Sweet recipes to bake at home

A foolproof vanilla sponge with silky buttercream frosting and fresh berries between the layers.

No-churn vanilla bean ice cream, crushed honeycomb, roasted almonds and a dark chocolate drizzle.

Slow-rise sourdough, spiced apple compote, chopped walnuts and a brown butter glaze.

Tangy lemon curd, fresh blueberries, whipped mascarpone and a crumb topping on a buttery shortbread base.

Warm chocolate cake, vanilla bean ice cream, hot fudge sauce, toasted pecans and a dollop of whipped cream.

Laminated over three days for a proper flaky, buttery crumb.

Soft, sticky and best eaten warm — you'll want the corner piece.

Frangipane, toasted flaked almonds and a light sugar glaze.

Two batons of dark chocolate folded into buttery layers.

A rustic free-form tart with whatever fruit is at its best right now.

Naturally risen, rich and fudgy at the centre. Take one home.

A square of the day's brownie or blondie with a cold glass of milk.

Slow-baked with a sharp glaze, tender crumb and bright citrus bite.

Crisp meringue, fresh whipped cream and whatever berries look best today.

Warm sponge soaked in rich toffee sauce, finished with a generous dollop of cream.

Buttery, crisp and decorated by hand — perfect with tea or coffee.

Carrot cake slice

Seasonal fruit cakes, baked fresh and topped with homemade buttercream.

Warm spiced cookies, studded with dark chocolate and sea salt.

Rich dark chocolate sponge, silky ganache, finished with cocoa dust.

Buttery pound cake soaked in fresh lemon syrup, simple and bright.