You can freeze an un-iced carrot cake for up to 3 months, well-wrapped in clingfilm. Carrot cake is very forgiving. As an oil-based cake it's very easy to throw together without much advance warning.

This easy birthday cake recipe requires less effort than most, but still looks fun and impressive. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Using a piece of kitchen paper, grease 2 x 20cm/8in ...

Though made famous by the show, the chocolate cake is a star in its own right and won over our recipe testers and editors with its airy chocolate mousse filling, cocoa-forward frosting ...

Presenting our best ever carrot cake recipe, packed with warming spice and crunchy nuts and topped with mascarpone brown butter frosting. This classic date and walnut loaf may keep for a few days in ...

This classic British cake’s name has always intrigued me; a cake made with Madeira, that seemed a little unusual and not what you would expect from a tea time recipe! When I was in my early twenties, ...

This perfectly spiced apple dapple cake features warm, nutty notes and a toffee-like caramel sauce. While the exact origins of apple dapple cake are unknown, this sweet seasonal recipe fits in just ...

Please pop back in 3 to 4 weeks, when I will then be showing you how to make marzipan and Royal icing, and how to decorate your cake in suitable festive attire! For this recipe you will need baking ...

Mulled cider brings comforting warmth. Rick Stein's recipes never fail to deliver and his Christmas cake is no exception. Follow Rick's step-by-step recipe for a classic iced cake. Mary Berry's rich ...

It is also baked in a standard Bundt pan, which provides it with a realistic donut shape. Learn how to make donut cake, and share it for the next party or gathering when you need to bring a dish ...