Name: Madeira Cake Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Serves 1

<p>Looking for a tasty and versatile sponge recipe? This madeira cake recipe is the one for you. The ideal type of sponge for tiered cakes, as the sponge is strong enough to keep the cake sturdy when stacked.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Decorate with fondant for a birthday celebration or special occasion or alternatively enjoy plain with a cup of tea.</p>
<p>Click through our photos for step by step images on how to decorate.&nbsp;</p>

Hand pouring vanilla extract into a spoon over a bowl of cake mixture

Madeira sponge with hand slicing the top of the cake off

Sponge cake cover in buttercream with a hand spooning jam on top. 

Slice of cake covered in white icing and a fork on a white side plate

Butter (unsalted) (softened)

Billington's Unrefined Golden Caster Sugar

Egg(s) (free range) (beaten)

Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Extract

Allinson's Self Raising Flour

Baking powder

Milk (whole)

Unsalted butter (softened)

Silver Spoon Icing Sugar

Milk

White fondant icing

Try this easy Madeira cake recipe for a firm, moist sponge perfect for decorating or enjoying with tea. Ideal for birthdays, weddings, and special occasions.

Madeira Cake Recipe | How to Make a Classic Madeira Sponge

Slice of fondant covered sponge cake layered with jam on plate with remaining cake in background

Madeira Cake Recipe

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<p>If you're looking for an easy banana bread recipe then look no further. Banana loaf&nbsp;is such a great way of using over ripe bananas, the fruit adds moisture and sweetness to your bake making it a healthier snack option.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Why Bake Our Easy Banana Loaf Bread? &nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>This banana bread recipe is easy to follow making it perfect for both beginners and experienced bakers. It is delicious in flavour and can be frozen once baked. Just slice beforehand so you can defrost a slice at a time.&nbsp; If love the warming undertones of spice in your loaf, try replacing a tbsp of flour for ginger. It's a gamechanger!&nbsp; Love banana in your bakes? Try our <a href="/recipes/banana-and-chocolate-chip-muffins">banana and chocolate chip muffin</a> recipe!&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Top Tips</h2>
<p>It's best to use ripe bananas for banana bread for several reasons:&nbsp;</p>
<ol>
  <li><strong>Sweetness</strong>: As bananas ripen, their starches convert into sugars, making them much sweeter</li>
  <li><strong>Moisture</strong>: Ripe bananas are softer and contain more moisture, which helps keep the banana bread moist</li>
  <li><strong>Ease of Mashing</strong>: Ripe bananas are easier to mash, which helps them blend more smoothly into the batter, ensuring an even texture throughout the bread</li>
  <li><strong>Flavour</strong>: Overripe bananas have a stronger banana flavour, which intensifies the taste of the banana bread</li>
</ol>
<h3>How ripe should bananas be for banana bread?</h3>
<p>Generally the riper the bananas, the better. Your bananas should be:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Very soft</li>
  <li>Covered in brown or black spots (or even mostly black work well)</li>
  <li>Strongly sweet-smelling</li>
</ul>
<p>The more ripe they are, the sweeter and more flavourful your banana bread will be. However, if you spot any mould or off-putting odour this indicates your bananas are too far gone and should be composted or thrown away.</p>
<h3>Can you put too much banana in banana bread?</h3>
<p>Yes, adding too much banana to banana bread can make it heavy, damp, and potentially under-cooked.&nbsp;It can also throw off the balance of wet to dry ingredients, leading to a mushy texture. For best results follow our recipe. If you have too many bananas leftover, you can always freeze them for later use.</p>
<h3>Why is my banana loaf soggy?</h3>
<p>A soggy banana loaf is usually caused by one (or more) of these:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Too much banana or liquid in the batter which can throw off the wet to dry ingredient balance</li>
  <li>Under-cooking – check with a skewer or knife; it should come out clean</li>
  <li>Not cooling properly – let it cool on a wire rack so moisture doesn’t build up underneath</li>
  <li>Using too small a tin for the mixture which can cause uneven cooking</li>
</ul>
<h2>How to Store</h2>
<p>To store banana loaf and keep it fresh, wait until its cooled completely before storing.&nbsp;For short term storage, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container where it will last up to 4 days.&nbsp;For medium-term storage, wrap it or place in an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to a week - although let it come to room temperature or warm before eating.&nbsp;For longer term storage you can freeze banana loaf. Wrap it tightly and place it in a freezer bag or airtight container, where it can last for up to 3 months.&nbsp;Make sure to defrost overnight or until room temperature, again you can warm slightly if you prefer. If you notice mould on your banana bread, it’s time to get rid of it.</p>

Eggs (medium)

Ripe Bananas (mashed)

Ground cinnamon

Banana (sliced length ways)

This easy banana bread recipe is a great way to use up leftover bananas. You can freeze this recipe once baked so you always have a slice on hand.

Easy Banana Bread Recipe | How To Make Banana Bread

Easy Banana Bread Recipe

<p>Ever wondered how to make Millies cookies from the comfort of your own home? This recipe is perfect for recreating delicious, chewy, and gooey Copycat Millie’s Chocolate Chip Cookies whenever you fancy them. They bake in less than 10 minutes, so they’re a brilliant idea for a quick dessert - and kids love them.</p>
<p>You can also choose to fill your cookies however you want. Try a combination of milk chocolate chips, white chocolate or dark chocolate. You can even use mini eggs, smarties or M&amp;Ms to make them even more unique.</p>
<h3>Can I freeze copycat Millie’s cookie dough?</h3>
<p>You can easily plan ahead with this cookie dough recipe and freeze it to enjoy it anytime. Once you’ve made your dough mixture, roll it tightly in cling film to make sure it’s air-tight, or put it into a container, then pop it into the freezer.</p>
<p>Defrost the cookie dough for around 4-5 hours before you want to make the cookies, roll the defrosted dough into shape and start baking. Or to make things even easier, roll into cookie-sized balls before freezing and bake from frozen; the cookies will still taste just as delicious and hold their shape better due to the quick temperature change from cold to hot.</p>
<h3>The best ways to eat copycat Millie's chocolate chip cookies?</h3>
<p>Once baked, let them cool down and set for a few minutes before enjoying. Or if you really can’t wait, you can enjoy them whilst they’re soft and warm with a scoop of ice cream.</p>
<h2>How to Store&nbsp;</h2>
<p>These homemade Millie’s Chocolate Chip Cookies should keep for around 4 days when stored in an airtight container.</p>
<h3><strong>Why Try Our Millie’s Cookies Recipe?</strong></h3>
<p>⭐Super-simple recipe for novice bakers</p>
<p>⭐Great for getting the kids involved in baking</p>
<p>⭐The dough can be frozen and defrosted in advance</p>
<p>⭐ Over +700 5 Star Reviews from happy bakers</p>
<h2>Substitutions and Variations</h2>
<p>If you’ve enjoyed baking our Copycat Millie’s Cookies, you can take some more baking inspiration from our other top bakes:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
  <li><a href="/recipes/gingerbread-dough">Delicious gingerbread dough for biscuits</a></li>
  <li><a href="/recipes/banana-and-chocolate-chip-muffins">Banana and chocolate chip muffins</a></li>
  <li><a href="/recipes/gingerbread-cinnamon-cupcakes">Gingerbread and cinnamon cupcakes</a></li>
</ul>

Close up of a pile of homemade Millie’s chocolate chip cookies

Stack of homemade Millie’s cookies on a baking tray

Hand rolling out homemade Millie’s chocolate chip cookie dough on a baking tray

Vanilla extract being poured into a bowl of cookie mix

Tray of homemade Millie’s cookies made with chocolate chips

Copycat Chocolate Chip Millie's Cookies - Mini Eggs

Mini Egg Millies Cookies on a circular cooling rack

Billington's Light Brown Soft Sugar

Silver Spoon Caster Sugar

Medium egg

Salt

Chocolate chips (we used milk chocolate)

This recipe lets you recreate delicious, gooey, copycat Millie's cookies at home. Make these cookies with chocolate chips, Mini Eggs or marshmallows.

Millie's Cookies Recipe | Copycat Millie's Cookies 

Broken homemade Millie’s cookie with chocolate chips and salt sprinkled on

Millie's Cookies Recipe

<p>Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, these chocolate brownies are sure to impress. With only 20 minutes prep time and 5 key ingredients, these chocolate brownies are easy to whip up anytime!</p>
<h3><strong>Why our Ultimate Chocolate Brownie?</strong></h3>
<p>In our chocolate brownie recipe, we use Billington’s Light Brown Soft Unrefined Cane Sugar, and believe us when we say these make the most indulgently-rich and gooey chocolate brownies you've ever tasted. You'll never look at another brownie the same way.</p>
<h3>How to Make Your Brownie the Most "Fudgy"</h3>
<p>Billington’s Light Brown Soft Unrefined Cane Sugar adds more moisture than white sugar due to its molasses content, making the brownies extra gooey. Then make sure you bake until just set. Overbaking can dry out your brownies, making them less fudgy.</p>
<p>Once you’ve mastered this chocolate brownie recipe, you can go wild exploring new flavour combos. Try adding Caramac or Biscoff spread to add a new twist - we've shown you how to amend the recipe below.</p>
<h2>How to make Caramac Brownies:</h2>
<p>Caramac lovers: Break 6x 30g bars into the brownie mix right before baking. Once&nbsp;baked, drizzle a melted 30g bar over the top.</p>
<h2>How to make Biscoff Brownies:</h2>
<p>Bonkers for Biscoff? Dollop 200g Biscoff spread into the brownie mix, right before&nbsp;baking. Break up 5 Biscoff biscuits and place the pieces&nbsp;on top of the brownie batter. Bake for 20 minutes extra.</p>
<h2>Substitutions and variations</h2>
<p>If you loved our Ultimate chocolate brownie recipe, then try out another of our tray-bake recipes with our chewy and delicious <a href="/recipes/easy-flapjack">flapjack recipe</a>.</p>

Dark chocolate

Free range medium eggs

Billington's Light Soft Brown Sugar

Allinson's Self-Raising White Flour

Want to bake the best the chocolate brownie recipe? Try our ultimate, rich and gooey chocolate brownies.

Chocolate Brownie Recipe | The Ultimate Chocolate Brownies

The Ultimate Chocolate Brownie Recipe

<p>Are you craving a stack of light and delicious pancakes that are as tasty as they are easy to make? Look no further, because we've got the ultimate recipe for you! With just a handful of simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you'll be whipping up mouthwatering pancakes in no time. These easy pancakes are so versatile and quick to make; our foolproof recipe is a family favourite. Keep it classic with a sprinkling of sugar and lemon, or alternatively top with your favourite sweet or savoury flavour combinations. These pancakes are perfect for lazy weekend mornings or when you want a special treat any day of the week.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Substitutions and Variations&nbsp;</h2>
<p>If you prefer fluffy vs flat pancakes, be sure to check out our <a href="/recipes/american-pancakes">American Pancake Recipe</a>. Whether you prefer them plain, topped with butter and maple syrup, or loaded with your favorite fruits and toppings, our recipe is versatile enough to accommodate all your pancake desires.</p>

A bag of Billington's Golden Caster Sugar next to freshly made, folded pancakes covered in lemon and sugar shot from above, with some lemons to the side.

Pancakes with a cream, black cherry and strawberry topping, dusted with icing sugar

Allinson's Plain White Flour

Egg(s) (free range)

Unsalted Butter (softened)

Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Whip up buttery, light, and delicious pancakes with our easy recipe! Serves 8 and pairs perfectly with lemon & sugar. Quick, simple, and irresistibly tasty!


Easy Pancake Recipe | How to Make Basic Pancakes

Fresh pancakes folded on a plate with zested lemon and sugar topping

Easy Pancake Recipe

<p>Our easy homemade flapjacks recipe will have you whipping up a batch in no time. No need to worry about complex ingredients or lengthy instructions. Our step-by-step guide will walk you through the entire process, making it a breeze for both experienced and novice cooks alike. So ditch the store-bought option and dive into the world of homemade goodness!</p>
<h3><strong>Why Bake Our Easy Flapjack Recipe?&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>Oaty, chewy and deliciously-sweet, our flapjacks are the perfect teatime treat or addition to a packed lunch. With just six ingredients, these flapjacks are so easy to bake and ready in just half an hour.</p>
<p>Flapjacks will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.</p>
<h2>Top Tips</h2>
<p>Using a wooden spoon for mixing flapjack is recommended it is:</p>
<ol>
  <li><strong>Gentle on Ingredients</strong>: Wooden spoons are less likely to damage the oats and other ingredients, helping to maintain the desired texture of the flapjack.</li>
  <li><strong>Heat Resistance</strong>: Wooden spoons don’t conduct heat, making them comfortable to hold when mixing hot ingredients.</li>
  <li><strong>Non-Reactive</strong>: Wood is non-reactive, meaning it won’t interact with ingredients or alter the taste of your mixture.</li>
  <li><strong>Sturdy and Durable</strong>: Wooden spoons are strong and durable, ideal for mixing thick, sticky mixtures.</li>
</ol>
<h2>Substitutions&nbsp;</h2>
<h3>Gluten Free Flapjack</h3>
<p>Flapjacks can be great as a gluten free snack by ensuring to use gluten free oats. Oats are naturally gluten free, however may be cross contaminated by other grains during the packing process.&nbsp;</p>

Silver Spoon Golden Syrup

Maple syrup

Porridge oats

Our easy flapjacks recipe is ideal for kids who love baking. Add a fruity twist with raisins, or drizzle melted white chocolate over the top for a sweeter finish.

Quick & Easy Flapjacks Recipe | How to Make Flapjacks

Easy Flapjacks Recipe

<p>These banana and chocolate chip muffins are deliciously moist, and the sweet, sticky combination of banana and chocolate is divine.</p>
<p>Taking just 15 minutes to prepare and only 25 minutes to bake, this is a simple pleasure and great for sharing with family and friends.</p>
<p>If you love fruity-flavoured bakes, give our 5 star rated <a href="/recipes/easy-banana-bread">banana bread recipe</a> a go. "The best recipe I have found" according to one happy baker. Perfect for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up!</p>
<h3>Reasons to bake:</h3>
<p>⭐Perfect to introduce kids to baking</p>
<p>⭐Ready to serve in just 40 minutes</p>
<p>⭐Ideal last-minute bake for parties and picnics</p>
<h2>Substitutions and Variations</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="/recipes/gingerbread-cinnamon-cupcakes">Ginger cupcakes with buttercream</a></li>
</ul>

Banana and chocolate chip muffins in brown paper cases shot from above on a wire tray and some on a grey marble surface.

Banana and chocolate chip muffins wrapped in parchment cases

Set of banana and chocolate chip muffins on a wire cooling rack

Egg(s) (free range) (medium)

Banana(s) (very ripe, mashed)

Dark chocolate chips

Try our easy banana and chocolate chip muffin recipe. Moist, fluffy and packed with flavour. Perfect for a quick snack, picnic, or sweet treat.

Banana & Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe | How to Make Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

A bag of Billington's Golden Caster Sugar next to some banana and chocolate chip muffins, image shot from above with a small glass jar of chocolate chips spilling out onto the grey marble surface.

Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe

<p>This vegan biscoff cheesecake recipe is simple&nbsp;to make.&nbsp;Making a vegan version of a biscoff&nbsp;cheesecake is easy if you use the coconut based cream cheeses.&nbsp;I use Violife, it’s perfect and sets well with the biscoff so NO other ingredients except a little sugar are needed to give you a perfect cheesecake!</p>
<p><strong>To make mini cheesecakes:</strong></p>
<p>You can also make mini versions too, simply spoon the cheesecake base into loose bottomed cupcake, mini cake tin or individual ramekins and layer the filling and topping on top as per the recipe. If you don't have a loose bottomed tin you can use a cupcake baking tin and before filling with the cheesecake biscuit base put a thin 1cm strip of parchment paper inside the cupcake case (allow some of the paper to overhang the sides) When the cheesecake has chilled, you can run a knife around the edges and lift the paper strips to gently release your mini cheesecakes.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Substitutions and Variations</h2>
<ul>
  <li><a href="/recipes/baked-cheesecake">Baked cheesecake with creamy filling recipe</a></li>

Hand pushing biscoff crumbs into the base of the tin

Biscoff cheesecake beside a jug with drip pouring down

Hand using a fork to take a bit of cheesecake

Biscoff biscuits

Melted vegan butter or spread

Vegan cream cheese (violife is best)

Biscoff spread

No bake vegan Biscoff cheesecake recipe made with dairy-free cream cheese and Biscoff spread. Easy, indulgent, and perfect for any occasion.

Vegan Biscoff Cheesecake Recipe | How to Make No Bake Vegan Biscoff Cheesecake

Vegan Biscoff Cheesecake Recipe

<p>Originating from Galicia in North-Western Spain during the time of medieval pilgrimage, this tart is traditionally decorated with the St James cross. With its wonderfully moist almond and citrus flavours, this torte makes a perfect dessert or partner to an afternoon café con leche (milky coffee). This recipe was taken from World's best cakes&nbsp;by Roger Pizey, published by&nbsp;Jacqui Small.</p>
<p>This bake is a perfect option for a gluten free dessert to share with friends or family as its made with ground almonds instead of flour.</p>

Top view of Tarta de Santiago next to cups of tea, and a plate with forks ready to serve

Tarta de Santiago with three slices cut out of it, served on a linen cloth, next to two cups of tea and cutlery ready to serve

Close up slice of Tarta de Santiago dusted with icing sugar, on a plate with a fork with a bite taken out of it

Almonds (ground)

Orange(s) (zest only)

Lemon (zest only)

Egg(s) (free range) (separated)

Almond extract

Cinnamon

Icing sugar (to dust)

Discover an easy Tarta de Santiago recipe with zesty citrus and almonds. A naturally gluten-free Spanish dessert perfect for teatime or dinner parties.

Tarta de Santiago Recipe | How to Make Traditional Spanish Almond Cake

A bag of Billington's Golden Caster Sugar next to a Tarta de Santiago shot from above with a couple of mugs of coffee to the right.

Tarta de Santiago Recipe

<p>These super-simple, easy American-style pancakes are light, fluffy and perfect for an indulgent breakfast. Whip up our American pancake recipe in only 10 minutes, stack them and serve with syrup, bacon or fresh fruits.</p>
<h3>What's the main difference between British and American pancakes?</h3>
<p>The&nbsp;difference between British and American pancakes is that American-style pancakes use a raising agent - typically baking powder, whipped egg white, or both to make them thick and fluffy. We've used both in our recipe below.</p>
<h3>How to get fluffy American pancakes:</h3>
<p>We recommend doing the following to get super-fluffy pancakes:</p>
<p>- Allow your batter to rest before frying.</p>
<p>- Separate the egg yolk from the white initially. Beat your egg whites until they form stiff peaks, then combine the egg yolks with the rest of your ingredients - gently fold in the whipped egg whites last.</p>
<p>- Don't over-mix your batter, as you'll knock the bubbles out which causes the pancakes to rise. &nbsp;</p>
<h2>Substitutions and Variations&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Do you want to try an alternative to our American pancake recipe? Check out our <a href="/recipes/basic-pancakes">Easy Pancake Recipe</a> that is just as delicious as it is easy!</p>

Pancake platter with fresh fruit and dipping bowls

Syrup being poured on top of a stack of pancakes

Super close up of syrup being poured on top of a pile of pancakes

Fluffy, light, and irresistibly delicious! Our American pancakes are the perfect treat—top them with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or crispy bacon. Try them today!

American Pancakes Recipe | How to Make American Pancakes

Stack of American Pancakes with fruit on top and sauce drizzling down the sides

American Pancakes Recipe

<p>Craving a sweet treat but short on time? Say hello to our much loved microwave treacle sponge! In just under 20 minutes, you can indulge in a fluffy, rich dessert. This quick and simple 20 minute Microwavable Treacle Sponge is one of the most popular recipes on our website. Maybe because it takes only 20 minutes to make, it uses only 6 ingredients and its absolutely delicious served with custard or ice cream.</p>
<p>No need for elaborate baking skills or lengthy preparations — just grab your pudding basin, mix, and watch your sweet creation rise to fluffy perfection. Your treacle sponge will be as delightful to eat as it is quick to make!&nbsp;Thanks to one of our community bakers Richard Gowthorpe, for this recipe.</p>
<h3>Why Bake Our Microwave Treacle Sponge Recipe?&nbsp;</h3>
<p>⭐5 Minutes of cooking time</p>
<p>⭐Only 6 ingredients</p>
<p>⭐ A 5* rated recipe by our baking community</p>
<h2>Substitutions and Variations</h2>
<ul>
  <li><a href="/recipes/traditional-sticky-toffee-pudding">Traditional Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe</a></li>

Microwavable-Treacle-Sponge-WEB-RES-1.jpg

Two saucers each with a mini treacle sponge cake dripping with golden syrup on a grey background, shot from above.

Try our microwave treacle sponge recipe for a quick, rich dessert in just 20 minutes. Soft, syrupy, and delicious. Perfect with custard or ice cream.

Microwave Treacle Sponge Recipe | How to Make Treacle Sponge in the Microwave

A bag of Billington's Golden Caster Sugar next to a microwaveable treacle sponge that's covered in syrup shot from above with a couple of spoons at the side and laid on a grey piece of linen.

Microwave Treacle Sponge Recipe

<p>This carrot cake recipe is delicious, moist and ready in under an hour. It's at the top of our 'favourites' list and the perfect go-to for a sweet teatime treat.</p>
<p>The carrots and Billington's light muscovado sugar help make it a moist, flavourful bake and add sweetness - all the qualities we look for when creating our classic cake recipes.&nbsp;It's topped with a rich, moreish cream cheese icing, and is best enjoyed with your friends or family and a cuppa.</p>
<h2>Substitutions and Variations</h2>
<p>If you loved our Easy Carrot Cake recipe, then check out our highly rated <a href="/recipes/rich-fruit-celebration-cake">Rich Fruit Cake recipe</a>. It's rich, moist, full of fruit and is delicious on its own or covered with marzipan and sugar paste or royal&nbsp;icing.<br>
</p>

A box of Billington's Light Muscovado Sugar next to a carrot cake topped with buttercream and walnuts which has a large slice cut out of it.

A chunky slice of carrot cake with buttercream on top and in the middle, a fork is tucking into the slice.

A slice of carrot cake topped with buttercream laid flat on a cream saucer and shot from above with some carrots to the side of the photo as if a messy kitchen scene.

Sunflower oil

Billington's Unrefined Light Muscovado Sugar

Free range large eggs

Grated carrots

Mixed spice

Cream cheese

Bake this easy, moist carrot cake recipe topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for any occasion, it's quick, simple, and full of delicious flavour.

Easy Carrot Cake Recipe | How to Make Moist Carrot Cake

Slice of cake with buttercream in the middle on a white plate

Easy Carrot Cake Recipe

<p>One taste of this decadent chocolate cake and you're sure to have found a firm favourite. Dark and rich in appearance, and even richer in taste with the delicious caramel undertones that using Billington's sugar brings to chocolate bakes. Made in 8 simple steps, this easy chocolate cake is a classic recipe to enjoy with all the family - after all, who doesn't love a generous helping of chocolate cake?</p>
<h2>Substitutions and Variations&nbsp;</h2>
<h3>Mini Chocolate Cake</h3>
<p>Make it mini? - To make smaller versions follow these instructions.</p>
<p>- Bake the cake in a 30x20cm tin for 45-50 minutes at 160°C fan.<br>
- Use a 8cm round cutter to stamp out the cakes (this will make 6-8 mini cakes in total)<br>
- Cut each mini cake horizontally to make two layers, then sandwich together with the buttercream and decorate with grated chocolate and a fresh raspberry</p>
<p><em>Top Tip: Use the leftover cake crumbs to make cake pops/cake truffles.</em></p></p>
<h3>Ultimate Chocolate Brownie</h3>
<p>Chocaholic's rejoice. If you love to bake chocolate cake, then you must to master our <a href="/recipes/the-ultimate-chocolate-brownie">Ultimate Chocolate Brownie Recipe</a>! They're gooey, fudgy and so easy to whip up any time!</p>

Chocolate cake on a white plate with bite missing

Close up of a cake being smoothed with buttercream icing

Chocolate cake mix being whisked in a bowl surrounded by baking ingredients

4 mini chocolate cakes on a plate with raspberries on top, beside a white bowl of raspberries

Billington's Dark Brown Soft Sugar 

Medium eggs

Baking Powder

Cocoa Powder

Butter (softened)

Water (boiling)

Butter (unsalted, softened)

Master the ultimate classic chocolate cake with our foolproof recipe and you're sure to have secured a firm favourite — perfect for any special occasion.

Classic Chocolate Cake Recipe | How to Make Chocolate Cake

Chocolate cake with slice removed from centre

Classic Chocolate Cake Recipe

<p>There's something undeniably special about a rich fruit celebration cake that brings joy to any occasion. Whether it's a birthday, wedding, Christmas or a family gathering, this cake is a timeless favourite. It's rich, moist, full of fruit and is delicious on its own or covered with marzipan and sugar paste or royal&nbsp;icing.</p>
<p>Made with Billington's Dark Muscovado Sugar, we believe this to be world's finest dark brown soft sugar. With its au natural deep brown colour and rich toffee flavour notes, this sugar will add an undeniably delicious taste to your fruit cake. So, roll up your sleeves, embrace the joy of baking, and craft a memorable celebration cake that will steal the show!</p>

Glacé cherries (halved)

Sultanas

Raisins

Currants

Brandy

Billington's unrefined dark muscovado

Black treacle

Egg(s) (free range) (large, lightly beaten)

Cinnamon (ground)

Nutmeg (ground)

Cloves (ground)

Glacé ginger

Make a rich fruit cake for weddings or birthdays with this easy celebration cake recipe. Ideal for icing, storing, or enjoying as-is. Perfectly spiced and fruity.

Rich Fruit Cake Recipe | How to Make a Rich Celebration Fruit Cake

A pack of Billington's Dark Muscovado sugar next to a round freshly baked fruit cake thats wrapped in brown paper in the tin.

Rich Fruit Celebration Cake Recipe

<p>Prepped and oven-baked in just over an hour, as soon as you take your first bite of our&nbsp;New York-style cheesecake you'll realise why it’s completely worth the effort. Serve to your friends and family and we guarantee they'll be asking for seconds - or even the recipe!</p>
<p>We’ve served ours with a tangy raspberry sauce, but you can personalise it however you like with fruit, caramel or even chocolate toppings.</p>
<h3>What’s the difference between a baked cheesecake and a no-bake cheesecake?</h3>
<p>The main difference between baked and no-bake cheesecake is in their preparation and texture. Baked cheesecake involves mixing ingredients like cream cheese, sugar and eggs, then baking in the oven, resulting in a dense, but creamy texture.</p>
<p>No-bake cheesecake, on the other hand, is chilled and set in the refrigerator and made without eggs, relying on ingredients like cream for firmness, and resulting in a lighter, mousse-like texture. Baked cheesecakes are richer, indulgent and completely worth the extra effort - and no-bake cheesecakes are quicker to prepare and have a softer, airier consistency. Both of them are equally as yummy!</p>
<h3>Reasons to bake:</h3>
<p>⭐Easy recipe for pro or novice bakers</p>
<p>⭐Deliciously rich and creamy</p>
<p>⭐Choose your own toppings</p>
<h2>Substitutions and Variations</h2>
<ul>
  <li><a href="/recipes/vegan-biscoff-cheesecake">How to make vegan Biscoff cheesecake</a></li></ul>

Adding vanilla essence into a baked cheesecake topping

Slice of homemade baked cheesecake with a fruity raspberry topping

Digestive biscuits

Butter (salted) (melted)

Double cream

Egg(s) (free range) (large, beaten)

Orange (zest of)

Raspberries (frozen)

Billington's Unrefined Golden Granulated Sugar 

Try our easy baked vanilla cheesecake recipe. Rich, creamy, and ready in under an hour. Perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort.

Baked Cheesecake Recipe | How to Make a Baked Vanilla Cheesecake

Side view of a baked vanilla cheesecake on a white plate

Baked Cheesecake Recipe

<p>As one of Britain's favourite puddings, this delicious treat will not disappoint. Soft squidgy dates and sticky toffee sauces make this a truly scrumptious dessert and is great served with a drizzle of cream or custard. Traditionally a Sticky Toffee Pudding will contain soft dates and dark sugar. We've added a toffee sauce to ours but it works equally well with custard or cream.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Did you know Sticky Toffee Pudding originates from the Lake District where it was first served in the 1970s.</p>

A box of Billington's Dark Muscovado Sugar next to a white ceramic dish which is about to have sticky toffee pudding batter spooned into it by someone using a wooden spoon and a large mixing bowl.

Sticky Toffee Pudding with caramel on top

Dates (chopped)

Water (hot)

Bicarbonate of soda

Billington's Unrefined Dark Muscovado Sugar

Water

Butter (unsalted) (cold, cubed)

Indulge in this traditional sticky toffee pudding recipe made with dates and rich toffee sauce. A classic British dessert perfect with cream or custard.

Traditional Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe | How to Make Sticky Toffee Pudding

Close up of a sticky toffee pudding with melted ice cream on top and spoonful taken out

Traditional Sticky Toffee Pudding

<p>If you've ever wondered how to make vanilla fudge then look no further, we have a delicious recipe for you! Made with Billington's Unrefined Golden Caster Sugar for that extra special touch. Adding a warm golden colour and caramel notes.</p>
<p>Indulgent vanilla homemade fudge could just be the most perfect gift we could think of. This fudge can&nbsp;last up to 2 months when stored in an air tight container so you can get ahead of the game by making these way in advance.&nbsp;</p>
<p>These light treats would make a great wedding favour or Mother's Day/Father's Day gift.&nbsp;</p>

Cubes of vanilla fudge in an open kilner jar decorated with a cream ribbon bow. 4 cubes of fudge in the forefront

Vanilla bean paste being poured into a saucepan of fudge mixture

Create creamy homemade vanilla fudge with this easy recipe. Perfect as a sweet treat or gift, this fudge is smooth, indulgent, and lasts up to 2 months.

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About the bake

Ingredients

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For the buttercream

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Nutritional information per 175g serving

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