A right royal bake-off

Whether it’s festive nibbles with the neighbours or a full-scale NYE party, these drinks and canapés are sure to please all

Get the mixing bowls out for traditional cakes and bakes that will fill your home with warming aromas as they cook

These bakes are perfect with a cuppa – and all less than 50p per serving

Expect lots of admiring comments when you round off your celebratory meal with an impressive prep-ahead dessert

■ Serves 16 ■ Prep 45 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 30 mins 140g unsalted butter, plus extrafor the tin100ml grapeseed or anotherflavourless oil200ml milk3 tbsp yogurt1 tsp vanilla extract2 eggs, at room t

Celebrate National Baking Week starting 14 October with these timeless goodies