add the batters to your pan in a way that keeps them somewhat separate — for this cake, that means one full layer of plain batter, then a layer of chocolate, and a final plain layer on top.

(Add a scoop of ice cream to take it over the top.) This gluten-free loaf was ... candied citrus peels to make a French fruit cake; he also loves plain slices dipped in espresso.

Rice cakes are usually considered a boring snack, but you can make delicious goodies out of 'em with some creative twists ...

It was so plain it verged on homely ... that managed to be both brittle and candylike at the top, and soft and fudgy where it met the cake. The speckles turned out to be shreds of coconut ...

1. Set the oven at 350 degrees. Very lightly oil a 9-inch-by-5-inch loaf pan. Line the pan with parchment paper, pressing it ...

Spread over the cooled cake and top with sprinkles or edible flowers ... In honour of that beautiful tree, and the philosophy of The Plain Cake Appreciation Society – the appreciation of ...

Children and adults love to make this easy yoghurt cake. See the 'Top Tip' for how to skip the ... 2 measures caster sugar and 3 measures plain flour.

Our easy sponge cake recipe is foolproof. With only five ingredients this basic cake recipe just needs your favourite icing and you're sorted. It's a small sponge cake, made in an 18cm or 7in cake ...

It was so plain it verged on homely ... that managed to be both brittle and candylike at the top, and soft and fudgy where it met the cake. The speckles turned out to be shreds of coconut ...