Cakes

This Mary Berry chocolate buttercream cake recipe delivers a deeply moist, fine-crumbed sponge with a rich, cocoa-dark interior and a silky buttercream that holds its shape cleanly when spread. Each layer is tender without being fragile, and the frosting carries a smooth, glossy finish with a fudgy depth that settles on the palate rather than…

This lemon Victoria sponge layers a light, golden crumb with a sharp lemon curd filling and a thick layer of whipped cream, finished with a fine dusting of caster sugar. This version of the Mary Berry lemon Victoria sponge recipe uses her reliable all-in-one method, so there is little risk of overbeating the mixture. It…

This chocolate cake with oil is a deep, dark, moist sponge with a tender, close crumb that holds its shape cleanly when sliced. The ganache-style frosting sets to a glossy, fudgy finish that clings to each layer without sliding or cracking. It is the kind of cake that looks far more involved than it actually…

This all in one chocolate cake is a moist, deeply cocoa-scented sponge with a tender, close crumb and a silky chocolate buttercream that holds its swirl without slipping. The batter comes together in a single bowl, which means less washing up and a more relaxed baking experience from start to finish. What sets this version…

This chocolate fudge cake is a deeply dark, tender sponge layered with a thick, glossy fudge icing that sets to a smooth, slightly firm finish. Each slice holds its shape cleanly, with a close, moist crumb that carries a rich cocoa depth without being overly sweet. What makes this version reliable is the straightforward method….

Mary Berry Dorset apple cake is a dense, moist sponge packed with soft chunks of apple, lightly spiced with cinnamon, and finished with a crisp demerara crust that shatters gently under a fork. The crumb is tender and close, the kind that holds together in a thick slice without crumbling apart. It smells of warm…

This all-in-one apple cake is a moist, tender sponge with soft pockets of cinnamon-spiced apple running through every slice. The top bakes to a pale golden crust, and the crumb beneath is close and damp in the best possible way, with a gentle warmth from the spice. It holds its shape cleanly when cut and…

These vanilla cupcakes are soft, pale-golden sponges with a close, tender crumb and a light vanilla fragrance that carries from oven to table. The buttercream on top is silky and smooth, piped into a gentle swirl that holds its shape without feeling heavy or overly sweet. This Mary Berry vanilla cupcakes recipe follows a straightforward…