Every Mary Berry Cake Recipe in One Delicious Place – Inspired by Mary Berry.
The first time I made this cake, I made a rookie mistake: I juiced the orange before zesting it. I ended up scraping soggy peel out of the juicer like a madwoman, half-laughing, half-wondering if Mary Berry herself would be tutting at me from the telly. But when I got it right? Pure magic. This […]
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There’s something about gingerbread that instantly brings back memories of school fêtes, steamy kitchens, and December afternoons in drafty church halls. If you’ve ever had Mary Berry’s Christmas Cake, you’ll know the feeling—those nostalgic spices, the warm depth, the sense of tradition. I made this iced gingerbread after a long, rainy walk—cold, wet socks and
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The first time I baked this, I thought I had made a mistake. The batter seemed too thin, the molasses smell was overwhelming, and after 50 minutes in the oven, I wasn’t sure it had set correctly. But then—after cooling overnight—something wonderful happened. The crumb became soft and sticky, the ginger mellowed into a warm,
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I made this cake on a whim one chilly November afternoon, thinking I’d save it for the holidays. Spoiler: it didn’t last the week. What surprised me? How quickly it came together compared to a traditional fruitcake. No weeks of maturing, no complicated rituals—just a pan of syrupy fruit, a splash of brandy, and a
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The first time I made Mary Berry’s Pound Cake, I got too confident and rushed it. I tossed all the ingredients in a bowl, mixed like crazy, and forgot to line the tin properly. The result? The fruit sank to the bottom, the edges overbaked, and the center was raw. But despite the failure, the
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These brownies are quick and easy to make, yet deliver a perfectly fudgy, indulgent treat. The beauty lies in the simplicity of the process—just mix everything together, bake, and you’re done. However, the key to getting them right is not overbaking. The first time I made them, I learned the hard way that if you
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If you’re after a cake that’s deep, dark, and intensely chocolatey, this is the one. The combination of both cocoa powder and real dark chocolate gives the sponge a rich, layered flavor. Sunflower oil ensures the cake stays moist for days, and the frosting is a simple yet luxurious mix of just chocolate and butter—no
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This cake strikes the perfect balance of rich flavor and light texture. The all-in-one method makes it incredibly simple to prepare, as long as you get a few things right—softened butter, properly cooled chocolate, and not overwhipping the frosting. The cream cheese frosting adds a lovely tang that complements the sweetness of the white chocolate,
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The first time I attempted this cake, I had absolutely no business going near a mirror glaze. After binge-watching a few too many baking shows, I thought to myself, “How hard can it be?” Famous last words. What followed was a baking disaster. The glaze split, the sponge sank in the middle, and my kitchen
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The first time I made these was during half-term while babysitting my niece. I needed a bake that was quick, low-mess, and fun for little hands—something cheerful without triggering a sugar crash. Fairy cakes were the perfect pick. We topped them with everything from jelly beans to unicorn sprinkles. They weren’t neat, but they were
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