Cakes and muffins

Is there any dessert as regal as the Victoria Sponge Cake? Perched on a cake stand, with a jam and cream filling and icing sugar dusting , the Victoria Sponge …

Jubilee Cake, or Jubilee Loaf as it’s sometimes called, is a simple cake that’s big on nostalgia (and sultanas). It tastes like something your Nana would make on those long, carefree …

These mini Christmas Cakes are perfect to serve on Christmas Day. They’re also a great way to spread some festive cheer – bake them up and give as a small …

When I spotted this Banana Cake with Lemon Icing recipe in Nana Ling’s cookbook, I had a hunch that my go-to banana cake recipe was about to be replaced. My …

Sink your teeth into a slice of this Eggless Fruit Cake and you won’t miss the eggs for a second. It’s a soft and spicy fruit cake, and the fruit …

It may have taken the efforts of four generations of mums, but I finally managed to bake a Sponge Cake that doesn’t sink. This Sponge Cake recipe has been taunting …

Nana Ling recorded this recipe for Soldiers Cake on 8 October 1942.  At that time, the end of the Second World War was still a long 2 years and 10 …

The Choc Ripple Cake is perfect for those who want to impress with minimum effort and maximum impact.  You will, however, need to plan ahead a little. This dessert needs at …

Nana Ling called this a Rainbow Cake, but it definitely looks more like what we’d call a Neapolitan Cake these days. So, to avoid confusion, let’s stick with calling it …

Looking for a recipe for Mock Cream filling? Mock Cream is a popular frosting that works well with a variety of cakes and desserts. It’s a great alternative to fresh …