Cakes

Almond and orange Cake This almond and orange cake does not need flour or butter, so is great for people on restricted diets.
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Angel food cake This American angel food cake cake is similar to a meringue and a definite hit with the children.
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Bienenstich This beautifully glazed and filled German cake, Bienenstich, is also known as Bee Sting Cake.
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Black forest gâteau This stunning region of Germany is home to the fairytale castle, and one of our favourite cakes, the Black Forest gâteau.
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Celebration cake The celebration cake is a wonderfully moist, rich fruit cake, ideal for Christmas, a wedding, christening, or birthday.
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Chocolate almond cake This chocolate almond cake is dense and moist with a rich ganache topping. Great for dessert or afternoon tea.
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Chocolate log This chocolate log is a roulade with the classic pairing of dark chocolate and raspberry.
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French almond financiers French almond financiers are so-called because these cakes are said to resemble gold bars.
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Honey cake This honey cake is delicately sweetened with honey and goes well with a steaming cup of tea for an afternoon pick-me-up.
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Madeleines Madeleines are the little French treats that were made famous by writer Marcel Proust.
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Marble cake The marbled effect in this cake is a clever swirl of plain and chocolate batters.
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Marzipan oranges These gorgeous little marzipan oranges can be served in petits fours cases after dinner with coffee.
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Panforte This famous lightly spiced and fruity cake, Panforte, from Siena, Italy, dates from the 13th century.
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Quick carrot cake Always popular, this healthy carrot cake has a hint of spice along with a luscious cream cheese topping.
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Raspberry cup cakes These raspberry cup cakes make are elegant and are perfect with after-dinner coffee.
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Sachertorte This rich chocolate cake was invented in 1832 by Franz Sacher, a 16-year-old apprentice pastry chef in Austria.
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Sticky lemon cake The combination of fresh lemon juice and yogurt gives this cake a wonderfully fresh taste and moist sticky texture.
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Stollen This fruity Stollen, originally from Germany, is traditionally served at Christmas and makes a great alternative to Christmas cake.
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Vanilla cup cakes Coloured buttercream icing and small decorations transform these simple vanilla cup cakes into real family favourites.
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Victoria sponge cake The Victoria sponge cake is a versatile English classic and time-tested favourite. This one is filled with raspberry jam and cream.
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Chocolate cup cakes Children will enjoy decorating these chocolate cup cakes with their favourite topping.
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