Holidays & Occasions

Start off the New Year with a celebration, then wow your Valentine with romantic cupcakes, before it's time for every chocolate lover's favourite holiday, Easter. Maybe you'll get spooky and kooky for Halloween with ghoulish cupcakes and then indulge in the ultimate foodie holiday, Christmas. Whatever you decide to make, you'll love this collection of simple and easy recipes for all occasions.

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christmas

Christmas

halloween

Halloween

easter

Easter

valentines day

Valentines

birthday

Birthdays

st patricks day

St Patrick's

Mothers Day

Mother's Day

Fathers Day

Father's Day

All holiday recipes

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Mini Chocolate Rolls

Once you’ve made these mini chocolate rolls, you’ll never go back to store-brought ones again. Light as a feather chocolate sponge with a sweet, vanilla cream filling and enrobed in a dark chocolate glaze, they really are the star of the show.

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Sticky Toffee Bundt Cake

Sweet and moist this sticky toffee bundt cake is a deliciously easy twist on a classic British dessert. With date infused cake and an insanely delicious toffee sauce drizzled all over for pure decadence, this easy bundt cake recipe is bound to be a hit with the family whatever the occasion.

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Halloween Pumpkin Cake

If you’re looking for the perfect spooky treat then this fun and delicious Halloween Pumpkin cake, bursting with sweets and candy, is the ultimate trick or treat dessert. Rich, chocolate bundt cakes frosted with smooth and creamy vanilla buttercream, this easy decorate cake recipe is sure to impress the spookiest trick or treaters!

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No Bake Cadburys Chocolate Cheesecake

Full of creamy Cadbury Dairy Milk, this no bake Chocolate Finger cheesecake is the perfect dessert for chocoholics! Just 15 minutes to prepare and with a super easy chocolate ganache topping, it’s absolutely irresistible you’ll be making it again and again. The only question is who gets the last chocolate finger biscuit?

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Lemon White Chocolate Cupcakes

Moist, fluffy and bursting with zingyness these lemon white chocolate cupcakes are a lemon lover’s dream! Filled with a zesty lemon curd and topped with an incredible smooth and creamy buttercream, you’ll love the refreshing citrus flavour in every bite.

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Jaffa Cake Cupcakes

Deliciously easy and fun to make, you’re going to love these Jaffa Cake Cupcakes, they’re the perfect treat for any occasion. Fluffy, zesty cupcakes, filled with an orange marmalade and topped with a smooth and creamy orange chocolate buttercream frosting. The only question is who will you share them with?

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Lemon Raspberry Scones

Light and fluffy, packed with fresh raspberries and zesty lemon, these lemon raspberry scones are a twist on a true classic and make the ultimate tea-time treat. Piled high with jam, lemon curd, raspberry jam and clotted cream, they are super easy to make and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Trust me, you’ll want to make this foolproof recipe for homemade English scones over and over again.

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Raspberry Oreo Brownies

Thick, fudgy and devilishly rich, these raspberry Oreo brownies are the perfect slice of chocolate heaven! Stuffed with layers of Oreo chunks and fresh raspberries, one slice is never enough. Deliciously easy, this brownie batter is a one-bowl delight, so there’s less washing up. Tempted?

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Easy Malteser Fudge

Take just five minutes and three ingredients, and you can make this easy Malteser fudge. Perfectly smooth and utterly delicious, all you need is chocolate, condensed milk and everyone’s favourite chocolate malt balls! It’s completely fool proof, you’ll be making it over and over again!

Kinder Bueno Brownies

Kinder Bueno Brownies

Rich, fudgy and deliciously easy; these Kinder Bueno brownies need to go straight to the top of your must bake list! Packed full of Kinder chocolate chunks and Bueno pieces with a chocolate hazelnut filling; you’re going to find them absolutely irresistible!

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Summer Berry Meringue Roulade

Light yet decadent, this summer berry meringue roulade is the perfect dessert combo that just can’t be beaten! Perfect meringue, crisp on the outside and marshmallow in the middle, wrapped around a whipped cream filling with a quick berry curd and beautiful, bright fruit. It’s one of the easiest desserts you’ll ever make!

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Carrot Tray Bake Cake

Sweet, moist and flavourful, this is the best carrot tray bake cake! Packed full of fresh carrots, juicy sultanas and a touch of cinnamon, its a quick and easy single-layer bake. And topped with a no-fail cream cheese frosting, it’s a great dessert for picnic lunches or afternoon tea treats.

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Mini Egg Brownie Tart

A chocolate-lover’s dream, this Mini Egg brownie tart is the perfect dessert for Easter. A decadent, fudgy brownie filling and a layer of luxurious caramel sit in a sweet, crisp chocolate pastry tart shell. Switch out the chocolate eggs for the ultimate chocolate dessert for any occasion.

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Giant Smarties Cookie Pie

Perfect for big kids as well as the little ones, this fully-loaded giant Smarties cookie pie is going to put a huge smile on everyone’s face. Serve it warm fresh from the oven with plenty of vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce! It’s easy to make and delicious as a sharing dessert or celebration treat.

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Easter Egg Cheesecake

Just when you thought Easter chocolate couldn’t get any better, along comes Easter egg cheesecake. With a biscuit base and a creamy chocolate cheesecake stuffed inside half a chocolate Easter egg and topped with Mini Eggs and more chocolate, it’s perfect for serving after Easter dinner.

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Vanilla Marble Bundt Cake

Moist and flavourful, this classic vanilla marble bundt cake is anything but boring! With swirls of colour, this quick and easy from scratch cake is absolutely perfect for birthdays, celebrations or just as a slice of cake and cup of tea. Top with a sprinkling of icing sugar or with vanilla glaze and tuck in.

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Christmas Tree Brownies

Perfect for festive baking fun, these adorable Christmas Tree brownies are fudgy, chocolately, so easy to make and ideal for little ones to decorate. Add a candy cane trunk, ribbons of icing and lots of sprinkles for a great Christmas party or movie night treat!

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No Bake Black Forest Cheesecake

Velvety, rich and deliciously easy, this no bake Black Forest cheesecake is an absolutely show-stopping dessert. Smooth chocolate cheesecake filling, packed with black cherries and a touch of Kirsch liqueur, is sat on a buttery dark chocolate biscuit base, and is topped with whipped cream and more cherries. Cheesecake doesn’t get any better than this!

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Chocolate Orange Cookies

Big, thick and perfectly fudgy New York style chocolate orange cookies, are the cookie that you didn’t know you needed, until now! Utterly indulgent, these no chill cookies are stuffed with chunks of chocolate orange and can be ready to eat in under 30 minutes!

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Easy Homemade Mincemeat

This easy homemade mincemeat recipe is super quick to make and perfect for festive baking, especially mince pies. Full of juicy currants, raisins, sultanas, cranberries, with a touch of warming Christmas spices and rich brandy, you’ll be making it every Christmas.

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Baileys Chocolate Tart

This Baileys Chocolate Tart is rich and decadent and full of Irish Cream. Easy and quick to make, this ultimate dessert has a silky, smooth Baileys chocolate ganache encased in a perfectly crisp chocolate pastry case, finished with a drizzle of white chocolate. It makes a show-stopping for all occasions, including Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day.

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Reindeer Cookies

Super simple and fun to make, these Reindeer Cookies are made with a quick and easy spicy gingerbread cookie dough and a gingerbread man cookie cutter. They are perfect for Christmas gifts and taste amazing too! Don’t forget to add Rudolph’s red nose!

Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

Enjoy a big batch of these easy and festive Christmas pinwheel cookies. These bright and colourful peppermint sugar cookies are guaranteed to make the Grinch’s heart grow three sizes, and are great for cookie exchanges or Christmas Eve treats. Switch the colours for different occasions and enjoy!

Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake

Dark, rich and deliciously easy to make, this chocolate orange Bundt cake is perfectly moist and fluffy, and filled with a layer of orange cheesecake filling. Drizzled with a quick and easy chocolate glaze, it’s ideal for sharing with friends and family.

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Christmas Tree Meringues

Add a touch of festive magic to your holiday dessert table with these super cute and simple, melt in your mouth Christmas Tree Meringues. This no-fail recipe gives you cripsy on the outside and marshmallow in the middle. Perfect for festive treats and homemade gifts.

Vanilla sheet cake cut into square slices

Vanilla Tray Bake Cake

Hands up if you’re a vanilla fan? Then this vanilla tray bake cake is just for you. The soft, fluffy and buttery vanilla sheet cake is so easy to make and perfect for a crowd. Covered in whipped vanilla buttercream, it’s perfect for birthday celebrations, an easy dessert or any occasion!

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No Bake Baileys Cheesecake

This no bake Baileys cheesecake is packed full of chocolate and Irish Cream; making it an impressive dessert for all occasions, including Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day! The silky, smooth and creamy Baileys cheesecake filling is encased in an Oreo crust, and topped with a decadent Baileys chocolate ganache and whipped cream. And the best bit, it’s super easy to make!

Mint chocolate cupcake surrounded by chocolate pieces

Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

Soft and rich chocolate cupcakes topped with a creamy, mint buttercream frosting! If you love mint choc chip ice cream, you’re going to love these classic mint chocolate cupcakes. They’re perfect for all occasions including birthday, Christmas or St. Patricks Day.

Rainbow swirl cupcake surrounded by scattered sprinkles

Rainbow Piñata Cupcakes

So simple to make, this rainbow pinata cupcake recipe makes twelve chocolate cupcakes, and are perfect for birthdays, baby showers and other celebrations. Add your favourite sprinkle mix or candy filling and top the cupcake with a beautiful, bright rainbow frosting swirl. The recipe can be easily doubled if you need more to go round.

No Bake Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

This no-bake Chocolate Orange cheesecake is the BEST cheesecake you’ll ever make! With a chocolate cream cookie crust and a rich chocolate orange filling, it’s absolutely irresistible! You’ll be making it again and again. Quick to make and using just a few ingredients it is the perfect easy dessert.

Chocolate Tray Bake Cake

Calling all the chocolate lovers! This chocolate tray bake cake is super moist, crazy delicious and so easy to make with everyday store cupboard ingredients. It makes the best chocolate cake for birthdays, BBQs or any occasion, and is covered in a super creamy and smooth three-ingredient buttercream frosting.

Raspberry Victoria Sponge

You are going to absolutely love this classic bake – the raspberry Victoria sponge! Layers of golden fluffy cake, fruity raspberry jam, vanilla whipped cream and fresh raspberries. Perfect with a cup of tea!

Party Ring Blondies

Party Ring Blondies

You’re going love these easy Party Ring blondies, packed full of white chocolate chunks and mini marshmallows and topped with a classic favourite – iced ring biscuits. A fun traybake recipe for all the family!

No Bake Biscoff Cheesecake

Calling all Lotus Biscoff Lovers! This no bake Biscoff cheesecake is easy to make and doesn’t need an oven. Light and creamy vanilla, caramel and Biscoff cheesecake filling on a crushed Biscoff biscuit crust. Decadent and delicious!

Mint Oreo Cake

Mint Oreo Cake

The ultimate Mint Oreo cake has arrived! Dark, deep chocolate cake layers, fresh mint buttercream and the best crushed Oreo frosting, topped with Mint Oreos.

Creme Egg Cake

Creme Egg Cake

The ultimate Creme Egg cake has arrived! Utterly delicious with dark, deep chocolate cake layers, creamy vanilla buttercream and decadent chocolate frosting. Topped off with mini Creme Eggs. How do you eat yours?

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No Bake Jammie Dodger Cheesecake

Wow your true love on Valentines Day with this no-bake Jammie Dodger cheesecake, made with just a few simple ingredients! It’s so silky smooth and rippled with sweet raspberry jam. And the best thing… you don’t even have to turn the oven on!

Mince Pie Ice Cream

Easy Mince Pie Ice Cream

Why not turn your leftover Christmas treats, into this easy mince pie ice cream is packed full of chunks of pastry, mincemeat and a little festive spice. Made without an ice cream machine, this amazingly smooth ice cream is so addictive, you’ll want to eat it all year round.

Mince Pie Cake

Mince Pie Cake

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with this festive layer cake packed with fruity spiced mincemeat and frosted with a velvety brandy buttercream. It’s a fabulous twist on a traditional Christmas cake, with the flavours of mince pies.