Quick cake recipes
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Microwave mug cake
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
Lemon drizzle cake
It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?
Easy microwave brownies
Make these easy, fudgy brownies in under 15 minutes in the microwave. They're ideal when you need a quick and indulgent dessert.
Raspberry bakewell cake
This simple almondy cake is a great way of using up pick-your-own raspberries
Courgette & orange cake with cream cheese frosting
Forget the carrot cake, this light, moist courgette cake is packed with flavour and it goes perfectly with a cup of tea
Lemon poppyseed cake
Lemon and poppyseed cake is a baking classic, packed with zesty flavours and drenched in icing for the ultimate treat alongside a cuppa
Vegan cupcakes with banana & peanut butter
Employ some clever tricks to achieve a dairy-free bake. Egg-free mayonnaise, almond milk and margarine are the secrets to these vegan cupcakes
Double chocolate loaf cake
Chocolate and cake are two of our favourite things, so what's not to love about this indulgent cake?
Microwave brownies
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
Fruity traybake
A moist sponge made from banana, apple, carrots and mango, topped with a fruity cream cheese frosting
Granny's Victoria sponge
The classic Victoria sandwich is always a teatime winner – every bite brings a taste of nostalgia
Blood orange & poppy drizzle muffins
These citrussy muffins are lovely and light, and make a delicious pudding served with ice cream or thick Greek yogurt
Cappuccino cake
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
Microwave coffee & walnut cake
Good Food reader Catherine Dunkley shares her super-quick and easy recipe for the perfect last-minute coffee and walnut cake
Microwave chocolate cake
Edwina Hanslo's delicious and super quick chocolate cake with a creamy ganache is the perfect choice for busy mums
Sticky toffee banoffee cake
Sticky toffee banoffee, a variation on the classic Victoria sponge theme, perfect for birthdays and special occasion cakes
Easy chocolate cupcakes
These light cakes are perfect for freezing – they just need a quick blast in the microwave to bring them back to life
Choc-cherry muffins
If you’ve got a spare half-an-hour, whip up these easy muffins and freeze them for when you need them
Banana & pecan loaf
This tea-time favourite is moist, sweet, nutty and comforting - it's bound to be a hit with friends and family
Elderflower crunch cake
Capture the essence of summer in this simple elderflower loaf cake with a crunchy drizzle. This easy bake is great for sharing