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Whether you're a beginner looking to master the basics or an old-hand wanting to keep it simple we guarantee you're going to find something delicious with our easy baking recipes. Easy, peasy <a data-item-id="f0708883-4112-5275-a0ea-48c531521e26" href="">lemon scones</a> squeezy.</p>

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<p>This easy chocolate cupcake recipe was created by Mary Berry, and creates&nbsp;rich, indulgent cupcakes that are easy to achieve in your own kitchen.</p>
<p>Whether you're looking for simple chocolate fairy cakes for a party or an easy chocolate cupcake recipe for everyday baking, this Mary Berry chocolate cupcake recipe is soon to be your go-to recipe for 5-star rich, gorgeously-moreish cupcakes every time.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In just half an hour, this quick and easy cupcake recipe will make a delicious batch of 12 delicious chocolate cupcakes, ready to pipe with your favourite topping.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Why Bake Mary Berry’s Chocolate Cupcakes?</strong></h3>
<p>⭐Ready in under an hour</p>
<p>⭐Ideal for last-minute gatherings and parties</p>
<p>⭐Brilliant for getting the kids involved</p>
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Mary Berry Chocolate Cupcakes

<p>You can whip up a fresh batch of our quick and easy scone recipe with just five simple ingredients.&nbsp; We love these golden scones with a dollop of clotted cream and fruity jam (or jam then cream, depending on your preference). They are also just as tasty spread with butter.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If you loved this easy scones recipe, check out our full range of <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/categories/scones-and-shortcakes">scone recipes</a> that include sweet and savoury options.</p>
<h3><strong>Why Try Our Basic Scones Recipe?</strong></h3>
<p>⭐Simple scone recipe with just five ingredients</p>
<p>⭐Ready in 30 minutes</p>
<p>⭐Will keep for up to a week in an airtight container</p>

Easy Scones Recipe

<p>Whether Victoria sponge was the first cake you ever baked or it brings back sweet birthday memories, a truly great sponge cake recipe is one you’ll use time and time again. Make this <em>the</em> go-to Victoria sponge cake recipe for every baking occasion!</p>
<h3>Why Bake Our Classic Victoria Sponge Recipe?&nbsp;</h3>
<p>⭐Ready in under an hour</p>
<p>⭐Easy recipe for pro or novice bakers</p>
<p>⭐ Over +200 5 star reviews from happy bakers</p>

Easy Victoria Sponge Recipe

<p>This easy glace icing recipe creates smooth, glossy glace icing that's rich and spreadable, making it the very best topping for <a data-item-id="690f5b77-5fcc-59f6-95c6-f8cebf7ff34a" href="">biscuits</a>, <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/categories/cookies-and-biscuits/cookies">cookies</a>, <a data-item-id="871653dc-08b9-5901-bc1e-575c64eccc2b" href="">sponge cakes</a> and <a data-item-id="be5e00be-896a-5754-8ecb-67cdad7c88a0" href="">finger buns</a>.</p>
<p>This quick and easy icing for <a data-item-id="3bb99ae0-0582-534c-901d-78a4b8473bf4" href="">biscuits and cookies</a> also sets with a subtle, smooth sheen, making it an ideal edible ‘glue’ for decorating your baking creations.</p>
<p>We love using Silver Spoon Icing Sugar for a glossy, lump-free glace icing recipe that works every time. Using just water and icing sugar, this simple cupcake icing recipe is perfect for drizzling on cupcakes or dolloping on sprinkle sponge cake.</p>
<h3><strong>Why Use Our Recipe for Glace Icing?</strong></h3>
<p>⭐Ready in minutes</p>
<p>⭐Can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge</p>
<p>⭐Only uses two ingredients</p>

Glace Icing Recipe

<p>Our No Bake Oreo Cheesecake recipe is simple to make and simply delicious. No oven required; you can whip up the creamy Oreo filling and crunchy biscuit base in next to no time; the hardest part is resisting the urge to eat it all.</p>
<h3><strong>Is no bake cheesecake better than baked cheesecake?</strong></h3>
<p>This comes down to your personal preference. The beauty of no bake cheesecakes is that you don’t need an oven, just a fridge to chill or set your cheesecake. No bake cheesecake recipes can be a little less technical and quicker to make than a baked cheesecake. The consistency of both can differ too; with no-bake cheesecakes being light and airy, and the baked versions being a little denser, but rich and velvety.&nbsp;See our full collection of <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/collections/no-bakes">no bake recipes</a> here.</p>
<h3><strong>How to make sure your no bake cheesecake filling turns out firm</strong></h3>
<p>If your no bake Oreo cheesecake is too runny, you may need to leave it longer to set. To create a thick, velvety filling, ensure that you beat the whipping cream to a stiff peak consistency. This means that when the whisk is removed the cream should stand upright, forming a peak on top. If the peak droops, this is soft peak stage and your cream will need to be whipped a little bit longer. Take care not to over-beat your cream cheese, as this can cause it to separate and produce a runnier cheesecake consistency.</p>
<h3><strong>How to ensure your no bake cheesecake base remains crisp</strong></h3>
<p>When making your no bake cheesecake base, you should be sure to chill the crumb crust for at least 10 minutes to help it solidify and prevent it from turning soggy. You should also be sure to use a higher ratio of butter to crumbs for a no-bake base, as this will result in a sturdier base when refrigerated.</p>
<h2>Substitutions and Variations&nbsp;</h2>
<h3>Substitutions</h3>
<p>If you're looking for a vegan and gluten free alternative, why not try our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/raw-chocolate-avocado-cheesecake">No Bake Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake</a>? It's super easy to whip up and will impress your guests!</p>
<h3>Variations</h3>
<p>If you like this recipe, we think you'll also love our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/chocolate-cheesecake">Chocolate Cheesecake</a>, <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/oreo-cupcakes">Oreo Cupcakes</a> and <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/oreo-brownies">Oreo Brownies.</a> We also have even more cheesecake recipes <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/categories/desserts/cheesecakes">here</a>.</p>
<h3>Reasons to make our No Bake Oreo Cheesecake:</h3>
<p>⭐No oven needed - just the fridge</p>
<p>⭐Prep takes just 20 minutes</p>
<p>⭐Can be made and stored ahead of time</p>

No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Recipe

<p>If you love our Easy Vanilla No Bake Cheesecake then take it up a notch this Easter with a generous handful of Mini Eggs! Our mini egg cheesecake recipe is an Easter show-stopper. With a generous dollop of Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Paste, this cheesecake it velvety smooth packing rich vanilla flavour with ever slice. Thanks to the flecks of vanilla pods in the paste we use, this Mini Egg Cheesecake recipe has all of the "vanillery" flavour you love from a coffee shop slice. It really is one of bakings best kept secrets!</p>
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<h2>Substitutions and Variations&nbsp;</h2>
<h3>Substitutions&nbsp;</h3>
<p>For a delightful&nbsp;vegan alternative of our mini egg cheesecake recipe, check out one of our favourite recipes: The <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/vegan-vanilla-cheesecake">Vegan Vanilla Cheesecake</a>.</p>
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<p>Craving more Easter-themed or egg related cheesecake ideas? We also have an <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/easter-egg-cheesecake">Easter egg cheesecake recipe</a> which is a perfect excuse to use up left over Cadbury Creme Eggs! It’s a festive treat that’s sure to impress!</p>

Mini Egg Cheesecake Recipe

<p>Good things don't <em>always</em> come to those who wait...</p>
<p>Have you only got 5 minutes to spare? Need to satisfy your sugar cravings but your cupboards are bare? Never fear, our Chocolate Mug Cake has come to the rescue. This quick mug cake recipe can be filled and topped with your favourite chocolate and is sure to be gooey, rich and ready to eat in less than a couple of minutes.</p>
<p>Why not smoother in Biscoff Spread or Nutella? Or, if you're feeling extra indulgent hide a Lindt Lindor Truffle in the centre for the ultimate melt-in-the-middle mug cake centre. Yum.</p>
<p>*Please note that&nbsp;all microwaves are different and therefore the cooking time can vary. This mug cake was cooked using a 1250W microwave and took 1 minute on full power. Depending on your microwave the mug cake may take more or less time. The mug cake is ready when it has risen and has started to pull away from the edge of the mug.</p>

Chocolate Mug Cake

<p>This rainbow sponge traybake recipe is a great time saver. It's for a simple traybake (or sometimes known as a sheetcake). This quick and easy traybake serves 12 and only takes 20 minutes to prepare. We've decorated ours with rainbow buttercream for a really fun look which the kids will love.<br>
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If rainbows are your thing, try out our <a data-item-id="487578e2-ccf0-513b-825e-a0c1f86b83a6" href="">rainbow meringues recipe</a> next!</p>

Quick & Easy Rainbow Traybake

<p>If you’re a fan of sweet and zesty lemon-flavoured bakes, you can’t go wrong with our Lemon Curd Cake. Our soft, citrusy sponge really is easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy to whip up - it's filled with <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/lemon-curd">fresh lemon curd</a> and a light, fluffy lemon buttercream, and will soon become a family favourite. For some extra indulgence, double up your buttercream ingredients to coat the entire cake with lemon buttercream.</p>
<p>If lemon curd is your jam, you are also going to love our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/lemon-curd-rolls">Lemon Curd Rolls</a>. Think cinnamon rolls, but oozing with fresh lemon flavour. Adding citrus fruit to your bake is one of the best ways of adding natural flavouring, to elevate your biscuits, cakes or even cookies.</p>
<p>Speaking of biscuits, cakes and cookies - get your lemon squeezers at the ready, as we have a whole host of citrus bakes just for you. Try our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/lemon-drizzle-swiss-roll">Lemon Drizzle Swiss Roll</a>, keep it sweet with some <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/citrus-gingerbread-cookies">Citrus Gingerbread Cookies</a>, or stack 'em high with some <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/turmeric-and-lemon-pancakes">Lemon &amp; Turmeric Pancakes</a>.</p>

Lemon Curd Cake

<p>Air Fryer recipes don't get any sweeter than this... you have got to try our air fryer pop tarts. Crispy pastry bites filled with a gooey sweet centre; from Biscoff to jam, the choice is yours. Not only are these pop tarts simple to make, they are super speedy too. Our homemade pop tarts recipe only takes 10 minutes in the air fryer.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This recipe was created by our good friend, Jessie Marsden <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessie.bakes.cakes/" title="Jessie Bakes Cakes instagram">@Jessie.bakes.cakes</a></p>

<p>These Fairy Cakes are super easy to make with children, with seven simple steps to a batch of beautifully decorated Vanilla Fairy Cakes - what makes this recipe even more family friendly is we've swapped out white flour for 75% more wholemeal flour, bursting with fibre but keeping your bakes fluffy and light. We won't tell if you don't! Simply let these quick and easy wholemeal fairy cakes cool, before topping them with a spoonful of Silver Spoon Icing Sugar and decorating with mini Smarties or sprinkles (or any other toppings you fancy!).</p>

Wholemeal Fairy Cakes

<p>These vibrant rainbow meringues are sure to brighten up everyone's day. There are really simple to make and once baked in the oven can be left for hours to dry out whilst you put your feet up. These rainbow meringues can also be sandwiched together with a cream filling for an extra indulgent twist.</p>

Rainbow Meringues

<p>Ever wondered how to make fondant icing from scratch? It couldn't be easier! All you need is some Silver Spoon icing sugar and a little bit of water.</p>

Fondant Icing

<p>What is more British than these two classic desserts; Eton Mess and Trifle? Why not combine both to create our delicious Eton Mess Trifle.</p>

Eton Mess Trifle

<p>The Little Book of Vegan has lovingly created a classic English Victoria sponge cake and given it a zesty twist, with fruity layers of lemon-flavoured sponge filled with strawberry jam and vanilla cream frosting, and topped with fresh strawberries and a dusting of Silver Spoon icing sugar.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This recipe is perfect vegan alternative cake for a tea party any time of the year.</p>

Vegan Victoria Sponge Cake

<p>There's no such thing as too much chocolate, but&nbsp;when you've eaten one too many eggs this Easter these are the perfect sweet treat to whisk up, with only a handful of ingredients you're bound to have in your cupboards.&nbsp;</p>
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Mini Easter Pavlova Nests

<p>This super easy to bake Victoria Sponge Cake is baked using Gluten-Free Flour, but don't worry! This recipe promises a full-on fluffy sponge, sandwiched together with sweet jam and a light buttercream this simple gluten free Victoria Sponge Cake will be your new go-to cake recipe.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Whether you're whipping up a birthday showstopper, or topping all your tiers with fresh chopped strawberries this Jubilee - this cake is sure to delight all of your guests with just one bite. Better go pre-heat your oven!</p>

Gluten Free Victoria Sponge

<p>This quick and easy homemade biscuit dough recipe is a baking staple to have in your collection for perfect, buttery biscuits every time.</p>
<h3>Which sugar should you use when baking biscuits?</h3>
<p>We use Silver Spoon Caster Sugar as the finer sugar granules dissolve easier, blend beautifully and prevent grainy textures. The result? Crisp and perfectly golden biscuits – now, who’s putting the kettle on?</p>
<h3><strong>Why Bake Our Biscuit Recipe</strong></h3>
<p>⭐The ideal foundation for homemade biscuits</p>
<p>⭐Perfect for novice bakers</p>
<p>⭐Great for getting the kids involved in baking</p>
<p>⭐Easy to make and the decorating options are endless</p>

Easy Biscuit Recipe

<p>Whether you called this delicious retro bake chocolate concrete or chocolate crunch, it’s an unbeatable bake that’s still a childhood favourite for many.</p>
<p>This sweet treat is delicious served hot, cold.</p>
<h3>What is chocolate concrete cake made of?</h3>
<p>Chocolate concrete cake, a popular school dessert, is known for its dense, sweet and crunchy texture. Our recipe uses flour, sugar, butter and cocoa powder.</p>
<h3>How long does chocolate concrete cake last?</h3>
<p>Our concrete cake recipe should last for up to 1 week if stored correctly in an airtight tin or Tupperware box.</p>
<h3>Why is concrete cake also called crunch cake?</h3>
<p>Chocolate concrete cake is also called ‘crunch cake’ due to its distinctive texture. The name ‘concrete cake’ comes from its hard, dense surface that resembles concrete, while ‘crunch cake’ references the cake's crunchy texture.</p>
<h3>Reasons to bake:</h3>
<p>⭐Uses just four ingredients</p>
<p>⭐Ready to eat in just over half an hour</p>
<p>⭐Serve as an easy last-minute pudding on colder days</p>

Chocolate Concrete Recipe

<p>Chocolate frosting, chocolate buttercream or chocolate icing - whatever you call it, this quick chocolate buttercream recipe is the best way to make rich, velvety chocolate icing for chocolate flavoured cupcakes, <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/categories/cakes/celebration-cakes">celebration cakes</a> or any bake you want to add an extra layer of indulgence to.</p>
<p>This chocolate buttercream is a perfect home-made alternative to supermarket chocolate fudge icing, and thanks to Silver Spoon Icing Sugar, it’s fluffy, sweet and silky - smother onto your traybakes or cupcakes in less than five minutes.</p>
<p>The cocoa powder and rich dark chocolate are key to getting the fudgy, rich flavour we all love from a good chocolate cake recipe.</p>
<p>We love this chocolate buttercream on top of a chocolate cake for the ultimate chocolate hit, or liberally dolloped on top of our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/mary-berry-chocolate-cupcakes">Mary Berry Chocolate Cupcakes</a>.</p>