Gingerbread three ways

Missed out on Stir-up Sunday? This traditional Christmas cake can be ready in an afternoon, with no need for multiple feeds

Get your festive bake on with these delicious modern show-stoppers

These puds from Jane’s Patisserie are packed with festive flavours

This easy, stylish decoration is quick to achieve, and you can adapt the sugarpaste colour and sprinkles to your taste. Once iced, the decorating takes just minutes.

The days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve lend themselves to casual get-togethers centred around sharing plates – plus a showstopping treat or two

Take the stress out of the proceedings and let your kitchen appliances do all the hard work