Choc pud

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

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

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

Ingredients (Serves 12) ◆ 140g dairy or plant butter ◆ 45g golden caster sugar ◆ 185g plain flour ◆ 50g golden syrup ◆ 45g each flaked almonds, sultanas and glacé cherries ◆ 25g chopped mixed peel ◆ 2

■ Serves 4 as a snack ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 45 mins 2 large onions, sliced2 tsp sunflower oil1 tsp brown sugar100g cheddar, grated1 tbsp American-stylemustard, plus extra to serve200g corn tortilla ch

Often, it’s the supporting roles that command the most attention – like these glorious starters, sides and sauces