Make a festive fudge with orange zest, dried fruit and spices for the Christmas season. It's ideal wrapped up as a gift – or a treat to yourself!

Need a guaranteed crowd-pleasing cake that's easy to make? This super-squidgy chocolate fudge cake with smooth icing is an instant baking win

Use storecupboard ingredients to make these moreish chocolate fudge crinkle biscuits. They make the perfect partner to a coffee as an afternoon treat

Homemade fudge makes a fabulous gift wrapped up for Christmas or any special occasion. Our recipe for these buttery sweets is well worth the effort

Make this fudge as a present for family and friends. You'll need a sugar thermometer but it's well worth it – this is a recipe you'll use again and again

Why not make a gift of this indulgent fudge? You can vary it with different types of chocolate to suit different tastes

Also known as miracle fudge, this indulgent sweet treat is made in minutes in the microwave, and makes for an ideal last-minute edible gift – no sugar thermometer required

Dig out your sugar thermometer to make this fudge. It requires a little precision, but the result is fabulous, with a lovely salted caramel flavour

Give a gift of homemade fudge to family and friends at Christmas with this recipe. It's flavoured with milk and dark chocolate, and made in the slow cooker for ease

You just can't beat a good chocolate cake, and this one is guaranteed to disappear as soon as you cut the first slice

Bake this festive fruit cake in advance of Christmas and feed it regularly with rum, brandy or whisky to build the flavour and keep it moist

Make a batch of these fun chocolate fudge sprinkle-crinkle biscuits. Kids will love helping out – especially decorating with sprinkles!

An easy-to-make alternative to traditional Christmas cakes which requires no beating

A chocolatey tea-time treat that kids will love to help out with

Indulge in some melt-in-the-mouth fudge made with rich condensed milk. The perfect year-round treat, it's also great wrapped up as a gift for family and friends

These bright and fun cupcakes are perfect for kids' parties

Love crinkle cookies? Try our extra-festive version for Christmas, with orange zest, mixed spice and cinnamon – and not forgetting the classic fudgy centre

A perfect match for cheese and cold meats, and delicious in turkey sandwiches

Cross a Christmas pudding with a cheesecake and what do you get? A fantastic alternative festive dessert with a crunchy ginger base and creamy filling

Make this moreish chocolate fudge as a sweet treat or homemade gift. Be sure to use a sugar thermometer to achieve the perfect melt-in-your-mouth consistency

Don't stick to standard flavours for homemade fudge - try these combinations of sweet with salty and zesty with fiery black pepper

Try baking these simple chocolate orange fudge crinkle biscuits with the kids. With an orange sugar coating, they’re great fun to make (and eat!)

This gooey chocolate dessert is given a hint of spice with cinnamon in the pastry. It freezes well for an easy dinner party dessert

Use this easy chocolate buttercream recipe for rich and smooth icing every time - ideal for finishing birthday, celebration or party cakes

Combine a few key Christmas flavours here to make a pie that both children and adults will adore

Make our truffle fudge in mere minutes and box it up with pretty tissue paper for the perfect homemade gift. It uses just four ingredients and very little effort

Substitute eggs for chia seeds in this vegan take on a traditional Christmas cake. The coconut oil adds a great background flavour and keeps the cake moist

Delicious sweet nutty loaf, great for snacks for all the family.

Mix up your festive main with this fabulous Christmas dinner Wellington. A make-ahead meal in one, it incorporates stuffing and cranberry sauce, so all you need to think about on the big day is the veg and gravy

Combine the best bits of a Christmas dinner in one moreish bite with these canapés. Ideal for a festive buffet