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Biscoff cheesecake

This creamy no-bake cheesecake has a Biscoff base, Biscoff swirled throughout the filling and, to top it off, a drippy Biscoff topping.

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You will fall in love with this easy Persian love cake. Rumour has it that a woman was trying to get a prince to fall in love with her and so she made this cake to try and convince him. No one knows quite what happened, but I’m sure there was not a crumb to spare.

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Feather-light chiffon cake

Moist and light as a feather, this chiffon cake is perfect for your next afternoon tea. It’s important to use an angel food cake pan for this recipe as it has built-in feet which helps the cake not deflate as it cools upside down. It’s available from kitchenware stores.

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Coconut cake

Coconut-lovers rejoice! This super-moist, super-fluffy cake will tick all your sweet boxes. The cream cheese icing marries so well with the decadent coconut flavour. Be sure to cool your cakes completely before assembling.

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Easy pear cake

No electric or hand-held beaters required! Just a bowl and a whisk. This moist one-bowl wonder is an absolute cinch to make. I used Packham pears for this recipe, but you can use Beurre Bosc or Corella pears. Instead of pear, you could also use Granny Smith or Pink Lady apples.

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Ladyfinger raspberry cheesecake

The addition of ladyfinger biscuits on this yummy no-bake cheesecake makes for a beautiful presentation, and fresh raspberries are always a welcome addition!

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Espresso martini swirl pudding cake

Here’s a decadent layered no-bake dessert with the flavours of an espresso martini. Use a few supermarket shortcuts to make the job easier.

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Upside-down apple tea cake

Put on the kettle, round up the family and enjoy a slice of this fluffy and delicious upside-down apple tea cake.

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Slow cooker orange cake

Cooking this whole orange cake in the slow cooker gives the cake a wonderfully moist texture. It’s perfect served with a dollop of double cream or Greek-style yoghurt.

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The best Black Forest cake

The perfect make-ahead cake, this classic German torte tastes better as it sits as it allows the flavours to meld together. Always store the cake in the fridge until ready to serve.

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Old-fashioned tomato soup cake

It sounds like a crazy concoction, but adding a tin of condensed tomato soup to your cake mix gives it a lovely soft texture and a beautiful colour - tomato is a fruit, after all!

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Mocha sour cream cake

This delicious bundt cake has a coffee chocolate flavour and is made moist and delicious with the addition of sour cream.

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Bacardi rum and walnut cake

Filled with warming spice and just the hint of rum, this Bacardi and walnut cake is a modern take on a retro classic. Enjoy for morning or afternoon tea.

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Upside down orange cake

This impressive cake has a layer of sugar syrup and oranges on the base that, when turned upside down, become a beautiful citrus topping - beautiful served for morning tea, or served warm with a dollop of double cream for dessert.

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Dolly Varden ice-cream sponge cake

This retro Dolly Varden cake is filled with layers of store-bought ice-cream and sponge, so you can save all of your energy for the fabulous icing and decorating. She looks beautiful with her billowing, flower-covered skirt, and the layered cake looks really impressive when you cut into it.