12 months of birthday cakes

Get your winter bake on with these fabulous creations

Get your festive bake on with these delicious modern show-stoppers

This easy, stylish decoration is quick to achieve, and you can adapt the sugarpaste colour and sprinkles to your taste. Once iced, the decorating takes just minutes.

These puds from Jane’s Patisserie are packed with festive flavours

Missed out on Stir-up Sunday? This traditional Christmas cake can be ready in an afternoon, with no need for multiple feeds

Be inspired by the time-honoured traditions of this month’s contributors bringing you biryani from Sri Lanka, doughnuts from Italy, and more