Celebration cake recipes (2024)

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  • A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.100 ratings

    Decorate this simple elderflower and lemon cake with edible flowers for a showstopping celebration dessert. It's perfect for a wedding or birthday

    • 1 hr 25 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Pistachio cake

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Try this light and fluffy pistachio cake, topped with sweet pistachio cream, fresh raspberries, crushed nuts and lime zest

    • 1 hr 20 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.10 ratings

    April opts for the 'naked' style of decorating so the cake isn't swamped with icing, but instead delicately finished with candied almonds and Swiss meringue buttercream

    • 3 hrs
    • A challenge
  • Vegan simnel cake

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Make a vegan-friendly version of a classic simnel cake this Easter so everyone can enjoy a treat. Use a kitchen blowtorch to easily achieve that signature burnished look on the marzipan

    • 3 hrs
    • More effort
    • Vegan
  • Frosted pinecone cake

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Create this stunning bake for the Christmas table. Decorated with almond pinecones, it's a perfect centrepiece if you aren’t a fan of traditional fruitcake

    • 1 hr 25 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Number birthday cake

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Make a child's birthday special with this number cake decorated with mini meringues, biscuits, macarons and raspberries - and any other treats they like!

    • 1 hr 20 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • White chocolate cake

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings

    If you're celebrating a special occasion, this layer cake makes a great centrepiece. It's topped with silky white chocolate ganache and fresh raspberries

    • 1 hr 25 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Rainbow layer cake

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Show support for the LGBTQ+ community by making this beautiful rainbow layer cake, ideal for sharing at Pride festivities

    • 2 hrs 5 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Igloo cake

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Create this cute and clever igloo-themed cake, complete with a penguin family. It's the perfect Christmas treat to decorate with the kids

    • 1 hr 25 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Red velvet cake with cheesecake buttercream

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    Make a knockout bake for your celebrations. Creamy, tangy cheesecake-inspired buttercream is sandwiched with chocolatey sponge layers for a modern classic

    • 2 hrs 5 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Party animal cake

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Wow guests with this animal-themed birthday cake, decorated with edible flowers. It's the perfect centrepiece cake for a children's party.

    • 2 hrs 30 mins
    • More effort
  • A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.10 ratings

    Make this no-cook cookies and cream fridge cake with the help of your fridge – it’s ideal for summer evenings when it's too warm to put the oven on

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Make this budget-friendly tropical cake with canned or fresh pineapple. If you're using fresh, decorate with pineapple 'flowers' for the wow factor

    • 1 hr 30 mins
    • Easy
  • Rainbow zebra cake

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.28 ratings

    Celebrate our 30th birthday with us – or your own special occasion – with this impressive rainbow sponge. Iced with buttercream and topped with coloured sprinkles, it's a cake that has the wow factor

    • 1 hr 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Classic carrot cake

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.8 ratings

    Perfect a classic with our next level carrot cake recipe. It's been meticulously tested so you can bake the best version of this traditional cake

    • 1 hr 10 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Round off the Easter weekend with this stunning showstopper cake. The sponges taste even better after a day or two, so it’s a great get-ahead recipe

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Unicorn cake

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.8 ratings

    Stop people in their tracks with a stunning unicorn cake. With a light sponge and salted caramel buttercream, it looks fabulous and tastes divine too

    • 2 hrs
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Matcha mousse cake

    A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.4 ratings

    A popular ingredient in Asian desserts, matcha powder is made from finely ground green tea leaves. This pretty cake with white chocolate glaze and cherries is a bit of a challenge but worth it

    • 1 hr 25 mins
    • A challenge
  • Mermaid cake

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.8 ratings

    Create a cake with the wow factor with our colourful ombre mermaid. It's a baking challenge but makes a magical party cake for kids and grown-ups alike

    • 2 hrs
    • A challenge
  • Jubilee cake

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.15 ratings

    This beautifully decorated layered raspberry and almond cake is finished with delicate sugared rose petals. Perfect for special occasions

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • More effort
  • Chocolate drip cake

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.21 ratings

    This malted drip cake is smothered in cream cheese icing and drizzled with a dark chocolate ganache – a stunning multi-layered centrepiece for a big occasion

    • 3 hrs
    • A challenge
  • Pimm's cake

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.21 ratings

    Yes, you read right, Pimm's in cake form. Smooth strawberry and lemon buttercream coupled with cucumber essence make this the ultimate taste of summer

    • 1 hr 30 mins
    • More effort
  • Coconut layer cake

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.7 ratings

    Love coconut? Treat yourself to a coconut layer cake, which features all the flavours of coconut in the sponge and icing, plus toasted flakes for the topping

    • 1 hr 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
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