Chocolate cake

Brandy-soaked Madeira cake, gooey chocolate custard and boozy cherry compote in a dark chocolate shell? Sounds like pudding perfection

Steamed sponge puddings have a lovely light texture and the Guinness in this one adds a hint of bitterness to offset the rich chocolate. Steam it in a pan, on the hob or in a slow cooker

The ripples that run through the soft, fluffy chiffon sponge make it look as if a hurricane has whipped the light and dark batters together. The cake batter is more liquid than most baking recipes, but the effect is easier to create than you might think – as long as you follow the directions closely and make sure to draw the zig-zags in the instructed order. A blissfully light but indulgent cake will be your reward!

The chocolate-orange combo is synonymous with Christmas and a great duo for this classic Christmassy treat with its glossy ganache topping

The fault-line trend is one that’s here to stay and especially cute with these peekaboo penguins. The layered mint chocolate fudge cake is ideal for children if they don’t like traditional fruit cake

If you like a fruitier fridge cake, you can add a handful of sultanas or raisins into the mixture

Despite these little puds being synonymous with the downfall of many a MasterChef contestant, they are deceptively easy to make

A luscious dark chocolate loaf, this is lower in fat and calories than your average recipe (despite the indulgent chocolate glaze), due to using a combination of yogurt and vegetable oil instead of butter. Follow our tip to make it gluten free

A deliciously light and moist sponge with the best white chocolate icing makes this the perfect cake for a party spread