Delicious takes on some of your favourite bakes

Now is the perfect time to prepare for the feasting ahead with these treats bursting with seasonal flavours

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

■ 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

Expect lots of admiring comments when you round off your celebratory meal with an impressive prep-ahead dessert