Cakes

This Mary Berry chocolate torte cake is a dense, fudgy dessert with a glossy, crackled top and a soft, almost brownie-like centre. The texture sits somewhere between a set mousse and a rich flourless cake, with a deep, bittersweet cocoa flavour that lingers on the palate. It slices cleanly, holds its shape beautifully on the…

This marble cake is a beautifully swirled vanilla and chocolate sponge with a soft, even crumb and a faintly crisp golden crust. Each slice reveals ribbons of pale cream and deep cocoa running through the centre, baked into a tender, close-textured loaf that holds its shape cleanly when sliced. It is the kind of bake…

This coconut cake is a pale golden sponge with a soft, close crumb and a gentle sweetness that comes through with every bite. The shredded coconut inside the batter gives it a slightly chewy texture, while the coconut buttercream on top is smooth, lightly fragrant, and just sweet enough to balance the sponge without overwhelming…

This plum cake has a tender, golden crumb with a slight moisture running through it from the fruit, and a warm spiced aroma that fills the kitchen as it bakes. The plums soften into jammy pockets throughout the sponge, giving each slice a burst of sweet-sharp flavour against the buttery base. It is a reliable…

This yoghurt cake has a close, moist crumb with a lightly golden crust and a gentle tang that keeps each slice from tasting too sweet. The texture is somewhere between a classic Victoria sponge and a pound cake, tender throughout and sliceable even when completely cold. It holds together well, making it easy to serve…

This chocolate mousse cake is a striking layered dessert with a dense, fudgy sponge base topped by a cloud-light chocolate mousse that sets firm enough to slice cleanly, yet melts into a silky, bittersweet finish on the tongue. It is the kind of showstopper that looks elaborate but comes together with straightforward steps and no…

A Swiss roll is a light, springy sponge with a pale golden surface that rolls up around a generous layer of softly whipped cream and sweet strawberry jam. The crumb is tender and airy, the filling cool and lightly set, and when sliced, each round reveals a neat, even spiral that looks far more impressive…

This chocolate yule log is a dark, glossy Swiss roll filled with silky chocolate cream, wrapped in a rich ganache that sets to a slightly firm, truffle-like finish. The outside is marked with a fork to mimic tree bark, giving it that classic festive look that holds together beautifully on a serving board. It is…

This Mary Berry date and walnut cake is a dense, tender loaf with a deep caramel sweetness from the dates and a satisfying crunch from roughly chopped walnuts running through every slice. The crumb is moist but never sticky, with a lightly golden crust that holds its shape cleanly when cut. It keeps beautifully for…

Mary Berry chocolate brownies tray bake delivers a dense, fudgy centre beneath a paper-thin crackled top, with a deep cocoa richness that lingers on the palate. The mixture bakes into neat, clean-edged squares that hold their shape when sliced but stay moist and yielding at the core. This version is straightforward enough for a first-time…