Thin ribbons Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4 and line two 12-hole fairy cake tins with paper cases. Sift the flour into a bowl with the baking powder, cinnamon, mixed spice and salt. Tip in ...

If you want an alternative to the traditional Christmas cake this year, then Aldi's new indulgent dessert might be the answer. The supermarket's new 'exquisite chocolate bauble cake' has shoppers ...

A few sheets of paper (I used vintage children's books, which have a good mix of text and colour pictures) A pencil Something round to use as a template (I used a 5cm-diameter spice jar) Scissors Glue ...

Last year I shared my family Christmas cake recipe, a wonderful, rich cake, traditionally decorated with almond paste and royal icing. This year I have decided to go in a different direction.