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Step-by-step Coffee and walnut layer cake

This simple cake by AO Life (www.ao.com/life http://www.ao.com/life)

F ILLING & ICING A CAKE

Achieving a professional finish when you are icing a layer cake isn’t too hard once you know a few tricks and practise a little.

LIGHTER PUDDINGS

TWO CHUBBYCUB’S

Classic cakes with a twist

Just as tasty as they were back then, these family favourites are begging to be made and enjoyed with friends, a hot cup of tea in hand…

CAKE HEAVEN

Get creative with loaf cakes and tasty bakes

CUPCAKE HEAVEN

Mini bakes,maximum indulgence!

BISCUIT HEAVEN

Bite-sized bakes to enjoy with coffee

PUDDING HEAVEN

Epic desserts to satisfy a sweet tooth!

teatime treats

Enjoy an indulgent afternoon tea with friends!

CAKE decorating SCHOOL

Create showstopping cakes, biscuits, cupcakes and more, with step-by-step proj ects and techniques for all skill levels!

How to create a… RAINBOW ZEBRA CAKE

This on-trend cake by Britt Box (shewhobakes.co.uk) has a striking black and white pattern on the outside with a psychedelic surprise inside, taking the classic zebra print to another level!

Li fe o f pi e!

What could be better than a homemade Pie? Get baking and tuck into one of our sensational sweet or savoury pies, pronto

Cherry pie

For the pastry

Vegetable pie

hSERVES 4-6

Mini berry pies

MAKES 36

Chicken & leek pie

SERVES 8

Cheese, onion & thyme pie

MAKES 1

Jazz™ apple gingerbread crumble pie

MAKES A 20CM (8IN) PIE

savoury heaven

Bake up a storm with savoury snacks & lunches Bake up a storm with savoury snacks & lunches

Retro potato croquettes

MAKES 20

Homemade potato smiley faces

MAKES 25-30

Potato, pea and chickpea vegan samosas

MAKES 12

Vegan potato and onion bhajis

SERVES 4 AS A STARTER

Cheese, onion and potato pithivier

Recipe by Seasonal Spuds. Images by Catherine Benson.

California Walnut oatcakes with apple walnut chutney

MAKES 1.2 KG CHUTNEY AND 12 OATCAKES

California Walnut & cheese tear ‘n share scones with walnut butter

BAKING TIP NOT SHARING? MAKE LARGER INDIVIDUAL SCONES, GREAT AS A SNACK

Spiced lamb flatbreads

SERVES 4

Devilishly cheesy sausage rolls

YOU WILL NEED

Spanish chorizo and mushroom sausage rolls

BAKING TIP QUICK FIX USE READY-ROLLED PUFF PASTRY SHEETS IF YOU PREFER.

BAKING ESSENTIALS

Getting a bake just right comes down to the little details and it’s our mission to make all your bakes perfect with these essential tips, ideas and tools.

Vanilla sugar

Pop two or three vanilla pods into a jar of caster sugar, then give it a couple of weeks before you use it!

Whoopie pie with coffee marshmallow filling

These dreamy whoopie pies by Reka Csulak from Holy Whisk Blog (rekacsulak.com) are the perfect treat to enjoy with coffee…