Simnel cake

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

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

These bakes are perfect with a cuppa – and all less than 50p per serving

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

SERVES 8 | PREP 10 MINS PLUS COOLING | COOK 20 MINS | EASY 10g butter, softened, for brushing200g plain flour, plus extrafor dusting100g polenta1½ tsp baking powder200g caster sugar1 large orange, zes

Happiness is a perfect pudding made with simple ingredients and a winning recipe, say the founders of Edinburgh bakery Twelve Triangles. Here, they share some of their favourite sweet treats