The first time I made these, I was trying to impress my northern mother-in-law, who grew up on proper bakery Eccles cakes from Lancashire. “Don’t …
In this category, you will find all Mary Berry Cakes recipes.
Cakes
Mary Berry Iced Fairy Cakes
The first time I made these, I was babysitting my niece during half-term. I needed something quick, mess-friendly, and forgiving—ideally without a sugar meltdown halfway …
Mary Berry Chocolate Mirror Cake
The first time I made this cake, I had no business attempting anything so glossy. I’d just watched one too many baking shows and thought, …
Mary Berry White Chocolate and Vanilla Cake
The first time I made this cake, I thought it would be a doddle—white chocolate, vanilla, all-in-one method. But no. The sponge came out dense, …
Mary Berry Death By Chocolate Cake Recipe
The first time I made this, I honestly thought I’d overdone it. Too much chocolate? Turns out—no such thing. I was making it for a …
Mary Berry Chocolate Chip Brownies
I’ve made these brownies more times than I can count—mostly because I always think I have time for a “quick bake,” and this genuinely is …
Mary Berry Pound Cake
This one had me sweating. First time I tried Mary Berry’s pound cake, I was far too confident—chucked all the ingredients in a bowl, mixed …
Mary Berry Boozy Fruit Cake Recipe
I made this cake on a bit of a whim one chilly November afternoon, thinking I’d stash it away for later in the season. Spoiler: …
Mary Berry Classic Sticky Gingerbread Recipe
The first time I baked this, I thought I’d done something wrong. The batter looked worryingly thin, the smell of molasses was a bit intense, …
Mary Berry Traditional Parkin
The first time I baked this parkin, I cut into it the very next day. It was fine. A bit crumbly, a bit dry—not quite …