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.

Ingredients (Serves 10) ◆ 170g lightly salted dairy or plant butter, softened ◆ 65g caster sugar ◆ 1tsp natural lemon extract ◆ 185g plain flour ◆ 65g cornflour ◆ ½tsp ground nutmeg ◆ Green and chocol

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

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

Spare yourself the shopping trip. Who doesn’t love a gift made with love?

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