Banana slice

This recipe for banana slice is much like banana bread but made into a slice. This makes it perfect for lunchboxes, cake stalls and school fairs.

Gingerbread men

Making gingerbread men is a fun cooking activity you can enjoy with kids of all ages. Make this simple dough, roll it out and then let your children do the rest of the work. You could decorate each man in the traditional way or go a little bit crazy with decorations!

Jam-filled muffins

These muffins come with a surprise inside. A little like doughnuts and a lot like yummy cakes, pick your favourite jam fill them with. No need for icing with these little bites either - they're sweet enough!

Banana custard pie

This lovely pie combines homemade custard with fresh bananas and a jam glaze that goes perfectly with a crisp shortcrust pastry shell. Easy to make and a kid-favourite too!

Cherry ripe slice

Rich and delicious if you love cherry ripe you will adore this baked biscuit layered slice of heaven combining a sweet cherry centre with luscious dark chocolate

Walnut brownies

If you like a denser, gooier brownie, remove from the oven at around 18 minutes. These are delicious and make then healthier by adding fruit with a slice of fresh strawberry... YUM

Spaceship cake

This spaceship birthday cake will impress your kids at their next birthday party. A simple cake to make, it is dressed up with fondant icing and decorated with a range of delicious sweets.

Chocolate bread

This chocolate bread is great with a cup of coffee or to pop into the lunch box or for a quick dessert add cream and raspberries on the side

Zucchini bread

If you have plenty of zucchini or looking for an alternative to banana bread this is for you it is sweet and soft with the added spice the whole family will love it with a spread of butter or a slice straight into the lunch box

Hot air balloons

These little cakes made up with cake mix, ice cream cones and balloons look just like little hot air balloons. They look fantastic and will be a hit at your next birthday party.

Rock cakes

Rock cakes are great for the lunch box or with a cup of coffee who can say no. I don't use mixed peed but find glace cherries are a real hit