36 lollypop or paddle pop sticks are needed for this recipe. Push the sticks of the popcakes into the top of a cardboard egg carton to dry. Light or dark fruit cake is suitable, use whichever is preferred. Note

Any small jubes or jelly sweets can be used. Use lightly oiled scissors to cut the jubes. Note

These delightful little pastry treats mean 'little tubes' and are a staple of Sicilian cuisine.

A delicious and tri-coloured ice-cream topped with dark chocolate and almonds.

Store in an airtight container at a cool room temperature until ready to serve. Cake pops will keep for up to a week. Use red Candy Melts in place of tinted chocolate Melts if you like. Note

You can use any flavoured jelly you wish. Note

The best French dessert of all time: delicious mini french éclairs with rich praline and smooth vanilla custard.

The sponge roll used for this recipe has a diameter of 10cm and a length of 16cm. Note

Use white Candy Melts in place of chocolate Melts for an extra-white finish. Note

Ready-made brownies can be found in the bakery section of most supermarkets. Note

These pretty shards may look and taste like you've spent a long time in the kitchen but in fact they're a brilliant cheat's cookie, utilising bought savoury crackers, dark chocolate and a sprinkling of exotic ingredients.

Slice will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Note

It is fine to use just the one 300ml carton of cream for the mocha sauce. Note

Both `00′ and bread flour have a higher protein content (12.5­14%) than regular plain (all-purpose) flour (10­12%), and it is this extra gluten protein which gives bread and yeasted cakes their structure. Both flours are sold alongside regular flour in supermarkets. To make dough by hand: in step 3, combine ingredients in alarge bowl with […]

Serve this cake warm. Note

Hot chocolate flakes are usually sold in the coffee section of the supermarket. Note

Macaroons are available from specialty bakery shops and select supermarkets. We used ganache to cover the cake as it will set and hold the macaroons in place. We bought 15 packets of macaroons to get the 30 pink, 6 brown, 19 vanilla and 18 light brown colours used in this cake. To save money, use […]

Edible glitter is available from specialist cake decorating shops Note

This moist cake can be eaten warm or cold. Note

A rich and sweet Turkish pastry held together with dark chocolate, pistachios, walnuts and honey syrup.

You need 16 x 15cm (6-inch) lollipop sticks or bamboo skewers for this recipe. Note

Edible glitter is available from cake decorating supply stores. Note

Dark Melts and butter can be melted together over hot water or in a microwave oven on HIGH (100%) for about 1 minute. This recipe makes 17 chocolate spider bodies, however, the decorations are for the seven spiders on the cake. Serve the extras as an accompaniment or, if you have extra Melts and Nestlé […]

Cake pops will keep for up to a week. Note

This recipe can be made up to 2 days ahead; store, covered, in refrigerator. Note

This recipe makes 18 cake pops. A quick way to make cake crumbs is to break up a ready-made cake bought from the supermarket. The cake pops become quite firm, and can be placed in a bowl or basket with little or no damage to the pops. Note

We’ve used shredded coconut in our picture, but feel free to mix and match using shredded, desiccated or flaked. If you use flaked coconut, be sure to blend or process it until it’s chopped coarsely; this helps it to stick to the icing. Note

Don’t overbeat the frosting or the texture will be grainy. Note

Summertime… and the livin’ is easy. Use blue jelly crystals if you think the green makes this pool look like it needs a good clean! Remove any toothpicks before cutting and serving the cake. Note

A sweet puff pustry pie that hails from France, where desserts simply taste better.

EQUIPMENT 12 plain white paper cases Large piping bag 1cm (.-inch) plain piping tube Cupcakes stale quickly, so it’s best to use a fruit or mud cake for the best keeping qualities. The cakes can be made and frozen for about 3 months. Choose the cake you like, then a type of jam, or a […]

If you have one, use a melon baller to scoop perfectly round balls of truffle mixture. Note

Rose, violet, nasturtium and pansy petals are all edible and make beautiful additions to recipes. Note

You can substitute glacé fruit with others of your choice. Cut the cake with a hot knife. Wipe the blade clean between cuts. Note

You need 10 ice-block sticks. If the choc orange balls don’t stick to the cookies, secure them with a little melted chocolate. Note

Decorate the cake pops with small bows. Note

Grand Marnier or Cointreau can be used for the orange-flavoured liqueur. Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Truffles, without cocoa coating, can be frozen for up to 3 months. Remove from freezer 1 hour before serving and dusting with cocoa. Note

There's no cake like an chocolate layer cake, and this one will be sure to turn heads when presented at any party.

Inserting the base of the springform pan upside down will make it easier to slide the cake from the base. Note

Place the unused vanilla bean in a jar of caster sugar to make your own vanilla sugar. Note

Store cake pops in an airtight container at a cool room temperature until ready to serve. Pipe eyes and mouths on the day of serving. They will keep for up to a week. Note

This gorgeous French dessert is worthy of any dinner party or family event. The combination of cream-filled puffs, crisp, spun toffee and a buttery pastry base creates the ultimate sweet recipe.

Use frangelico (hazelnut) or crème de cacao (chocolate) flavoured liqueurs. Cut cakes with a serrated knife. Note

Use fresh raspberries if fresh blackberries are not available. Place the unused vanilla pod in a jar of caster (superfine) sugar to make your own vanilla sugar. Note

Store slice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Note

Equipment 18 x 30cm cake pop sticks; large square styrofoam block; 2 paper piping bags. Use any firm-textured cake to make cake pops ­ mud, fruit, coconut or butter cakes all work well. Leftover Christmas cake or pudding are real winners as they’re usually moist. Cake pop sticks (also sold as `lollypop candy sticks’) are […]

More fun and delicious animal cupcakes that the whole family will love.

Biscotti can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks. Note

Rice paper is a fine, edible paper; contrary to popular belief, it is not actually made from rice, but from the pith of a small tree that grows in Asia. Rice paper can be found in specialist-food stores and some delicatessens. Note

Use cooking chocolate, but work quickly when tinting and feathering, as it may set faster than eating chocolate. Make ahead: Assemble the cake 1 hour before serving. Store in the fridge. Note