Cakes

This carrot and walnut cake is a moist, tightly crumbed sponge, flecked with fine strands of carrot and studded with crunchy walnut pieces, finished with a smooth, tangy cream cheese icing. This version comes together in one bowl with no creaming or complicated steps, and it stays beautifully moist for several days after baking, making…

This Mary Berry chocolate orange cake recipe produces a deeply moist chocolate sponge, laced with fresh orange zest, and finished with a glossy chocolate orange icing that sets to a soft, gentle sheen. The batter comes together in one bowl using simple store-cupboard ingredients, so it suits a first attempt as well as a practised…

This Mary Berry sultana cake is a close-textured, buttery sponge studded with plump sultanas and finished with a faint hint of lemon. The crumb stays moist for days, and the edges turn a deep golden brown while the centre remains soft and tender. It is a reliable bake for a Sunday tea table or a…

This Mary Berry carrot cake cupcakes recipe produces a moist, lightly spiced sponge flecked with grated carrot, finished with a swirl of tangy, silky cream cheese frosting. The crumb stays tender and full of flavour, with a warm cinnamon and nutmeg aroma running through every bite. These cupcakes are easy enough for a beginner baker…

This Mary Berry chocolate cupcakes recipe produces a moist, deeply chocolatey sponge with a tender, close crumb, topped with a silky, whipped buttercream swirl. The batter comes together in one bowl, with no fussy folding or resting time needed, and the cocoa flavour stays rich without tasting bitter. It suits birthday parties, school bake sales,…

This Mary Berry chocolate loaf cake is a dense, tender crumb with a deep cocoa flavour and a soft, fudgy top that cracks gently as it bakes. It comes together in one bowl, needs no fancy equipment, and stays moist for days, which makes it a reliable bake for a Sunday afternoon or a lunchbox…

This lemon curd cake is a pale golden sponge with a tender, close crumb, layered with sharp, glossy lemon curd and softly whipped cream that together give a cool, silky contrast to every bite. The top is finished with a thin, semi-translucent lemon glacé icing that sets to a smooth sheen and carries a clean,…

These chocolate fairy cakes are soft, deeply chocolatey sponges with a fine, even crumb and a neat domed top that holds a swirl of buttercream well. This Mary Berry chocolate fairy cakes recipe uses a simple all-in-one method, so beginners get a reliable rise every time. It suits lunchboxes, school bakes and quick afternoon treats…

This apple and blackberry cake recipe gives you a moist, golden sponge dotted with tender baked apple and pockets of dark, juicy blackberry. The crumb stays soft and light, with a gentle tartness running through every slice and a faint hint of vanilla underneath. This version uses simple pantry staples and just one bowl, so…

These Mary Berry lemon drizzle cupcakes are tender, golden sponges with a bright citrus crumb that soaks up a sharp, syrupy lemon drizzle, leaving the top slightly crunchy and sticky. The batter comes together quickly in one bowl, and the drizzle is poured on while the cupcakes are still warm so it sinks in rather…