A modern take on a timeless classic, this victoria sponge recipe is still packed with plenty of fruity flavour but without the sugar. SERVES 8-10 PREP 30 mins plus cooling COOK 20 mins EASY V 200g uns

Bright bakes to beat the January blues

■ Serves 8-10 ■ Prep 25 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 25 mins 250g unsalted butter, softened,plus extra for the tin2 tbsp instant coffee granules250g golden syrup4 eggs100g walnuts, finely chopped225g self

Sweet treats whipped up from the cupboard

From the sweet to the spectacular, Helen Goh’s irresistible bakes are happiness in a tin

Philip Khoury’s BAKES ARE SO DECEPTIVELY BUTTER-SOFT THAT YOU’D BE FORGIVEN FOR FORGETTING THEY’RE PLANT-BASED