Baking is such a wonderful thing, you can give someone a baked good as a gift, it can bring people together or be a therapeutic activity.
Christmas is nearly here, and the dessert is almost as important as the Christmas dinner itself!
We have gathered 20 baking recipe ideas for you, some simple, some playful and all delicious!
20 Baking Ideas
1 of 21Honeycomb Sponge Cake
If you are a honeycomb fan, you will love this honeycomb sponge! This light and fluffy cake has honey flavours running through it. What's not to love?
2 of 21Mini cheese and onion tarts
This cheesy savoury bake is a lovely addition to any Christmas party or picnic plans!
3 of 21Reindeer Cupcakes
Kids love Christmas baking, especially when it comes to making fun reindeer cupcakes! Get the little ones involved in the kitchen this festive season, they will be made up when they see how adorable these cupcakes are.
4 of 21Chocolate Yule Log
This iconic Christmas cake is a chocolate lovers dream! Dust it with icing sugar for an extra festive snowy effect.
5 of 21Quick Soft Cinnamon Rolls
These quick soft cinnamon rolls topped with cream cheese icing will be a winner served at any gathering!
6 of 21Chocolate Orange Millionaire Shortbread
This baking favourite comes with a twist with the addition of a Chocolate Orange topping. The perfect way to use up your Terry's chocolate orange this Christmas.
7 of 21Gluten-free Gingerbread Cupcakes
If you love gingerbread and want to try something new, then this is the recipe for you. A lovely gingerbread cupcake topped with buttercream.
8 of 21Apple Lattice Pie
You can't beat a classic! This apple pie fits perfectly into any occasion. A home-baked favourite.
9 of 21One-Bowl Chewy Brownies
Fancy a sweet treat with minimal hassle? Then this one-bowl brownie is the right match for you. So easy, so quick and so yummy!
10 of 21The Best Coffee Cake
This cinnamon coffee cake is ideal with your afternoon cup of tea or as a sweet treat for breakfast!
11 of 21Gluten-free Gingerbread Cupcakes
If you love gingerbread and want to try something new, then this is the recipe for you. A lovely gingerbread cupcake topped with buttercream.
12 of 21Mary Berry's pavlova
Celebrate this Christmas with a pavlova recipe! It looks beautiful and tastes even better.
13 of 21Nigella Lawson’s Christmas cake recipe
It wouldn't be Christmas without cake, and Nigella has just the recipe to get you sorted.
14 of 21Prue Leith’s English madeleines
Pretend it is patisserie week on GBBO and try out Prue's madeleine recipe!
15 of 21Salted choc-chip cookies
These crispy thin chocolate chip salted cookies are a perfect afternoon snack for when you are having sugar cravings!
16 of 21Snowy White Christmas Cake
This light and fluffy Christmas cake is perfect for those who don't like overly rich treats. Decorate the cake with white frosting and cranberries for a festive feel.
17 of 21Vanilla Loaf
Looking for an easy fool-proof gluten-free recipe? This simple vanilla loaf is delicious and you will never know it is gluten-free.
18 of 21The Happy Pear’s Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding
This classic pudding can be easily made to cater to all dietary requirements, from vegan to gluten-free. Sticky toffee pudding is always a crowd-pleaser plus it is so easy to make, win-win!
19 of 21Jamie Oliver’s Pork & Apple Sausage Rolls
Maybe you don't have much of a sweet tooth and fancy baking something over the holidays. Jamie Oliver's pork and apple sausage rolls are deliciously crispy and the perfect party food.
20 of 21Vegan raspberry creme cakes
These cakes can be eaten by anyone! They are vegan and gluten-free. Healthy never tasted so good!
21 of 21Lemon Drizzle
This lemon drizzle traybake cake has been Mary Berry's most asked for recipe since the 1960s. This simple recipe is perfect for a mid-afternoon tea time sweet or with a dollop of ice-cream for dessert. You really can't go wrong for this one.