesn't scrimp out on flavour? Try our <a href="/recipes/mars-bar-cakes">Mars Bar Squares</a>,&nbsp;they’re quite literally out of this world!</p>

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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.

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<p>This easy chocolate cupcake recipe was created by Mary Berry, and creates&nbsp;rich, indulgent cupcakes that are easy to achieve in your own kitchen.</p>
<p>Whether you're looking for simple chocolate fairy cakes for a party or an easy chocolate cupcake recipe for everyday baking, this Mary Berry chocolate cupcake recipe is soon to be your go-to recipe for 5-star rich, gorgeously-moreish cupcakes every time.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In just half an hour, this quick and easy cupcake recipe will make a delicious batch of 12 delicious chocolate cupcakes, ready to pipe with your favourite topping.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Why Bake Mary Berry’s Chocolate Cupcakes?</strong></h3>
<p>⭐Ready in under an hour</p>
<p>⭐Ideal for last-minute gatherings and parties</p>
<p>⭐Brilliant for getting the kids involved</p>
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Mary Berry Chocolate Cupcakes

<p>Ever wondered how to make Millies cookies from the comfort of your own home? This recipe is perfect for recreating delicious, chewy, and gooey Copycat Millie’s Chocolate Chip Cookies whenever you fancy them. They bake in less than 10 minutes, so they’re a brilliant idea for a quick dessert - and kids love them.</p>
<p>You can also choose to fill your cookies however you want. Try a combination of milk chocolate chips, white chocolate or dark chocolate. You can even use mini eggs, smarties or M&amp;Ms to make them even more unique.</p>
<h3>Can I freeze copycat Millie’s cookie dough?</h3>
<p>You can easily plan ahead with this cookie dough recipe and freeze it to enjoy it anytime. Once you’ve made your dough mixture, roll it tightly in cling film to make sure it’s air-tight, or put it into a container, then pop it into the freezer.</p>
<p>Defrost the cookie dough for around 4-5 hours before you want to make the cookies, roll the defrosted dough into shape and start baking. Or to make things even easier, roll into cookie-sized balls before freezing and bake from frozen; the cookies will still taste just as delicious and hold their shape better due to the quick temperature change from cold to hot.</p>
<h3>The best ways to eat copycat Millie's chocolate chip cookies?</h3>
<p>Once baked, let them cool down and set for a few minutes before enjoying. Or if you really can’t wait, you can enjoy them whilst they’re soft and warm with a scoop of ice cream.</p>
<h2>How to Store&nbsp;</h2>
<p>These homemade Millie’s Chocolate Chip Cookies should keep for around 4 days when stored in an airtight container.</p>
<h3><strong>Why Try Our Millie’s Cookies Recipe?</strong></h3>
<p>⭐Super-simple recipe for novice bakers</p>
<p>⭐Great for getting the kids involved in baking</p>
<p>⭐The dough can be frozen and defrosted in advance</p>
<p>⭐ Over +700 5 Star Reviews from happy bakers</p>

Millie’s Cookies Recipe

<p>Whether Victoria sponge was the first cake you ever baked or it brings back sweet birthday memories, a truly great sponge cake recipe is one you’ll use time and time again. Make this <em>the</em> go-to Victoria sponge cake recipe for every baking occasion!</p>
<h3>Why Bake Our Classic Victoria Sponge Recipe?&nbsp;</h3>
<p>⭐Ready in under an hour</p>
<p>⭐Easy recipe for pro or novice bakers</p>
<p>⭐ Over +200 5 star reviews from happy bakers</p>

Easy Victoria Sponge Recipe

<p>Our simple fairy cake recipe gives you soft, delicate and delicious cupcakes, drizzled in smooth, deliciously-sweet Silver Spoon <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/glace-icing">Glace Icing</a>. These cupcakes make a great treat for birthdays, or a fun recipe to get the kids involved in baking.</p>
<p>Not only are they simple to make, but they’re also fun to decorate, letting you and your children get creative. We like ours with icing and sprinkled with hundreds &amp; thousands, but you can get creative and try fairy cakes with chocolate chips, lemon drizzle, or <a data-item-id="02f6382a-d0f5-58f7-8c17-0acd82570e30" href="">buttercream icing</a>.</p>
<h3>How to keep your fairy cakes moist</h3>
<p>If your fairy cakes are too dry, you may be baking them for too long, or on too high a heat. We bake ours at 170°C (fan 150°C, gas mark 3) for 15-20 minutes. You should check them after 15 minutes to see if they’re cooked, then put them back in the oven if they aren’t.</p>
<p>You can check to see if they’re done by gently inserting a thin metal skewer into the centre of the cakes - if it comes out clean, they’re cooked through.</p>
<h3>How to make your fairy cakes soft and fluffy</h3>
<p>If your fairy cakes aren’t coming out fluffy, you may need to use more raising agent; in this case, Allinson's Self-Raising White Flour. We also recommend using Silver Spoon caster sugar.&nbsp;<em><strong>Using caster sugar instead of granulated sugar makes all the difference in baking</strong></em>. Thanks to its finer crystals, it dissolves quickly, creating a smooth, airy cake batter that traps more air. The result? A lighter, fluffier sponge with the perfect texture.</p>
<h3>How to make sure your fairy cakes rise</h3>
<p>If your fairy cakes are dipping in the middle, this is likely due to your cake batter being too moist, so it ‘collapses’ once you bake it. You may also have your oven on too low a temperature, which will cause your cupcakes to bake unevenly.</p>
<p>You should also avoid opening the oven door once your fairy cakes are baking, as this releases the heat from the oven, which can also cause them to sink.</p>

Easy Fairy Cakes Recipe

<p>This easy glace icing recipe creates smooth, glossy glace icing that's rich and spreadable, making it the very best topping for <a data-item-id="690f5b77-5fcc-59f6-95c6-f8cebf7ff34a" href="">biscuits</a>, <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/categories/cookies-and-biscuits/cookies">cookies</a>, <a data-item-id="871653dc-08b9-5901-bc1e-575c64eccc2b" href="">sponge cakes</a> and <a data-item-id="be5e00be-896a-5754-8ecb-67cdad7c88a0" href="">finger buns</a>.</p>
<p>This quick and easy icing for <a data-item-id="3bb99ae0-0582-534c-901d-78a4b8473bf4" href="">biscuits and cookies</a> also sets with a subtle, smooth sheen, making it an ideal edible ‘glue’ for decorating your baking creations.</p>
<p>We love using Silver Spoon Icing Sugar for a glossy, lump-free glace icing recipe that works every time. Using just water and icing sugar, this simple cupcake icing recipe is perfect for drizzling on cupcakes or dolloping on sprinkle sponge cake.</p>
<h3><strong>Why Use Our Recipe for Glace Icing?</strong></h3>
<p>⭐Ready in minutes</p>
<p>⭐Can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge</p>
<p>⭐Only uses two ingredients</p>

Glace Icing Recipe

<p>Our no-bake rocky road recipe is simple, delicious and fun to make. It’s filled with gooey marshmallows and crumbly biscuits, then covered in rich, velvety chocolate.</p>
<h3>What does rocky road have in it?</h3>
<p>Typically, rocky road contains dark and milk chocolate, with chunks of marshmallow and biscuit inside. However, variations also contain peanuts, raisins, almonds, or anything else you like! We’ve also drizzled ours in white chocolate, but you could also do this with Nutella or caramel sauce.</p>
<h3>How did rocky road get its name?</h3>
<p>Rocky road takes its name in reference to the chunks of biscuits and chocolate packed into the recipe.</p>
<h3>What’s the difference between tiffin and rocky road?</h3>
<p>Often, rocky road is known as ‘rocky road’ in the US and known as ‘tiffin’ in the UK. However, the difference between rocky road and tiffin is how the chocolate mixture binds together, as well as the ingredients used.</p>
<p>Some tiffin recipes often use condensed milk and cocoa powder, then add the chocolate on top. <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/tiffin">Tiffin</a> also tends to contain a medley of fruits, rather than the marshmallows found in rocky road. Rocky road is typically made using melted chocolate and syrup to hold the ingredients together.</p>

Rocky Road Recipe

<p>Are you craving a stack of light and delicious pancakes that are as tasty as they are easy to make? Look no further, because we've got the ultimate recipe for you! With just a handful of simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you'll be whipping up mouthwatering pancakes in no time. These easy pancakes are so versatile and quick to make; our foolproof recipe is a family favourite. Keep it classic with a sprinkling of sugar and lemon, or alternatively top with your favourite sweet or savoury flavour combinations. These pancakes are perfect for lazy weekend mornings or when you want a special treat any day of the week.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Substitutions and Variations&nbsp;</h2>
<p>If you prefer fluffy vs flat pancakes, be sure to check out our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/american-pancakes">American Pancake Recipe</a>. Whether you prefer them plain, topped with butter and maple syrup, or loaded with your favorite fruits and toppings, our recipe is versatile enough to accommodate all your pancake desires.</p>

Easy Pancake Recipe

<p>If you're craving that perfect homemade pizza but don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen, the Allinson’s easy pizza dough recipe is for you. It takes about 10 minutes of kneading by hand—just enough to feel like you're doing something—and then you let the dough do its thing.</p>
<p>Once the dough has proved, it’s time for the fun part, roll it out or go full pro and give it a spin! Pile on your favourite toppings, pop it in the oven, and wait for that golden, crispy magic.</p>
<p>This pizza dough recipe makes up to 3 large pizzas, so there are plenty of slices to go around. Or you can make now, freeze and enjoy later.</p>
<h2><strong>What flour should I use?</strong></h2>
<p>When making pizza dough we use Allinson’s Strong White Bread Flour. The higher gluten levels in the flour give a chewier, stretchy dough that once baked delivers the most flavourful, chewy, slightly crispy crust – pizza perfection!</p>
<h3>Can pizza dough be made in advance?</h3>
<p>Yes! Pizza dough can be made up to 4-5 days before baking - make sure you keep it in the fridge before using it, and allow it to come to room temperature before shaping it into your pizza bases.</p>
<h3>How do I knead pizza dough?</h3>
<p>It couldn't be easier to knead your pizza dough, even if you're new to making homemade pizza bases! Kneading the dough is a vital stage, as it develops the dough’s gluten, giving the dough its chewy texture and structure.</p>
<p>To knead pizza dough, start by dusting your work surface with flour. Place the dough on the surface and press it down with the heel of your hand, pushing it away from you. Fold the dough back over itself, give it a quarter turn, and repeat the pressing motion. Continue this rhythm, adding flour as needed to prevent the dough from sticking.</p>
<p>Knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. To test if it’s ready to bake, poke the dough with your finger; it should spring back.</p>
<h2>How to Store</h2>
<p>Your homemade pizza dough will last up to 4-5 days in the fridge or up to 3 months frozen. You should avoid leaving the dough at room temperature for too long as the surface of the dough may dry out. Lightly coat your dough with oil and wrap with plastic wrap or seal in an airtight container. When you're ready to use, allow it to come to room temperature before shaping the dough into your pizza bases (this could take up to 30 minutes). If freezing your dough, divide it into individual pizza sizes and oil each ball before wrapping tightly in plastic wrap and then popping in the freezer.</p>
<h2>Substitutions and Variations</h2>
<p>Fancy taking your dough making skills to the next level?&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
  <li>Give our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/copycat-pizza-express-dough-balls">copycat Pizza Express dough balls recipe</a> a try - delicious and garlic'y</li>
  <li>Whip up our delicious <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/sundried-tomato-bread">sundried tomato bread</a> in only an hour!</li>
</ul>
<h3>Reasons to make our pizza dough:</h3>
<p>⭐Rated five stars by our community of bakers</p>
<p>⭐Makes up to three large pizza bases</p>
<p>⭐Only uses six ingredients</p>

Pizza Dough Recipe

<p>Our chocolate rice crispy cakes are a fun, easy and delicious bake, ideal for getting the whole family stuck in.</p>
<h3>How to make sure your rice crispy cakes stick together</h3>
<p>If your chocolate rice crispy cakes aren’t sticking together, you may be using too much chocolate in your mixture, or not allowing them enough time to cool. Try using a little less chocolate and see if this helps, as well as leaving them in the fridge to completely cool.</p>
<h3>How to make firm rice crispy cakes</h3>
<p>If your chocolate rice crispy cakes are turning soft and chewy, this may be due to incorrect storage. If they're exposed to air, they can lose their crispiness and turn chewy. You should keep them in an airtight container.</p>
<h3>Reasons to make our rice crispy cakes:</h3>
<p>⭐Oven-free recipe</p>
<p>⭐Perfect for smaller kids who’d like to get involved</p>
<p>⭐Uses just five ingredients</p>

Chocolate Rice Crispy Cakes Recipe

<p>Try baking our Mars Bar cake recipe for a slice of nostalgia. Not only is this recipe delicious, but it’s also fun and simple to make, and a perfect activity for you and your children. The chewy, gooey cereal base is blended with melted Mars Bars and topped with rich milk chocolate and white chocolate swirls. Bliss. So, gather your baking tools, put on your apron, and let's create something indulgent with this ultimate Mars Bar cake recipe.</p>
<h3>Can I melt Mars Bars in the microwave?</h3>
<p>Yes, you can melt a Mars Bar in the microwave. We’d recommend you do this on the lowest power setting though, to avoid spoiling the chocolate. Put the Mars Bars in your microwave on a low setting, and check it every 30 seconds until it is melted and smooth.</p>
<h3>Can I melt a Mars Bar on a hob?</h3>
<p>If you don’t have a microwave, you can melt your Mars Bar in a small saucepan on the hob. Chop the Mars Bar into smaller chunks to speed up the melting process. Melt your chocolate on low heat and to check it often.</p>
<h3>How to make sure your Mars Bar cakes are soft</h3>
<p>If you haven’t melted and mixed your Mars Bars, syrup and butter enough, this can cause your final bake to turn out too hard and clumpy. When melting these three ingredients together, you can use a whisk as they begin to melt to get the mixture nice and smooth.</p>
<h2>Substitutions and Variations&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Conquered the Mars Bar Cake Recipe and looking for more cereal themed bake ideas? Check out our<a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/rice-crispy-cakes"> Chocolate Rice Krispie Cakes</a> and <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/easter-chocolate-nests">Easter Nests</a> for equally fun and delicious recipes.</p>
<h3>Reasons to make our Mars Bar cakes:</h3>
<p>⭐Easy recipe for kids to follow (with supervision!)</p>
<p>⭐Can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge</p>
<p>⭐Oven-free recipe</p>

Mars Bar Cake Recipe

<p>These vegan chocolate cupcakes are free from dairy and egg. They are so easy to make and produce a really rich, velvety smooth texture and flavour. Whether you're vegan or not, these cupcakes will be part of your go-to recipes as they are so easy and tasty to make.&nbsp;</p>

Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

<p>Bake a trip down memory lane with this retro bake.</p>
<p>A firm school favourite, our easy cornflake tart has a sweet, crumbly pastry base topped with jam and cornflakes. Best served drizzled in a large helping of custard.</p>

Cornflake Tart

<p>Are you ready to indulge in a divine treat that will transport your taste buds to dessert heaven? Look no further than our irresistible carrot cake tray bake recipe! This delightful twist on a classic dessert is sure to become your new go-to for every occasion. Imagine sinking your teeth into a moist and fluffy carrot cake filled with warm spices.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The heavenly aroma of cinnamon wafting through your kitchen will make it hard to resist! But what sets our carrot cake tray bake apart from the rest is the luscious cream cheese frosting slathered on top. Its tangy sweetness perfectly complements the rich flavors of the cake, creating a mouthwatering combination that will leave you craving for more. Whether you want to impress your guests at a party or simply satisfy your dessert cravings, our best carrot cake tray bake recipe is a guaranteed winner. So grab your mixing bowl and get ready to indulge in a slice of pure bliss!</p>
<p>We've opted for a classic cream cheese icing and cute little carrot decorations. Just like any carrot cake, feel free to decorate it how you'd like. We've seen versions with chopped nuts, lemon zest or pearl sugar worked into the cream cheese frosting.</p>

Carrot Cake Tray Bake

<p>Want a cupcake fix, without having to bake loads of cupcakes? Rather than be left with lots of leftover cupcakes (rare, we know!) why not try our half batch recipe. Perfect for afternoon tea for two, a mid-week pick me up, or just because.&nbsp;</p>

Half Batch Cupcakes

<p>Packed full of flavour from the sundried tomatoes, this tomato-based bread is a great starting point for those looking to add something a little extra to their everyday bread recipes.</p>
<p>Our sundried tomato bread recipe is simple to follow and easy to make, so you can look forward to serving this delicious loaf as a starter, with fresh olives, balsamic vinegar and olive oil to dip it in.</p>
<p>You can make this recipe with dry-packed sundried tomatoes, but we prefer using the kind which come in oil, as we drizzle a little of the tomato-infused oil over the top of the dough before baking. Our top tip is to pat the chopped sundried tomatoes down slightly before adding them to the dough to avoid adding too much oil to the mix.</p>
<p>If you’re ready to give another dough recipe a go, try our <a data-item-id="674e3239-d741-5d2d-afd9-a326903c01f1" href="">pizza dough recipe</a> and bake with a topping of your choice!</p>

Sundried tomato bread

<p>Calling all Biscoff fans! This Biscoff cupcake recipe is a real game changer. Soft vanilla cupcake topped and filled&nbsp;with a beautifully light Biscoff buttercream, this recipe is definitely one you will want to save and bake time and time again.</p>

Biscoff Cupcakes

<p>Rock cakes or rock buns? Whatever you choose to call these little beauties they are sure to bring back nostalgic memories of childhood baking.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As a child you may have wondered what are rock cakes made of? Well believe it or not, no actual rocks are harmed in the baking of this recipe. Just a delicious combination of currants and mixed spices.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Are rock cakes meant to be hard? Yes, that is exactly the reason for their name, due to their light and crumbly texture. We think that they are the absolute perfect accompaniment with a big cup of tea.&nbsp;</p>

Rock Cakes

<p>These ginger cupcakes really are an all-year crowd pleaser, whether it's with a cup of tea or sharing with loved ones at Christmas time.<br>
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Topped with lashings of buttercream flavoured with Billington's Light Muscovado and cinnamon, and drizzled with sticky toffee sauce, what's not to love?</p>
<p>If you're all about cinnamon, spice and all things nice, we think you'll love our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/gingerbread-dough">gingerbread dough</a> recipe!<br>
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Ginger Cupcake Recipe

<p>Tiffin is a firm favourite here at Baking Mad HQ. It consists of crushed biscuits, raisins and cherries mixed together and topped with a layer of chocolate and chilled in the fridge.&nbsp; This&nbsp;is a no-bake chocolate treat which is so simple to make, it is also a great introductory bake for young bakers or if you are wanting to use up any sweet leftovers that you might have after Christmas or Easter.</p>

Tiffin

<p>Marshmallow Fluff is made from beaten egg whites, sugar, golden syrup, vanilla extract and a tiny pinch of salt. We love marshmallow fluff because it goes really well with cookies and pretzels or as a topping for desserts. If you really want to push the boat out (we do...) &nbsp;you could even have it on top of a luxury hot chocolate for that perfect 'ahhhhh' moment. This stuff is sticky, so make sure you have a cloth and some hot soapy water on standby for clear up time.</p>