Most of you will recognise this iconic chocolate cake - it might even be the most famous cake in the world! To recreate the version featured on Bake Off, arrange the raspberries neatly on top, starting in the middle and working outwards in a spiral. 12 Slices Ingredients 90g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra to grease 80g soft margarine 225g soft light brown sugar 200g caster sugar 3 large eggs, at room temperature, beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 375ml soured cream 250g pla

A mojito is my go-to cocktail of choice, so I had to come up with a baked version! Drizzled with a rum syrup and topped with lime and mint buttercream, these cupcakes are as good to look at as they are to eat. Omit the rum if you like, they' still be delicious. Makes 12 Ingredients Dehydrated lime slices 1 lime Cake mixture 150g salted butter, softened 100g soft light brown sugar 50g caster sugar 3 medium eggs, at room temperature 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 150g self-raising fl

When I worked at The Dorchester, we'd make these a year in advance and keep them in the cellar. If you can, get organised and aim to prepare them by at least mid-November, to give them time to mature - but even a week before Christmas would be fine. Serves 8 Ingredients 120g currants 120g raisins 100g sultanas 50g chopped mixed candied peel 50ml Cognac, plus an extra 3-4 tbsp to flambé Finely grated zest and juice of 1 orange Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 100g shred

I'm a big, big fan of both tiramisu and ice cream so, for me, this cake is pure indulgence. It's fairly straightforward to make but looks incredible. Just be sure you cut the savoiardi layers accurately and chill the cake properly, so it all holds together. Serves 8-10 Ingredients Savoiardi layer 70g plain flour 20g semolina 2 medium eggs, separated 100g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 1-2 tbsp icing sugar Coffee soak 100ml strong coffee 15g caster sugar 30ml Marsala wi