Quick cake recipes

Need a quick chocolate fix? Try making this easy microwave mug cake with storecupboard ingredients. It's even more delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?

Make these easy, fudgy brownies in under 15 minutes in the microwave. They're ideal when you need a quick and indulgent dessert.

This simple almondy cake is a great way of using up pick-your-own raspberries

Forget the carrot cake, this light, moist courgette cake is packed with flavour and it goes perfectly with a cup of tea

Lemon and poppyseed cake is a baking classic, packed with zesty flavours and drenched in icing for the ultimate treat alongside a cuppa

Employ some clever tricks to achieve a dairy-free bake. Egg-free mayonnaise, almond milk and margarine are the secrets to these vegan cupcakes

Chocolate and cake are two of our favourite things, so what's not to love about this indulgent cake?

Forget microwave mug cakes - if you're after some serious indulgence in just 15 minutes, this easy chocolate, peanut butter and jam brownie recipe is sure to hit the spot

A moist sponge made from banana, apple, carrots and mango, topped with a fruity cream cheese frosting

The classic Victoria sandwich is always a teatime winner – every bite brings a taste of nostalgia

These citrussy muffins are lovely and light, and make a delicious pudding served with ice cream or thick Greek yogurt

If you've offered to bake a treat for a stall or your local coffee morning then this cake stall classic is just the thing

Good Food reader Catherine Dunkley shares her super-quick and easy recipe for the perfect last-minute coffee and walnut cake

Edwina Hanslo's delicious and super quick chocolate cake with a creamy ganache is the perfect choice for busy mums

Sticky toffee banoffee, a variation on the classic Victoria sponge theme, perfect for birthdays and special occasion cakes

These light cakes are perfect for freezing – they just need a quick blast in the microwave to bring them back to life

If you’ve got a spare half-an-hour, whip up these easy muffins and freeze them for when you need them

This tea-time favourite is moist, sweet, nutty and comforting - it's bound to be a hit with friends and family

Capture the essence of summer in this simple elderflower loaf cake with a crunchy drizzle. This easy bake is great for sharing