Bake-ahead treats

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

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

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

■ 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

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