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 …
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 …