BAKE OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER 2025: This is a rich chocolate sponge cake baked with pears in it. A white chocolate frosting is used to sandwich the decadent sponge layers. Finally, a caramel drip and poached pears complete this showstopping bake.

Cake is the ultimate comfort food, a real symbol of happiness and indulgence. Naturally, I can’t take the credit for developing this classic recipe but I’m rather proud of the tweaks I’ve made to achieve the fluffiest of sponges with a nice flat top, the ideal for the good old Victoria Sponge.

With the warmth of ginger and cinnamon and chunks of fresh apple, this delicious cake is the perfect autumnal pick-me-up.

What could be more of a treat than the rich, moist, dense, chocolatey joy of a brownie? And when you combine that with the sweet, spicy caramelised taste of Biscoff biscuit chunks, you really get a taste sensation!

Combining the fresh, zingy, zesty flavour of lemons with the deep, rich sweetness of a cake always works so well. A slice of this classic loaf cake with its rich, moist texture and delicious glaze is bound to raise a smile.

I love the flavour combination of zingy, zesty orange and sweet, aromatic cardamom and this rich, satisfying cake showcases them perfectly.

The addition of the citrusy notes of orange to this smooth-sponged carrot cake makes it a perfect summer dessert.

A simple, straightforward traybake that's absolutely delicious. You can use non-plant based cream or frosting if you're not vegan.

The delicious cheesecake-like frosting on this moist chocolate cake really takes it to the next level. The addition of that very slightly tangy and sour element cuts through the richness of the chocolate.