Walnut & coffee gateau

MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace shares his recipe for a classic cake – it’s much easier than it looks

Mango & passion fruit pavlova roulade

A slightly wicked dessert packed full of fruit and cream – best served half-frozen

Spiced meringues with coffee-soaked prunes

The mixed spice in the meringues and plump, juicy prunes give a Christmassy flavour to this budget dinner party dessert

Chocoholic’s Christmas pudding

Wow. A definite crowd pleaser – chocolate mousse hidden by a layer of chocolate sponge, covered with the best chocolate topping we’ve ever tasted

Choc & nut sundae cake

A mix of ice-cream, nuts and chocolate equals an utterly irresistible crowd pleaser from baking expert Jane Hornby

Coffee cream & walnut cupcakes

Retro favourite coffee and walnut cake in a cupcake version, with a choice of luxurious mascarpone topping or classic buttercream

Coffee & walnut cake

The classic combo is made extra sumptuous with mascarpone frosting – a traditional sponge for cake sales and parties

Hazelnut gelato with rich chocolate sauce

During the winter months, rich, creamy hazelnut is a particularly good flavour for ice cream

Almond & honey pastries with orange cream

Serve these prepare-ahead puds with coffee, dessert wine or fresh mint tea for a real after-dinner treat

Ultimate chocolate cake

Indulge yourself with this ultimate chocolate cake recipe that is beautifully moist, rich and fudgy. Perfect for a celebration or an afternoon tea

Little coffee cakes

These individual cupcakes with coffee frosting are easy to make and look great on a cake stand

The ultimate makeover: Tiramisu

Angela Nilsen lightens a classic high-fat Italian dessert without compromising on the rich indulgence factor