Let me tell you, the first time I made Danish pastries from scratch, I regretted it—right up until the moment I took that first bite. …
Mary Berry Carrot And Orange Loaf
This one surprised me. I expected a sweet little carrot cake with a whiff of orange. What I got was something much better—moist but not …
Mary Berry Orange Wholemeal Victoria Loaf
This loaf is like sunshine in sponge form—bright, comforting, and just a little bit nostalgic. I first baked it on a grey Tuesday when I …
Mary Berry English Muffins
The first time I tried making English muffins at home, I was chasing that perfect café-style breakfast—soft inside, golden outside, and full of those little …
Mary Berry Guernsey Apple Cake
This cake feels like a proper hug in a tin. I baked it on a cold Sunday afternoon with a bowl of forgotten apples and …
Mary Berry Apple and Mincemeat Pudding
If there’s a dessert that tastes like Christmas tucked into a blanket, this is it. I made this on a cold, foggy evening with the …
Mary Berry Treacle Sponge Puddings
There are few things more comforting than a steamed sponge pudding, and this one? It’s the golden syrup version of a warm hug. I made …
Mary Berry Sticky Apricot Pudding
This pudding has all the charm of a proper old-school dessert but with just enough elegance to pull out when guests come round. I first …
Mary Berry Baked Apple Lemon Sponge
This is the kind of pudding that sneaks up on you. I made it on a whim—one of those “what can I do with these …
Mary Berry Lemon Swiss Roll
I used to think Swiss rolls were fussy—something best left to patisserie windows and retro cookbooks. But then I tried this lemon version, and honestly? …