A simply lovely choccie cake should be in everyone’s repertoire, and this one doesn’t disappoint! The luscious sponge is the perfect partner for afternoon tea but is also brilliant served with freshly whipped cream for an after-dinner thrill.

Beneath the pillows of moist chocolate cake are pools of richly sweet sauce – perfect with ice-cream and your favourite fresh berries.

Beetroot adds texture and moisture, and its earthiness complements the bitterness of the dark chocolate in this cake.

Good things come in small packages!

This teatime treat is heavenly as it is but, for a change, use your loaf and swap the macadamias for almonds, Brazil nuts or hazelnuts.

Whether you eat gluten or not, this heavenly cake will knock your socks off. Serve it with raspberries for a final flourish.

There's nothing better than a light meringue, topped with a melody of tastes and textures. For best results, ensure your eggs are at room temperature before whipping.

You can freeze the cake layers, minus the filling and topping, in an airtight container for up to three months – too easy!

Serve this amazing chocolate cake with dutch cocoa to your friends at your next dinner party.

This is quite simply the most chocolatey cake ever. Thick and moist, it is a wonderful winter dessert, or serve chilled as a summer Christmas treat.

This recipe could be the ultimate Christmas cake. Not bad for other occasions either - weddngs, christenings and special anniversaries.

This chocolate almond cake with rich fudge sauce is flourless. Great served warm with a scoop of ice-cream or a spoonful of softly whipped cream. The fudge sauce can be poured over hot, or wait till it cools then spoon over a generous dollop.