Cakes

These rock cakes have a golden, lightly crisped exterior that gives way to a soft, crumbly interior packed with plump dried fruit. The texture sits somewhere between a scone and a fruit cake, dense enough to hold its shape but tender enough to pull apart easily. This version keeps the method straightforward, using just one…

This pineapple upside down cake has a golden, caramelised topping of soft pineapple rings set in a glossy, amber-brown butter and sugar base, sitting over a tender, vanilla-scented sponge with a close, moist crumb. It turns out in one neat, dramatic round that needs no decoration beyond what the baking process has already done. The…

This carrot and banana cake is a moist, tightly crumbed sponge, flecked with grated carrot and swirled through with ripe banana, finished with a smooth, tangy cream cheese topping. The two fruits work together rather than competing, giving a cake that stays soft for days without turning heavy or dense. It suits a Sunday tea…

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,…