Louise Read’s Coffee crunch cake

This recipe pairs a nutty meringue with coffee-flavoured Victoria sponge. No wonder it made it into the top three in our 20th birthday cake competition

Moreish mocha profiteroles

A classic profiterole recipe with an added kick for coffee lovers – pile up a batch as modern wedding cake!

Berry semifreddo with warm chocolate sauce

An indulgent dessert with a hint of coffee that you can freeze for up to one month – perfect for festive entertaining

Self-saucing chocolate pudding

Those on a gluten-free diet need not miss out on indulgent sponge desserts thanks to some clever swaps

Spiced & iced Christmas trees

The whole family will enjoy making these cute and Christmassy gingerbread treats

Chocca mocca caramel cake

A delight at any time, but especially when strewn with chocolate eggs for Easter

White & dark chocolate cake

For big celebrations this cake is a must, four layers of moist sponge, lashings of chocolate ganache and the crunch of Maltesers

Angela’s lighter chocolate tart

A chocolate tart with a rich taste and moussey texture – but with two-thirds less fat than the classic version

The ultimate makeover: Chocolate log

The lighter version of this much-loved festive treat keeps all of the chocolatey richness

Double chocolate cheesecake

Cheesecake is always incredibly popular, but add chocolate and it elevates it to something with even more crowd appeal

Maple syrup cake

Using maple syrup and pecan nuts, Mary Berry’s Canadian inspired cake is filled with whipped cream, and is a real treat for a special gathering at coffee time

Cappuccino cake

Coffee mornings were made for this moreish cappuccino cake, and it’s ready in under an hour