Low-fat Carrot Cake
Recipe by:
Sally Smircich
Don't be afraid to indulge with this low-fat recipe that still tastes great.
Low Fat Banana Bread
Recipe by:
Lauren S.
A wonderful banana bread that is lower in fat and calories than most other banana bread recipes.
One Bowl Easy Chocolate Cake
Recipe by:
Kelly Smith
The absolute best, richest and easiest one-bowl chocolate cake recipe! It's heavenly when topped with chocolate cream cheese icing.
Date Nut Loaf Cake
Recipe by:
Rae
An easy and quick date nut loaf served with a warm brown sugar sauce.
Pear and chocolate sponge
Recipe by:
Sara B
Pear and chocolate sponge is a delicious cake which you could serve either as a dessert or for a special afternoon tea.
Mum's Boiled Fruit Cake
Recipe by:
WIGAN
This is a family recipe given to me by my Mum many years ago. This cake is always much tastier the following day and lasts really well.
Banana cake
Recipe by:
Ariana Klepac
Quick and easy to prepare, this cake makes a healthy snack for hungry children or a handy addition to lunchboxes. And it's a great way to use up bananas that have been sitting in the fruit bowl for too long.
Black forest mousse cake
Recipe by:
Ariana Klepac
This very light cake is almost fat-free, being based on egg whites beaten to firm peaks and folded together with flour, sugar and cocoa powder. Cocoa delivers the rich chocolate flavour without the fat of chocolate.
Fruit Cake
Recipe by:
Lynn Lewis and Joachim Wahnschaffe
Covered with marzipan and iced in a simple style, this rich fruit cake looks impressive. It should be prepared at least one month ahead to allow the flavours to develop.
Cappuccino chiffon cake
Recipe by:
Ariana Klepac
When chiffon cakes first appeared in the 1940s, the focus was on how easy they were to mix. Today, however, we also value the fact that they are sweet treats that are lower in fat and cholesterol than most.
Chocolate ring cake
Recipe by:
Lynn Lewis and Joachim Wahnschaffe
There are infinite variations on this ring cake that can be baked on a baking tray, in a loaf tin or in a ring tin. You can also add chopped nuts or dried fruit.
Creme torte with fruit
Recipe by:
Lynn Lewis and Joachim Wahnschaffe
This sumptuous crème sponge is deceptive. It looks as though it requires a high level of culinary skill, but it couldn't be simpler. Change the fruit to whatever is in season or to your taste. Or, you can use very well-drained fruit from a can.
Daffodil cake
Recipe by:
Ariana Klepac
Usher in spring by baking a daffodil cake – a fragrant, delicate sponge cake with swirls of yellow and white in every slice. This festive treat is lightly flavoured with orange, and it boasts one mere gram of fat per serving.
Fallen chocolate souffle cake
Recipe by:
Lynn Lewis and Joachim Wahnschaffe
A fallen cake is usually bad news, but this rich-tasting soufflé cake is a spectacular success.
Italian cake with red fruits
Recipe by:
Lynn Lewis and Joachim Wahnschaffe
This unusual flourless cake makes an excellent dessert. Italian Arborio rice is cooked slowly in milk until tender and creamy. It is then mixed with eggs, nuts, lemon and rum and baked in the oven. An accompanying red fruit salad adds a dash of colour.
Lemon & poppyseed loaf
Recipe by:
Janet Mitchell
This lemony loaf gets its crunch from poppy seeds and cornmeal.
Lemon and cornmeal loaf
Recipe by:
Elaine Russell
Fine cornmeal gives this afternoon treat a wonderful golden colour to match its tangy lemon flavour.
Lemon sponge
Recipe by:
Lynn Cole
Layers of sponge alternate with layers of sweetened cream and lemon butter, while the cake's sides are coated with toasted flaked almonds for an elegant presentation. Vigorous whisking of the eggs and sugar ensures that this sponge rises perfectly.
Peaches and cream loaf
Recipe by:
Lynn Lewis and Joachim Wahnschaffe
Fresh peaches and sour cream make this a moist loaf. You can eat it as a dessert topped with frozen yogurt and thickly sliced fresh peaches.