Gingerbread three ways

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

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

■ 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