There’s nothing like a free weekend – you have a little more time up your sleeve to try out some of the creative baking recipes you’ve been saving up all year. If you feel like getting creative in the kitchen, these recipes are for you. We’ve pulled together a selection of our most beautiful, impressive and delicious cakes, pies and tarts for your enjoyment. These gorgeous recipes are designed to impress your loved ones. They’ll take time, but we promise it’s worth the effort!
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Best ever sponge cake
This recipe is a Test Kitchen classic.
Chocolate, hazelnut & pear scrolls
There’s plenty to love about these decadent scrolls.
Double Biscoff cheesecake with white chocolate
Make our decadent Biscoff cheesecake your festive finale.
Red velvet cupcakes with chocolate buttercream
These fluffy, moist red velvet cupcakes are deliciously chocolatey.
Lemon meringue pie
This sunshine-coloured pie is sure to brighten up your gloomiest days.
Buttery French brioche
So much to love about this soft buttery French bread.
Raspberry dream cake
A stunning celebration cake.
Passionfruit tart
A luscious dessert to celebrate the in-season fruit.
New York cheesecake
When it comes to cheesecake, we prefer to stick to the classics. This is the original, and still the best version of this gooey dessert.
Five-layer chocolate espresso cake
Layers and layers of rich indulgent cake.
Classic Basque cheesecake
Creamy and soft on the inside, caramelised on the outside.
Melting moments
These bite-sized wonders are the ultimate treat for anyone with a sweet tooth – a buttery, crumbly cookie that practically dissolves in your mouth.
Lemon layer cake with lemon mascarpone frosting
Spoil the lemon lover on their birthday with this delicious layered lemon cake. It’s simply the zest!
Pavlova roll with passionfruit curd
Roll up this fruity spin on an Australian dessert favourite.
Brown butter chocolate croissants
The devotion is worth it!
Pistachio, walnut and chocolate baklava
We know you love the original, but this pistachio and chocolate version is really next level.
Rose pink vertical stripe cake
This vibrant rose pink vertical stripe cake is a showstopper! It’s the perfect cake for your next party, family gathering or celebration!
Chocolate and cherry bombe alaska
The winning dish this Christmas!
Chocolate buttermilk ombre cake
This decadent chocolate cake is moist with a not-too-rich chocolate flavour that works well with the dramatic three-chocolate flavoured buttercreams.
How to make a hot milk sponge cake
A stunning celebration cake.
Choc-hazelnut caramel cake
The Weekly team never tires of eating cake and this one received rapturous applause!
Caramel éclairs
Rich and delicious French morsels that will have everyone coming back for more.
Gluten-free strawberries and cream layer cake
The classic combination of strawberries and cream.
8-layer choc-hazelnut biscuit cake
A celebration cake with a difference.
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