It’s the combination of textures, flavours and colours that really makes this cake special. I love the rich colours of berries – from bright, cheerful strawberries and raspberries to deep, jewel-like blackberries, they really are the taste of summer.

This pavlova is the dessert to enjoy in the sunny days of summer. It is crunchy, sweet, zingy and fresh - and looks far more lavish and complext to make than it really is.

This tart is a real comfort dessert - something warm, hearty and wholesome. It will give you a hug on those cloudy, chilly, pre-autumn days.

Chocolate and raspberries make the perfect pairing and work especially well in this indulgent yet plant-based bake.

This light, delicious summer dessert would look glorious as the centrepiece of an alfresco dining table. Decorated lavishly with every kind of summer berry, it balances rich chocolate sponge and delicious set mousse with the sweet, tangy tastes of fresh seasonal fruit.

The easiest way to make raspberry jam is to use frozen raspberries and jam sugar, and within 10-15 minutes your jam will be ready. By the time your cake is baked and cooled your jam is all prepared to be spread on the cake.

Once you learnt how to make lemon curd, you can officially make any fruit or berry curd. Orange and cardamom is one of the variations which is excellent as a filling for any citrus or chocolate cake.

I love strawberry jam with chunks of strawberries in it. It adds a bit of texture when used as a cake filling, which shop-bought jam often lacks. You might be surprised to hear that jam is actually very easy to make – and using your homemade jam will take your baking to a new level.