SERVES 8-10 PREP 20 mins plus cooling and 1 hr macerating COOK 45 mins EASY 200g butter, softened, plus extrafor the tin200g golden caster sugar4 eggs200g self-raising flour1 tsp baking powder2 tbsp m

Christmas tree cakes This clever recipe makes two ‘trees’ from just one sponge, so once it’s baked and cooled, you can go head-to-head on the decorating with the kids! SERVES 16 (makes 2 cakes) PREP 4

MAKES 16-20 pieces PREP 20 mins plus 3 hrs chilling COOK 8 mins EASY 50g butter, plus extra for the tin400g blonde white chocolate (or use500g regular white chocolate),broken into pieces100g white cho

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Make this simple treat before cosying up to watch your favourite Christmas film – it’s just as warm and indulgent as a mug of hot chocolate, but with less risk of it spilling over the sofa! SERVES 1 P

A nut roast packed with umami, smokiness and sweetness from squash, lentil and dates. SERVES 6 | PREP 2 HRS PLUS RESTING | COOK 1 HR 15 MINS EASY 400g butternut squash, cut into 2cm cubes 3 tsp smoked