“I have my grandma to thank for this recipe. She was always so organised, and she loved this cake because it could be made in advance but would still be lovely and moist when it was needed. It’s ideal for birthday parties, when making a cake

Painting a cake is a lovely way to pass 30 minutes of down time, and it looks so pretty. Everyone will be wowed that you painted your own cake.Ingredients for a 6" Cake6" round cake tin135g softened butter135g caster sugar2 eggs110g plain flour35g

This is my take on the classic New York-Italian tricolour cookies, which are red, white and green to match the Italian flag. They are more cake than cookie and no less yummy for it, with a deep almond flavour, jam and chocolate coating

whole milk7.5cm pig-shaped cookie cutter26 cake pop sticksMethod1. To make the pastry, put the flour and salt in a food processor and pulse to incorporate. Add the lard and mix on high for 10 seconds, or until the mixture resembles cornmeal. Add the egg

 Products whose stylish range of tableware is made from the by-product of bamboo and is fully biodegradable. Get bakingHome cooking is always best, so bake the birthday cake yourself using local Organic and Fairtrade ingredients and avoid all the unnecessary