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Here, tahini is worked into the batter, adding a gentle sesame depth.

Almond and sesame caramel cake

Tahini adds a gentle sesame depth to this twist on the classic Swedish toscakaka.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh

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Very short lemon shortbread.

These sigh-worthy lemon shortbread biscuits are perfect with a cup of tea

Delicately short and buttery, with just enough zing from the lemon zest, these treats keep exceptionally well.

  • Tilly Pamment
Adam Liaw’s Swedish almond loaf is finished with a moreish butterscotch almond topping.
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Adam Liaw’s Swedish almond loaf cake with butterscotch topping

Serve a slice with sour cream and a strong black coffee.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Adam Liaw
TV personality and radio host, Hamish Blake has become widely celebrated for his annual attempts at baking complex birthday cakes for his children.

Birthday cakes have become the new battleground for fathers. I blame Hamish Blake

The “Hamish Blake cake night” phenomenon is having real-world consequences for stressed-out fathers, including me.

  • Thomas Mitchell
Molten chocolate mug cake with ice-cream and sprinkles.

Is your kid into mug cakes? These recipes will save you from having to eat disasters

All you need is a large mug, a microwave and a few simple ingredients for a molten chocolate, lemon drizzle and PB&J baking adventure.

  • Jane de Graaff
Helen Goh’s Dubai chocolate brownies.

Helen Goh takes the viral Dubai chocolate bar and makes it even better

Inspired by the pistachio chocolate, this brownie is a textural treat in every bite.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh
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The options for adding your own creativity to zucchini slice are endless.

Zucc yeah! The unlikely star of our 50 most popular recipes of 2025 (so far)

Which underrated veg took out the top spots in Good Food’s most-clicked recipes of the year so far? Plus, plenty more cooking inspiration.

Helen Goh’s apple cake with maple oat crisp.
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10 irresistible crumble cakes (and a bonus cookie) to make this week

It’s all about the sweet and crunchy topping on these simple, buttery cakes.

Emelia Jackson’s Basque cheesecake.

Watch for the wobble: The secret to a perfectly creamy, yet caramelised, Basque cheesecake

Nailing the signature burnt top and soft, creamy centre is simpler than you think.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Emelia Jackson
Helen Goh’s apple cake with maple oat crisp.
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Keep things cosy (and easy) with this simple apple cake with an ‘irresistible’ crispy topping

Cosy but fuss-free, this simple cake is all about comfort and ease.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Helen Goh

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