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.

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

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

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

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.

Bowl of ice cream, apple and slices, brown sugar packet

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.

Salted Caramel Cookie Traybake pieces stacked on top of each other with a hand reaching for the top piece. A bottle of milk in the background and jar of caramel sauce in the foreground

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

No baking required. This Chocolate Peanut Butter Square recipe brings all the childhood nostalgia and a whole load of 'mmmmmm'&nbsp;
What could be simpler and more delicious than chocolate, Peanut Butter Proper Nutty, Truvia, honey and oats? Quick to make and even quicker to gobble up. The perfect lunchbox treat.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares

These cookies are packed with seeds and oats. They pack a punch with flavour and are great for people on the go. Got someone in the family who says they don't have time for breakfast? Make these in advance and store in an airtight container for up to 2 days, perfect for the whole family.

Breakfast Cookies

Gluten free and vegan cookies are so hard to get right, but these are delicious and have the perfect cookie texture! Quick and Easy to make, these Almond Butter Cookies are perfect last minute bake that will never disappoint. However, if you don't like Almond butter, you can simply to swap to another nut butter for exactly the same results.

Gluten Free and Vegan Almond Butter Cookies

Plant based lovers rejoice. We have created a vegan hazelnut spread, so good that it's practically just like Nutella. Create your own homemade vegan chocolate spread using only 4 ingredients which also makes it suitable for the paleo diet.

Copycat Vegan Nutella

These flapjacks are a delicious way to incorporate fresh raspberries to a bake. They are really simple to make that all the family can get involved, even little bakers too.

Raspberry Flapjacks

These energy balls are&nbsp;make an ideal snack, especially for that mid-morning pick me up. So quick and simple!

Ginger & Cashew Nut Energy Balls

A luxurious granola mix cleverly shaped into small cups that can be filled with yoghurt, fresh berries and finished with a drizzle of maple syrup flavour treat sauce for that special breakfast. &nbsp;

Granola Breakfast Cups

Add some fibre to your day the waffle way. These plant based banana wholemeal waffles are simple and satisfying. Dress them up with fruit and drizzle with maple syrup or eat them plain as an on-the-go breakfast snack.&nbsp;

Wholemeal Banana Waffles

Bring vibrant colour to your bread bakes - natural of course, and full of wholesome flavours. Simply blend up some spinach and beetroot to add delicious pink and green tones to this marble loaf as well as adding a boost of vegetable goodness with each slice. Speaking of slices, once baked, slice open the loaf to discover a showstopper centre - perfect for picnicking or snacking on the go.

Marble Vegetable Bread

Our low sugar sticky pecan buns use&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/SearchResults/truvia" title="https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/SearchResults/truvia">Truvia For Baking Brown Sweetener</a>, our secret ingredient. With a soft and squidgy centre, these sticky and sweet buns are so moreish. If you’re nuts for pecans, you will love these! We will warn you though, you can't just eat one...

Low Sugar Sticky Pecan Buns 

These raw vegan chocolate orange energy balls are small but mighty! You can whip them up in fifteen minutes, there no bake for minimal fuss and can be stored in the fridge for when hunger strikes.
Feel free to sub the nuts in the recipe for whatever you have in the cupboard. Roasted hazelnuts, blanched almonds, or Brazil nuts works well.

Raw Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Fresh blueberries and zesty lemon in between layers of vanillary sponge - all in a jar. How delicious does that sound? Layer up our Lemon &amp; Blueberry Cake jar with vanilla sponge, dollops of lemon yoghurt and spoonfuls of Blueberry jam for the perfect fruity treat. These also make the perfect gift, with sprinkles of fresh blueberries on top you're sure to put a smile on someone's face.&nbsp;

Lemon & Blueberry Cake Jar

Looking for fluffy Vegan pancakes? Whether it’s pancake day, breakfast, or brunch on your mind, in just six easy steps you can make these delicious Vegan cinnamon pancakes with blueberry compote.
Sshhh! We’ve got a secret ingredient, <a href="https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/SearchResults/truvia">Truvia For Baking Caster</a>. This sweetener bakes and measures spoon-for-spoon like caster sugar. The secret? It’s sugar free, Vegan &amp; Gluten Free. Whilst we’ve used self-raising flour in this recipe, to make the recipe completely Gluten Free swap this out for your flour of choice.
If blueberries don’t tickle your tastebuds, swap them out for raspberries when making the compote.

Low Sugar Vegan Cinnamon Pancakes

These gingerbread nutty protein balls are the perfect pick me up in the afternoon. You can use these a little snack to take with you on a long walk.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gingerbread Nutty Protein Balls

This fruity energy bar recipe is not only simple to make but it's also packed full of fruit and made with Truvia so you can enjoy a sweet treat without the guilt! &nbsp;

Fruity Energy Bar

They say the best things come in small packages, or in this case, parcels! These mini puff-pastry parcels are packed full of fruitiness and are delicious served fresh and warm, topped with a scoop of dairy-free ice cream. They also taste amazing chilled and drizzled with dairy-free custard. Ready to roll pastry makes this recipe super quick and easy, and it can also be made gluten-free if you use gluten-free ready-to-roll pastry.

Post Workout Snacks

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