Woven basket

Get the mixing bowls out for traditional cakes and bakes that will fill your home with warming aromas as they cook

So scarily tasty, the trick-or-treaters won’t get a look-in!

As a child, a treacle tart appealed mainly because of its sweet and sticky texture. As an adult, that intense sweetness can be a little overwhelming – a bit saccharine. In this version I wanted to kee

■ Serves 16 ■ Prep 45 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 30 mins 140g unsalted butter, plus extrafor the tin100ml grapeseed or anotherflavourless oil200ml milk3 tbsp yogurt1 tsp vanilla extract2 eggs, at room t

They all started out on different paths – from sales offices to science labs – but each of these professional bakers found purpose and joy in baking. Here, they tell Jill Foster why it has become a passion that continues to nourish their souls

Have lots of foodies on your gift list? Treat your friends and family to these thoughtful edible homemade gifts