Let’s bake

Once an essential everyday ingredient – particularly in the north of the country – oats still have a special place in British storecupboards

Filled with almonds, cherries and sweet white chocolate for a moreish and tempting treat, this tasty traybake is simple to make. MAKES 12 SQUARES PREP 20 MINS COOK 30 MINS ✱ 200g unsalted butter ✱ 100

Transportable sweet treats, ideal for outings

■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 15 mins plus cooling and setting ■ Cook 25 mins 1 tbsp mint leaves, pl s extra to decorate60g butter, melted, lus extra for the tin120g golden caster sugar2 ggs120g plain flour, sift

The arrival of British strawberries in the shops is a moment worth savouring and these joy-bringing recipes are just the way to do it

…Tin! Three deliciously different teatime cakes