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

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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. 
 
Topped with lashings of buttercream flavoured with Billington's light muscovado and cinnamon, and drizzled with sticky toffee sauce, what's not to love?
If you're all about cinnamon, spice and all things nice, we think you'll love our <a data-item-id="4b85e930-c555-57e9-80cb-ffb3f04221ee" href="">cinnamon rolls</a> or maybe try something a little more challenging with our<a data-item-id="f0ee3a62-81d8-5095-a085-61933502fee5" href=""> cinnamon spiced tear and share bread</a>...

Ginger Cupcake Recipe

These are easy midweek baking, making good use of &nbsp;delicious eating apples. Add a pinch of black pepper for a more grown up flavour to tingle the palate.

Spiced Apple Muffins

Our Chocolate Apples recipe makes a great alternative to Toffee Apples and are probably kinder on little teeth. We've used nice sharp Granny Smith apples for our recipe as the sourness balances nicely with the sweet chocolate.
We've also used round lolly sticks rather than the traditional flat ones as they push into the apples easier without snapping. The decoration possibilities are endless, sprinkles, chocolate chips, honeycomb or even mini marshmallows, anything goes!
If you enjoyed making our chocolate apples, give our <a data-item-id="dafee72d-9df6-5c5c-8322-e494ac2d9771" href="">toffee apples</a> a try!

Chocolate Dipped Apples

Traditionally Churros are made by deep frying batter and coating the individual Churros in cinnamon flavoured sugar. Not everyone has a deep fat fryer (or wants to use one) so we put together this recipe for Baked Churros. We can all breathe a sign of relief, no extra oil added when it bakes in the oven. This classic Spanish sweet snack goes a long way to putting smiles on faces and even better, we've made a chocolate dipping sauce to go with them. We've included a simple step by step video above to run you through the steps. These baked churros are also good served with our own <a data-item-id="982ac7b6-4e43-5b7f-aa2a-7a97760f9248" href="">Marshmallow Fluff</a> recipe.

Baked Churros

How can you improve a brownie? Challenge accepted. We've added a layer of salted caramel to what we believe is the ultimate brownie recipe... you can practically taste it just looking at the pictures. We've used Billington's unrefined sugars in this recipe to get that depth of rich flavour we all seek in a good brownie. This recipe really pulls out all the stops when it comes to flavour, go on- you know you want to.

Salted Caramel Stuffed Brownies

Our friend John Whaite was inspired by a trip to Stockholm when he created this cinnamon bun recipe. John shares with us that it’s important to include the cardamom as well as the cinnamon to get the authentic flavour. This recipe is very much like a warming cuddle in every mouthful. If you're after something carby and scrumptious, then put the kettle on, this is the perfect yummy recipe, just for you.

Cinnamon Buns

In a galaxy far, far&nbsp;away... (OK, in our Baking Mad kitchen!) we created this amazing galactic cupcake recipe.&nbsp;This cupcake recipe is a great fun one to make with the kids or to feed guests at a space themed party.
You just won't believe how easy it is to create this galaxy buttercream effect and what's more the flavour of these simple vanilla cupcakes is&nbsp;just out of this world! 
 
If you loved this recipe, give our <a data-item-id="f773543d-cb04-5ece-baac-eafbe7faf8f9" href="">ghost cake pops</a> a go!

Galaxy Cupcakes

These Vegan Hi-Hat's aren't the only thing that'll be on a high once you whip these out at your next party. Lovingly created by Project Vegan Baking, his rich and gloriously plant-based cupcakes are topped with the fluffiest cloud-like swiss meringue buttercream, and dipped generously in a dark glossy chocolate coating. Once popped into the fridge to chill, these delicious vegan cupcakes have a distinctive 'crack' when biting into them - better go preheat your oven!&nbsp;
*Once baked, these cupcakes store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.

Hi-Hat Cupcakes

One of our favourite crumble flavour combinations is Apple and Blackberry which is why we've paired the two to create these yummy crumble slices.
While we associate crumble with British winter days, there's no reason why it can't be a summer pudding, you could even go blackberry picking to give it that true homemade feel.

Blackberry Crumble Slices

The wholemeal flour in this apple crumble cake gives a wonderful nutty flavour, delicious served drizzled with toffee sauce and a cup of tea!

Apple Crumble Loaf Cake

Looking for the perfect quick and simple dessert to wow your friends and family? Look no further than this mini maple cheesecakes with caramelised pecans. No baking is required for this dessert saving you time to plan the rest of your meal (or pop your feet up with a cup of tea)

No Bake Mini Maple Cheesecakes

This simple but beautiful cinnamon tear and share bread snowflake would not only look stunning as a centerpiece on your table, it also acts as a fantastic sharing dish for all of your family and friends to enjoy.

Cinnamon Spiced Tear & Share Bread

Fun to make and share.&nbsp;Why not get creative and decorate with chocolate sprinkles or decorations to personalise your toffee apples. 
 
What are toffee apples made of? 
 
Toffee apples are the perfect treat for Guy Fawkes night, or for Halloween. Juicy apples are dipped into the sugar syrup and allowed to set. You can even add chocolate sprinkles at this stage too before your delicious toffee apple has set. 
 
If you enjoyed our toffee apples recipe, try out our <a data-item-id="7e56d5d7-9b07-5b9d-9b38-916f4bb9f7ce" href="">witches hat cupcakes</a>.

Toffee Apples

Bring the taste of NYC to your own kitchen with chewy, glossy sweet New York-style pretzels, with the help of <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/allinsons">Allinson's</a> Dough.
<h3>Where are pretzels from?</h3>
Pretzels originated in Germany, however, Pennsylvania in the US is arguably the pretzel-making capital of the world. The soft pretzel grew popular in the US in the 19th century, due to an influx of German immigrants. This eventually led to the popularity of hard pretzels also becoming a popular snack in the US.
<h3>Why are pretzels shaped like they are?</h3>
Whether you call it a knot, bow, or loop, the pretzel shape is as unique as its delicious salty flavour and chewy texture. Pretzels now come in a variety of shapes, however, the traditional knot shape is said to have religious significance. Some say this shape symbolizes a child praying with their arms across their chest.&nbsp;
<h3>How do I get pretzel dough into the knot shape?</h3>
Firstly handroll the dough on a well-floured surface into a long thick strand. Once you're happy with the even thickness, form a U-shape with the dough, then twist the two ends around each other twice at the top.
Next, fold back the twisted section to the bottom of the U, then spread out the two ends so they're spaced out.
<h3>What toppings can I try with pretzels?</h3>
As well as being delicious on their own, another great thing about pretzels is how versatile they are. You can enjoy them with almost any sweet or savoury toppings. You can go traditionally German with mustard, or more American with melted chocolate or cinnamon. The saltiness of soft pretzels contrasts nicely with sweet toppings.
You can try our <a data-item-id="7b413360-9dfb-5d5b-9bab-9b8a5505c11d" href="">Gruyere &amp; Pancetta Pretzel Bites</a> for a delicious savoury snack. If you have more of a sweet tooth you should try our <a data-item-id="926db405-4a4c-5f40-b45c-750b47fc100c" href="">Chocolate Pretzel Cupcakes</a>, or for another taste of New York our <a data-item-id="6223c994-5fae-51f7-be15-8d55835179da" href="">Wholemeal Bagels</a>.

Pretzels

We love this toffee apple crumble recipe made by Great British Bake Off contestant Liam Charles.

Toffee Apple Crumble Layer Cake

When sticky toffee pudding meets profiteroles something magical is created. Forget the Christmas pudding this sticky toffee profiterole recipe will be the hero this festive season.&nbsp;
Billington's dark muscovado sugar lends it rich flavours wonderfully to the craquelin and gooey toffee sauce, paired with the light fluffy choux pastry and velvety cream. We say this pudding should be for everyday not just Christmas.&nbsp;

Sticky Toffee Profiteroles

What is a Poke Cake we hear you ask? Well, pretty much as it sounds. This poke cake recipe&nbsp;is a delicious apple traybake with holes poked in it and gooey caramel poured over the top allowing the yummy sauce to soak into the cake and infuse&nbsp;every bite. This is Caramel Apple Poke Cake&nbsp;is a great bake for Halloween parties, afternoon tea with friends or simply an comforting&nbsp;Autumnal treat on a cold day.&nbsp;

Caramel Apple Poke Cake

This low calorie apple strudel is absolutely gorgeous. The filo pastry is lower in calories than traditional shortcrust and puff pastry. Once you get use to handling it, it can become a great topping for pies or a case for your favourite tarts. Try adding sultanas or dried apricots to the apples, to make it that bit more fruity!
Scroll through our images for a step by step guide on how to roll your strudel.&nbsp;

Apple Strudel

We have the best simple buttercream recipe that will give your cakes and cupcakes a delicious twist with the subtle inclusion of maple syrup. Perfect for autumnal Halloween or Bonfire Night party treats.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Maple Buttercream

A delicious winter warmer, we simply love indulging in a bowl of this creamy rice pudding. Mix and match your favourite toppings to please all of the family.