The ingredients need to be at the correct temperature before you start. For example, many cake recipes specify soft, chilled or frozen butter, and eggs at room temperature, in order to achieve a ...

we've got the perfect chocolate cake recipe for you… The internet is swamped with recipes claiming to be THE BEST, but here at BBC Food we think perfection is a very personal thing. Your best ...

Our handy guide ... cake. 1 egg = 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons of water, soaked for 5-10 minutes. Image caption, Vegan carrot cake made with flaxseeds, from BBC Food.

This easy birthday cake recipe requires less effort than most, but still looks fun and impressive. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Using a piece of kitchen paper, grease 2 x 20cm/8in ...

Our easy sponge cake recipe is foolproof. With only five ingredients this basic cake recipe just needs your favourite icing and you're sorted. It's a small sponge cake, made in an 18cm or 7in cake ...

The ingredients need to be at the correct temperature before you start. For example, many cake recipes specify soft, chilled or frozen butter, and eggs at room temperature, in order to achieve a ...