There are lots of ways to make a cake; dress it up with decorations or celebrate its full naked glory. A ‘drop of vanilla’ birthday cake, "one more slice" banana bread or decadent chocolate cake recipes. Rolled. Stacked. Filled. You bake the rules. 
 
For beginners, the classic <a href="/recipes/lemon-drizzle-cake">Lemon Drizzle cake</a> is the perfect crowd-pleaser. Or for more experimental bakers, stack the tiers high and fill the cakes with hidden surprises. When cake is life, not just for birthdays, we say let’s get baking.

Cookie, Oreo & Brownie Layered Cake with a slice cut out of it. 

Baking a cake is a fine art, but one that can be mastered by many. Browse through our cake recipes and find the perfect one for you.

Cake Recipes | Easy Cake Ideas

From breadsticks to brioche, sourdough to pizza dough - we have a medley of bread and dough recipes to see you through from breakfast to dinner.&nbsp; 
 
Love a 'pop in the breadmaker' bake? Or perhaps more of a 'get stuck in and sticky' <a href="/recipes/bacon-and-cheese-loaf">hand baked loaf</a>? Whatever type of baker you are, bread baking apprentice to artisan extraordinaire we have the best bread recipes.

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Making your own bread from scratch is incredibly satisfying. We also have pizza dough recipes, doughnuts and so much more. Try them out today.

Bread Recipes | Easy & Delicious Bread & Dough Recipes

Fill your house with the aroma of freshly baked bread

Bread & Dough

Old Favourites & Classic Cakes

Cakes

Chocolately truffles, creamy fudge, the fluffiest marshmallows, we defy not to become giddy like a child in a sweet shop with these sweet recipes.&nbsp; 
 
From nostalgic sweets, <a href="/recipes/white-chocolate-snowies">snowies</a> and <a href="/recipes/chocolate-nutella-mice">chocolate mice</a> to <a href="/recipes/turkish-delight">Turkish delight</a> and <a href="/recipes/peppermint-creams">Peppermint Creams</a>, the hardest decision will be which one to try first. Pick n Mix to your hearts delight or share the love creating the greatest Willy Wonkeriffic edible gifts for friends and family.

Top view of Rainbow Meringues in a bowl, with Rainbow Meringues scattered around next to a bag of silver spoon caster sugar

The most exciting confectionery and sweets recipes including Turkish delight & chocolate fondant are on Baking Mad. Pick your favourites and make them today

Confectionery Recipes | How to Make Homemade Candy Sweets & Chocolates

Try your hand at making homemade confectionery recipes

Confectionery

Crunch, snap or dunk. However you like to eat your biscuits, we have something for everyone. Our irresistible 5* Millies <a href="/recipes/copycat-chocolate-chip-millie-s-cookies">chocolate chip cookie recipe</a> is a must for all cookie lovers. You call it eating the whole batch, we call it taste testing.&nbsp; 
 
When it comes to biscuit recipes, go simple with <a href="/recipes/shortbread-fingers">shortbread</a> or spice up your life with <a href="/recipes/gingerbread-dough">gingerbread</a>. There's even a <a href="/recipes/dog-biscuits">dog biscuit recipe</a> for your pampered pooches.

Side on view of a stack of vegan and gluten free chocolate chip cookies

Cookies and biscuits can often be confused, but either way, they are delicious and easy to make. We have loads of recipes for you to try out. Happy baking

Cookies And Biscuit Recipes | How to Make Easy Biscuit & Cookies at Home

Fill up your biscuit tin!

Cookies & Biscuits

Mini or mighty, one in a jar, for the best cupcake recipe you needn't look that far.&nbsp;Vanilla, Oreo, Biscoff? Chocoholics, all hail the 5* <a href="/recipes/mary-berry-chocolate-cupcakes">Mary Berry chocolate cupcake recipe</a>.&nbsp;Keep kids busy with <a href="/recipes/chocolate-cake-pops">cake pops</a> and <a href="/recipes/simple-fairy-cakes">fairy cakes</a>. We even have <a href="/recipes/feta-cheese-and-herb-cupcakes">savoury cupcakes</a> to jazz up lunchtime. 
 
Mad about muffins? From blueberry to banana muffin recipes; the tastiest way to sneak in your 5 a day. <a href="/recipes/gluten-free-chocolate-and-cherry-muffins">Gluten free muffins</a>, <a href="/recipes/vegan-blueberry-muffins">vegan muffins</a>, you will be spoilt for choice.

Nutella Cupcakes with glass bottle of milk in the background

Cupcakes and muffins both have a place in our hearts and they’re similar in looks and how they’re baked. Here are our favourite cupcake and muffin recipes.

Cupcakes & Muffin Recipes | Easy Recipes & Best Bakes

Bake a batch & share with friends!

Cupcakes & Muffins

All about the heavenly desserts? Whatever the season or occasion we have dessert ideas from summery meringues, pavlovas to panna cottas. In winter snuggle down with warming and comforting puds, whether it be&nbsp;a humble crumble or creamy rice pudding. 
 
If cheesecake is your kryptonite we suggest you look away now - from <a href="/recipes/new-york-baked-cheesecake">New York Vanilla</a> to <a href="/recipes/toblerone-cheesecake">Toblerone</a>, our selection is guaranteed to leave you weak at the knees.

2 glass jars of eton mess, raspberries, edible flowers and vanilla extract

Desserts come in many shapes and sizes. Baking Mad has a full collection of dessert recipes that you simply have to try. Get them here.

Dessert Recipes | Easy Desserts for Every Occasion

Browse dessert recipes for every occasion

Desserts

Ice cream recipes have never been simpler, no ice cream maker needed! Maple fudge, strawberry ripple, mint choc chip and rum – no need to be so vanilla (although this is also yummy). Serve in an <a href="/recipes/arctic-roll">arctic roll</a>, <a href="/recipes/fruity-knickerbocker-glory">knickerbocker glory</a>, <a href="/recipes/ice-cream-cookie-sandwich">cookie sandwich</a> or an indulgent ice cream cake, guaranteed smiles all round.
It’s not just ice cream recipes; granitas, sorbets, frozen yoghurts and ice lolly recipes. Lots of icy delights, so free up your freezer.

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Discover the perfect homemade ice cream & ice lolly recipes with the latest tips, and learn how to make anything from vanilla ice cream to an ice lolly.

Ice Cream & Lollies | Easy Frozen Homemade Treats

There's nothing better than homemade ice cream...

Ice Cream & Lollies

Fluffy <a href="/recipes/buttercream-icing">basic buttercream </a>(or frosting) really is the icing on any cake. Simple to whip up, satisfying to gobble up. Master a buttercream recipe and experiment with flavours, or add cocoa for the best <a href="/recipes/salted-chocolate-buttercream">chocolate buttercream</a>. 
 
From rainbow buttercream, roses or ruffles, we have the piping tips and techniques to grow your decorating skills. More of an icing traditionalist?

Try one of our many icing & buttercream recipes and make something delicious today Learn how to make the perfect icing or buttercream filling for your cake.

Icing & Buttercream Recipes | Simple & Easy Sweet Toppings

From royal icing to fondant icing and flooding, we have it all

Icing & Buttercream

You can’t beat homemade, bursting with fruit and veg. <a href="/recipes/lemon-curd">Lemon curd</a>, <a href="/recipes/orange-and-whisky-marmalade">Orange and Whiskey marmalade</a>, <a href="/recipes/glitter-strawberry-jam-with-champagne">glitter Strawberry jam</a> - your toast has never tasted so good. 
 
Revolutionise your tarts and pies with chutneys, curds, jams and jellies that will have your friends begging for the recipe. It couldn't be simpler with our friendly tutorials, you'll know how to make jam in no time.

Discover jams, marmalade, chutneys & other preserve recipes on Baking Mad. Jams & preserves are a key part of many traditional cuisines all over the world.

Jams & Spreads | Easy Homemade Preserves

Are spreads and preserves your jam?

Jams & Spreads

Traditionally <a href="/recipes/basic-pancakes">thin crepes</a> or thick and fluffy <a href="/recipes/american-pancakes">American Pancakes</a>? Stack with berries, maple and bacon, or fill with spinach and ricotta. 
 
Keto, Vegan or Gluten Free, the humble pancake is flipping fabulous whatever the occasion. For the ultimate batter indulgence, a mountain of waffles drizzled with syrup or a plate of cinnamon Churros dipped in chocolate. Heavenly.&nbsp;

Stack of american pancakes covered in maple syrup and topped with fresh berries

Pancakes aren't just for Shrove Tuesday. From crepe to American style, discover the variety of exciting pancake and pancake batter recipes on Baking Mad.

Pancakes, Crepes & Waffles

Pancakes are for life, not just for Pancake Day

Whether you need a simple shortcrust pastry recipe, fabulous filo or puff perfection, we have something for everyone. Even Vegan potato pastry. 
 
Learn <a href="/baking-tips/how-to-blind-bake-pastry">how to blind bake pastry</a> and once you have mastered the basics, tart it up to your hearts delight. Travel the world from Danish pastries to French Pastries, Austrian Strudels to Greek Spanakopita. Sweet or savoury. Steak pie or apple pie. We have more swirls, rolls and turnovers than a gymnast.

Looking for a easy, tasty pastry recipe? You've come to the right place From Yorkshire puddings to apple pies, discover the many recipes on Baking Mad.

Pastries, Pies & Tart Recipes | Easy Ideas for Best Savoury Bakes

Grab your rolling pins and let’s get baking.

Pastries, Pies & Tarts

How to make scones has never been easier with our foolproof tips and tricks on how to rub together butter and flour. Whether you’re “jam then cream” or vice versa there's something for everyone. 
 
Sweet or savoury. Cheese scones galore. Marmite lovers will go crazy for our <a href="/recipes/cheese-and-marmite-scones">Cheese and Marmite scones</a> - the ultimate taste sensation. Bring your ‘A’ game to afternoon tea with these easy scone recipes. The yummiest fruit scones, calorie conscious, buttermilk and <a href="/recipes/gluten-free-afternoon-scones">gluten free scones</a>.

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Discover our easy scone & shortcake recipes from Baking Mad & find your favourite scone recipe. Learn the secrets of this traditional English treat

Scones & Shortcake Recipes | Baking Mad

Once they’re scone, they’re scone

Scones & Shortcakes

We have the perfect accompaniment to any pud - velvety <a href="/recipes/vanilla-custard">vanilla custard</a>. Or for a touch of nostalgia, a spoonful of feel-good <a href="/recipes/pink-custard">pink custard</a>. 
 
For ultimate indulgence, our <a href="/recipes/salted-caramel-sauce-three-ways">salted caramel sauce</a> is pure heaven. Drizzle on ice cream, or hide inside melt-in-the-middle puds; it’s also tasty eaten secretly by the spoonful. Gift these sweet sauces to your loved ones and you will be guaranteed friends for life.

Find the most delicious sweet sauces recipes on Baking Mad. Whether you're looking to make bread, caramel or cranberry sauce, you can try one here today

Sauces & Condiments | Simple Homemade Sauce Recipes

Feeling Saucy?

Sweet Sauces

Can we tempt you with a traybake? Breath-taking brownies, blissful blondies, fabulous flapjacks. Maybe our millionaires shortbread recipe? Crunchy biscuit base, velvety caramel and sweet chocolate to finish. 
 
Is your mouth watering yet? Traybakes are a cinch with kids - like our ‘anything goes’ <a href="/recipes/biscoff-rocky-road">Rocky Road recipes</a>, simple to make and scrumptious to snuffle. You're in the right place for the yummiest traybake recipes.

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Traybakes are a delicious collection of baked cakes, slices and squares that are baked in a tray and then sliced up into portions. Find your traybake match here.

Traybake Recipes | Easy Flapjacks & Best Brownies

Deliciously simple traybake recipes

Traybakes

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?

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

Birthday Recipes

Recipes

Tips & Tricks

This moist, rich cake is perfect for all special occasion, it is delicious on its own or covered with marzipan and sugar paste or royal&nbsp;icing.

Rich Fruit Celebration Cake

These chocolate crispy cakes are so easy to make, and great fun to make with the kids. 
 
If you're looking for more Easter recipes, try out our delicious <a data-item-id="e3cdc3af-e45f-560e-893f-bd08d8ca7a9f" href="">hot cross buns</a>!

Chocolate Crispy Cakes

There’s something special about Baking Mad’s almond cake recipe that guarantees a delicious moist and extremely moreish afternoon treat.

Almond cake

This lovely citrusy cake is packed with blueberries and makes a lovely cake for afternoon tea, or can even be served warm with cream for dessert. Vary the flavours and add raspberries if liked.

Lemon and blueberry drizzle cake

Just imagine the delight on your guests face when you take your first slice into this delicious chocolate cake, bursting with smarties - or whatever you fancy stuffing inside! Reece's pieces? M&amp;M's? Skittles? You can make this Chocolate Surprise Cake exactly how you like it!

Chocolate Surprise Cake

Originating from Galicia in North-Western Spain during the time of medieval pilgrimage, this tart is traditionally decorated with the St James cross. With its wonderfully moist almond and citrus flavours, this torte makes a perfect dessert or partner to an afternoon café con leche (milky coffee). This recipe was taken from World's best cakes&nbsp;by Roger Pizey, published by&nbsp;Jacqui Small.

Tarta de Santiago

This cake contains a classic combination&nbsp;of cherries and almonds and is an ideal cake to serve at an afternoon tea.

Cherry & Almond Cake

Weddings can be expensive business so why not challenge yourself to bake and decorate your own beautiful personalised showstopper. The beauty of this cake is that the sponges can be baked and frozen up to 3 months in advance, simple allow 24 hours to defrost and before adding the marzipan and icing.

Three tier sponge wedding cake

Looking for a tasty and versatile sponge recipe? This madeira cake recipe is the one for you. The ideal type of sponge for tiered cakes, as the sponge is strong enough to keep the cake sturdy when stacked.&nbsp;
Decorate with fondant for a birthday celebration or special occasion or alternatively enjoy plain with a cup of tea.
Click through our photos for step by step images on how to decorate.&nbsp;

Madeira cake

There really is no such thing as too much chocolate at Easter and this cake celebrates EVERYTHING we love about the chocolate season. Soft chocolatey sponge, silky white choc ganache filling, velvety milk chocolate ganache topping, a trimming of kitkats and an abundance of mini eggs for decorations. There is a reason why the Easter bunny has face planted this 5* cake. 
 
Plan ahead and bake this cake in advance. The sponge freezes like a dream for up to 3 months un-iced. Once baked consume within 3 days (as if it will still be around after 24 hours) 
 
If you're looking for more Easter recipes, try out our <a data-item-id="e3cdc3af-e45f-560e-893f-bd08d8ca7a9f" href="">hot cross buns</a> or <a data-item-id="e1042adc-b574-5901-9ea5-3394b8b28c5d" href="">carrot cake</a>.

Ultimate Easter Chocolate Cake

Everything is better when it's mini, and these Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes are no different. Fluffy, light and the perfect bite size, these mini cakes a perfect for Afternoon Tea, or simply whisking up as a weekend treat with a cuppa.&nbsp;

Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes

This homemade malt loaf is gorgeous and absolutely&nbsp;perfect for a tea time treat.

Homemade Malt Loaf

These mini Christmas cakes are ideal for Christmas lovers who enjoy indulging in a slice of Christmas cake but never quite finish the whole thing. You can get the same Christmas flavour from these dainty mini cakes.

Mini Christmas Cakes

This zesty lemon drizzle cake is the perfect addition to an afternoon tea spread or simply served as an after dinner treat. This recipe was created for the 2013 edition of The Little Book of Treats.&nbsp;The Little Book of Treats is produced by Macmillan Cancer Support and 100% of the proceeds go towards helping people affected by cancer.

Zesty lemon drizzle cake

The simple, stripped-back naked vanilla celebration cake allows the taste to really do the talking and the velvety Nielsen-Massey vanilla buttercream says it all. Sleek and stylish. Sweet and moreish. This cake works on so many levels; ideal for bakers less confident in cake decorating or tasters who aren’t that fond of fondant.

Naked Vanilla Celebration Cake

One taste of this decadent chocolate cake and you're sure to have found a firm favourite. Dark and rich in appearance, and even richer in taste with the delicious caramel undertones that using Billington's sugar brings to chocolate bakes. Made in 8 simple steps, this easy chocolate cake is a classic recipe to enjoy with all the family - after all, who doesn't love a generous helping of chocolate cake?

Classic Chocolate Cake

Our simple Chocolate and Raspberry Cake recipe should be a staple for most experienced bakers. This one is ready to eat within an hour and is full of fresh raspberries.

Chocolate & Raspberry Cake

This spiced banana rum cake is bursting with flavour and will bring a real taste of the Caribbean to your home. This cake has wonderful hints of banana, cinnamon, nutmeg, pecans and sultanas and would make the perfect Father's Day treat or even just simply enjoyed with a nice cup of tea with your feet up. It is also a great way to use up over ripe bananas saving them from going to waste.

Spiced banana rum cake

This moist light muscovado carrot cake is an ideal spring time treat, whether it be an Easter celebration or simply enjoyed with a warm cup of tea. This cake is bursting with flavour from hints of mixed spices, coconut, walnut and carrot, the caramel undertones of Billington's light muscovado sugar and drizzled with a sweet, zesty orange syrup. And if that wasn't enough it is topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting with a refreshingly twist of lime running through it. &nbsp;Simply moreish!

Light Muscovado Carrot Cake

Chocoholics meet your match. Topped with your favourite eggs and crushed flakes, this is the ultimate Easter party centrepiece. A deliciously moist, rich sponge, smothered is silky smooth chocolate buttercream and finished with handfuls of Mini Eggs and sprinkles of Cadbury flake - no, you're not dreaming.&nbsp;
This is the perfect recipe to use up any chocolate which hasn't been eaten at Easter, and the beauty of this cake is that you can top it with absolutely anything you love. Whether it's Cadbury Caramel Eggs, or crushed Easter eggs - the possibilities are endless. If you can't get your hand on a flake, then simply grate up some chocolate pieces.&nbsp;

Chocolate Nest Cake

We defy you not to crumble at the taste of our <a href="/recipes/blueberry-and-hazelnut-crumble-cake">blueberry &amp; hazelnu</a>t and John Whaite’s <a href="/recipes/cherry-and-amaretti-crumble-cake">cherry &amp; amaretti crumble</a> cakes. Pineapple, Clementine and Cardamom; our upside-down fruity cakes will turn your baking world on its head. 
 
Classic fruity combos from toffee apple to rhubarb and custard there is sure to be a cake with fruit that tickles your taste buds

mini orange sponge cakes with glace icing on top 

From pineapple upside down cake to raspberry madeleines, discover the tastiest ways to load up your cakes with fruit at Baking Mad.

Fruit Based Cake

Our collection of yummy cakes with fruit

Carrot Cake. Soft, squidgy and packed full of fresh carrots, warming spices, juicy raisins, nuts perhaps – you decide. We have every possible way to serve your cake; round cake, loaf cake, swiss roll or tray bake. 
 
Keep it classic with <a href="/recipes/mary-berry-carrot-cake">Mary Berry’s carrot cake</a> recipe or add an extra burst of flavour with our carrot cake topped with vanilla bean icing. Coeliac’s are sure to love our <a href="/recipes/gluten-free-carrot-courgette-cake">gluten free carrot courgette cake</a>. The perfect slice of yum to enjoy with a cuppa.

Carrot cake with icing on cake stand and cake slice on plate. Limes in the background

Carrot cake doesn't get much tastier than this Our carrot cake recipes are designed to set your tastebuds in motion. Try one today

Carrot Cake Recipes

Our very best carrot cake recipes

Carrot Cakes

Big birthday? From <a href="/recipes/simple-chocolate-birthday-cake">simple chocolate birthday cakes</a> to the <a href="/recipes/ultimate-birthday-cake">ultimate birthday cake</a>, we’ve got you covered. Baby shower or christening? Our beautiful celebration cakes will have guests cooing over the cake as much as the baby. 
 
Easter, Valentines, Weddings – whatever the occasion let there be cake. After all, a party without a cake is just a meeting.

Percy Pig Marble Cake decorated with pink buttercream and percy pig sweets, next to a bag of Silver Spoon caster sugar

Cakes are ideal for celebrating a special occasion. Check out our great recipes and bake the most delicious celebration cake with Baking Mad - birthday cake, anniversary cake or wedding cake

Celebration Cakes

Get the party started with our celebration cake recipes

Simple chocolate cake, vegan, gluten-free, topped with sweets, filled with treats, mug cake - we have a recipe for all. Chocolate krispie cakes and rocky road are perfect recipes when baking with kids; be prepared for lots of messy fingers and chocolatey smiles. 
 
Black forest gateau, chocolate roulade, <a href="/recipes/chocolate-simnel-cake">chocolate Simnel cake</a> or yule log, our recipes are guaranteed to make any celebration taste extra special.

Classic Chocolate Cake on a cake stand with a slice being taken out of it held by a knife. Next to a jar of cocoa powder

Chocolate cake might be one of the world’s most fond indulgences, and with so many different varieties available, there is one for every mood.

Chocolate Cake Recipes | Best Chocolate Cakes

Is there anything greater than a slab of chocolate cake?

Chocolate Cakes

Mocha, cappuccino, espresso; our favourite way to enjoy any coffee is with a slice of cake. Keep it classic with <a href="/recipes/coffee-and-walnut-cake">coffee and walnut</a>, simple with a <a href="/recipes/cappuccino-traybake">cappuccino traybake</a> or style it up with a <a href="/recipes/mocha-marble-bundt-cake">mocha marble bundt cake</a> that will wow your friends at your next catch up. 
 
Getting your coffee to go will be a thing of the past, so take it slow with a slice of these coffee cakes and a hot cup of joe.

Flay lay view of Gluten Free Vegan Coffee Cake with slices cut out, and lay on a plate ready to serve with a fork

Coffee and cake are a perfect pairing. Try out one of our easy to bake coffee cake recipes to see what all the fuss is about.

Easy Coffee Cake Recipes

Coffee lovers, this collection of coffee cake recipes for you

Coffee Cakes

You will love our traybakes and loaf cakes, the ideal style of cake to coat in deliciously sweet and sticky drizzle. Lemon Drizzle is the nation’s favourite cake. From the <a href="/recipes/zesty-lemon-drizzle-cake">zesty classic version</a> to one with a twist like our <a href="/recipes/lemon-and-blueberry-drizzle-cake">lemon and blueberry drizzle cake</a>, we have 5* recipes. 
 
Or try something different with our <a href="/recipes/gingerbread-with-orange-drizzle">gingerbread traybake with orange drizzle</a>, one slice won’t be enough.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Why not finish your cakes with a fruity drizzle? Explore Baking Mad's drizzle cake recipes and make some of the most delicious cakes you've ever tasted.

Drizzle Cakes

Get your bake on with these drizzle cakes

Gluten-free, Vegan, Calorie Conscious, we have fruit cake recipes for everyone. From mini Christmas cakes to a three tier <a href="/recipes/three-tier-fruit-wedding-cake">wedding cake</a>. Fancy a slice of tea bread or fruity loaf cake smothered in butter with your cuppa? 
 
Billington’s <a href="/recipes/easy-christmas-cake">Christmas cake</a> recipe is easy, rich and delicious. Decorate with a sprinkle of icing sugar or white royal icing. Nut free bakers, give Eric Lanlard’s Light Fruit Cake a whirl and marzipan fans will love our traditional <a href="/recipes/simnel-cake">Easter Simnel Cake</a>.

Billington's light and dark muscovado sugar next to a loaf of Irish Tea Brack sliced on a serving board

Fruit cakes are a real winner, particularly at Christmas. Check out the selection of recipes at Baking Mad and bake one of the tastiest fruit cakes around.

Fruit Cake Recipes | Baking Mad

The finest fruit cake recipes

Fruit Cakes

Close up of Biscoff & Caramac Cake Jar, with a bottle of Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Extract in the background

Cake Jars

Everything you love, layered up into a jar. 
Yummy, right?

No time spent prepping with our simple hack of scrunching a sheet of greaseproof and sticking to the buttery sides of your tin. Game changer. Our next level <a href="/recipes/malted-chocolate-cake">chocolate loaf cake</a> will have friends begging for the recipe and it's gluten-free too. 
 
Homemade Malt loaf, punchy <a href="/recipes/ginger-loaf-cake">Ginger Cake</a> or deliciously <a href="/recipes/easy-banana-bread">easy Banana Bread</a> recipe – a slice of any of these is guaranteed to improve your tea break.

Work up an appetite for afternoon tea with our delicious loaf cake recipes. Try a classic lemon loaf, marble cake or our calorie-conscious banana bread

Loaf Cake Recipes

No fuss loaf cakes

Loaf Cakes

Top view of Birthday Cake Mug Cake with sprinkles on top, next to a bottle of Nielsen-Massey Vanilla extract

Bake a cake quickly and easily in a mug with a range of recipes that specialise in keeping your cake small and mighty. Try something new at Baking Mad

Mug Cake Recipes

The yummiest, gooiest mug cakes. Made in minutes.

Mug Cakes

Light, spongy and filled with delicious jam, cream or icing, our roll cake recipes are easy to bake. Try one today with help from Baking Mad

Rolls & Roulades

Who doesn’t love a classic <a href="/recipes/victoria-sponge-cake">Victoria sponge cake</a>? The staple sponge cake recipe. Fancy something a bit different? Infused with tea, gluten free sponge, calorie conscious, even <a href="/recipes/mini-victoria-sponge-cakes">mini sponge cakes</a>. You're going to want to try our <a href="/recipes/honey-sponge-cake">honey sponge cake</a> too. 
 
Go wild with the decoration. Ombre icing, piped swirls, chocolate curls, fresh fruit and sprinkles. Stack it high for a homemade <a href="/recipes/three-tier-sponge-wedding-cake">tiered wedding cake</a>. Delight at Diwali, excite at Easter, there is a cake for every occasion.

From a classic victoria sponge to a swiss role, bake something light a fluffy with the best sponge cakes recipes. Our delicious recipes are easy to follow

Sponge Cake Recipes

There really is a sponge cake for every occasion...


Sponge Cakes

They're a great way to use leftovers and adds an awesome flavour too. Whether you love your veg or sneaking in your families 5 a day, we're sure that you'll find the cake for you. 
 
From the perfect Parsnip partnerships; ginger and orange, to courgette combos; lemon and rosemary. It wouldn’t be a vegetable cake collection without <a href="/recipes/categories/cakes/carrot-cakes">carrot cakes</a>. Gluten free, round, loaf, roll or <a href="/recipes/mary-berry-carrot-cake">Mary Berry</a> - smiles are guaranteed.

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What's the best way to get veg into your diet? By baking them into a cake, of course Check out these vegetable cake recipes and get inspired.