Microwave coffee & walnut cake

Good Food reader Catherine Dunkley shares her super-quick and easy recipe for the perfect last-minute coffee and walnut cake

Quick sticky toffee puddings

Discover a shameless shortcut to this family favourite pud

Pears with speedy choc sauce

This super-quick pud is a crowd-pleaser – and is easily dressed up for grown-ups with a splash of Disaronno

Banana & custard pots

These mini tiramisu-style desserts are a quick, no-cook treat to round off a family meal

Summer pudding

This quintessentially British pud, packed with juicy summer berries, is so much easier than it looks, perfect for beginners

Spiced French toast

A quick treat that will help to use up Easter's leftover hot cross buns

Fastest ever lemon pudding

Being short of time needn't stop you making your own pudding. This microwave-friendly sponge is ready in 10 minutes and can easily be a chocolate pud too

Best ever tiramisu

This super simple Italian dessert actually benefits from being made ahead, allowing all the lovely flavours to mingle

Pineapple with lime & vanilla syrup

Fresh pineapple, a squeeze of lime and easy-to-use vanilla paste make this quick pud burst with flavour

Cherry chocolate meringue pots

Need a pudding fast? These four-ingredient pots taste as good as they look and will save the day in under 20 minutes