Best Cake Recipes

Strawberry cupcakes with filling

Lower-calorie red velvet cupcakes

Carrot cake cupcakes

Chocolate birthday cake

Our chocolate birthday cake recipe is the perfect treat for anyone celebrating a special milestone - and is ready in just six simple steps.

Lemon fairy cakes

Vanilla fairy cakes

Gluten-free lemon cake

This gluten-free lemon cake is filled with clotted cream and lemon curd for a decadent finish to such a light and airy sponge.

Black Forest drizzle cake

Rich and luxurious, this black forest drizzle cake is drizzled with cherry juice, fresh cherries, and chocolate.

Gluten free muffins with peanut butter, chocolate and banana

Our gluten free muffins with peanut butter, chocolate and banana make a delicious breakfast, brunch or snack...

Chocolate cake with sour cream

Our chocolate cake with sour cream is under 400 cals per serving and tastes oh-so-decadent.

Welsh cakes with whisky recipe

These whisky Welsh cakes are a slight twist on the classic recipe, and are great for a sweet breakfast or afternoon tea.

Easter orange cake with lemon icing

This is a light, fresh-tasting alternative to simnel cake at Easter. It's easy to make and kids love getting involved in decorating the top

Triple layered Simnel cake

Triple layered Simnel cake has a modern and colourful twist with pink raspberry layer and white chocolate frosting to make an impressive Easter cake.

Hot croissant ring cake

Hot croissant ring cake is easy to make using ready-to-roll pastry, dried fruit and warm spices in a ring tin and coated with a sweet glaze

Courgette and beetroot cake

Mother’s Day floral cupcakes

Put a smile on mum's face this Mother's Day by making these beautiful floral cupcakes. Follow our instructions to make the toppers yourself or buy ready-made decorations. Check out goodtoknow.co.uk for more Mother's Day recipes

Mini chocolate Swiss rolls

Chocolate swiss rolls are a party food favourite. Learn how to make your own version of the classic bitesize cakes with our easy recipe.

No-bake train cake

No-bake train cake is SO easy to assemble from shopbought cakes and biscuits, but so worth the effort to make this impressive cake. Perfect for a kids' party

Iced polar bear cake

Whether you're making this for children (or trying the boozy version for adults), everyone will love this iced polar bear cake.

Mince pie cupcakes

These cupcakes are a modern twist on the classic mince pie and also freezer friendly. Decorate just before serving

Halloween whoopie pies

Halloween whoopie pies filled with orange icing for a seasonal treat to please the kids. We've got more Halloween cakes

Salted caramel and chocolate cupcakes

Looking for a new cupcake recipe? Try these salted caramel & chocolate cupcakes. They’re full of flavour & topped with a cream caramel buttercream

Gluten-free blueberry cupcakes

Need to cater for a gluten-free diet? Try Victoria Threader's delicious blueberry cupcakes. Made with ground almonds and gluten-free flour, they taste just as good as they look

Snowflake cupcakes

Give your cupcakes a festive touch by topping them with this cute snowflake design by our resident cupcake queen Victoria Threader

Snowflake Christmas cake

Glitter snowflakes make an eye-catching decoration for a classic Christmas cake. Follow this simple recipe for a Christmas Day treat that almost looks too perfect to eat