SARAH RAINEY BAKES

This simple, one-layer cake is dense, moist and syrupy. It uses almonds instead of flour, which gives it a rich, toasty texture, and...

This comforting, fruity pud reminds me of my childhood: something warm and stodgy to tuck into on a chilly evening, preferably drenched...

How do you improve an Oreo cookie? By deep frying it, of course. Crunchy, chocolatey batter on the outside, with an oozy, creamy centre,...

Crisp, buttery, light as a pillow... these little beauties are to die for. I first tasted them in Madrid, where no bakery is ever without...

This comforting pudding is a twist on the traditional teatime snack – and a handy way of using up leftover hot cross buns. There are so...

Bittersweet dark chocolate and crunchy ginger biscuits... is there any better combination? These little after-dinner pots are creamy,...

Half-soup, half-toastie, this bowl of hearty goodness will transport you somewhere cosy and warm on a cold day. I love French onion soup,...

This simple sponge cake is a secret showstopper. It may look plain but it's sweet, light and fluffy as a cloud. Serve it for afternoon...

There is, apparently, a story in China that pizza-lovers the world over have the humble spring onion pancake to thank for their favourite...

When I was little, Rice Krispie buns were my FAVOURITE. Obviously I loved eating them - no party was worth going to if there weren't...

Happy New Year! Hope you all had a lovely Christmas... and here's to all the exciting baking adventures ahead in 2018. I know it's meant...

These sparkling, jewelled jellies are the perfect festive dessert - especially if you're looking for something a little different to...

I first tried this delicious dessert at The Ivy (check me, I know) - but my lovely Mum swears she made it for me when I was little. So...

Microwave fudge is my guilty pleasure. Take one large bar of chocolate, one can of condensed milk, melt them together - and you've got...

Some days – the grey, mizzly ones that made up most of our ‘summer’ – you just need to snuggle up on the sofa with a mug of tea and a big...

These tasty, bite-sized little morsels combine two of my favourite things: ginger biscuits and cream cheese. Oh, and chocolate. Which I...

Like posh Mini Cheddars, these little rounds of cheesy goodness will transport you back to your childhood. I like to serve them as...

I discovered an amazing thing the other day. I was in the supermarket, stocking up on peanut butter, and, lo and behold, on the shelf...

I don't know about you, but I am a peanut butter fiend. I've been known to demolish entire jars in a single sitting, spread it on...