Desserts

With light and fluffy sponge, swirls of icing and a big handful of chocolate eggs, the whole family will love this chocolate mini egg cake. Recipe and image courtesy of Waitrose, waitrose.com

Use up leftover hot cross buns for these wonderfully fudgy brownies – they're the perfect Easter dessert! Recipe and image courtesy of Waitrose, waitrose.com

Smother fluffy ring doughnuts in chocolate and decorate with sprinkles and milk chocolate eggs for this mouth-watering Easter treat. Recipe and image courtesy of Asda, asda.com

This beetroot and almond traybake is wonderfully moist and, with only naturally occurring sweetness, it's healthy too. Recipe and image courtesy of Doves Farm, dovesfarm.co.uk

Made with wholemeal flour and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, this delicious cake recipe is a healthier version of the classic favourite, banana bread. Recipe and image courtesy of Doves Farm, dovesfarm.co.uk

Enjoy tender Pink Lady apples and a buttery crust made from ground almonds in this wholesome, guilt-free dessert. Recipe and image courtesy of Second Nature, secondnature.io

Whip up these tasty raspberry flapjack slices for a sweet treat that's packed with goodness. Recipe and image courtesy of Love Fresh Berries, lovefreshberries.co.uk

Made from nutrient-rich sweet potatoes, this vegan brownie recipe offers a healthier alternative that still feels indulgent. Recipe and image courtesy of The Happy Pear, thehappypear.ie

Enjoy the delicious flavours of fresh orange and nutty poppy seed with this easy cake recipe. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco Real Food, realfood.tesco.com

Freeze natural yoghurt topped with blackcurrants, dark chocolate and nuts for a sweet and nutritious snack that will satisfy your cravings. Recipe and image courtesy of The Blackcurrant Foundation, blackcurrantfoundation.co.uk

This easy yet impressive dessert puts a spin on the classic trifle with delicious flavours of chocolate and orange. Recipe and image courtesy of Asda, asda.com

Light, wonderfully chocolatey, and with a generous dollop of cream on top, you can't beat the classic chocolate mousse. Recipe and image from Bon App! by Isabelle Dunn (£30, Smith Street Books). Photography: Alan Benson.

This tart is the perfect Christmas dessert, with sweet frangipane, soft apple slices, and a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust. Recipe and image courtesy of Maldon Salt, maldonsalt.com

Try this scrumptious Christmas pudding recipe, made with sweet dried fruit and a splash of orange liqueur, and beautifully decorated with orange slices and fresh figs. Recipe and image courtesy of Matthews Cotswold Flour, cotswoldflour.com and Aimee Twigger, @twiggstudios

Give this fan favourite dessert a 70s twist with flavours of tart cherry, rich dark chocolate, and kirsch. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco, realfood.tesco.com

These vegan cake pops look just as great as they taste! Make them today for the perfect bite-sized treat to serve this Christmas. Recipe and image from A Very Vegan Christmas mini cookbook (£5, Viva!), veganrecipeclub.org.uk. Recipe: Maryanne Hall. Photography: Niki Webster.

Bursting with flavour, this deliciously rich chocolate and orange cake is the perfect dessert to share. Recipe and image courtesy of Marriage’s, flour.co.uk

Enrobe rolled, ganache-filled sponge in milk chocolate to make this classic Christmas dessert. Recipe and image from Bon App! by Isabelle Dunn (£30, Smith Street Books). Photography: Alan Benson

Whip up this classic Christmas cake, packed with dried fruit and nuts and smothered in apricot jam, sugary marzipan and fluffy icing. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco, realfood.tesco.com

Try this mouth-watering fudge recipe, made with creamy peanut butter and topped with rich dark chocolate chips and chopped peanuts. Recipe and image from Sweet Treats (£9.99, Ryland Peters & Small). Photography: Ryland Peters & Small

Make this classic British sweet in just 15 minutes and enjoy the sweet, coconut flavour and delightfully chewy texture. Recipe and image from Sweet Treats (£9.99, Ryland Peters & Small). Photography: Ryland Peters & Small

Try this tasty vegan gingerbread cookie recipe and decorate your Christmas tree with edible ornaments. Recipe and image courtesy of Opies, bennettopie.com

With a swirl of soft meringue on top, these delicious mince pies are sure to wow. Recipe and image courtesy of Marriage’s Flour, flour.co.uk

Packed with dried fruit and drizzled with delicious marzipan, these soft stollen rolls are the perfect treat to enjoy with friends and family. Recipe and image courtesy of the Easy Peasy Baking campaign, by UK Flour Millers, fabflour.co.uk/recipes