There is a quiet joy in baking cakes, cookies and bread recipes that echo the ever-changing seasons of the British countryside. From juicy summer fruits to the abundance of autumn's bounty, each bake is rooted in a seasonal moment in time. These traditional British recipes celebrate the fruits, flavours, and fragrances of each season, perfect for Sunday teas, family gatherings, or simply enjoying the moment with something homemade. Whether you’re baking a showstopping fruit-layered cake or jewel-studded autumn bake, our carefully curated list of baking recipes offers something for everyone.
25 British baking recipes
Satisfy your tastebuds with our tempting bakes, perfect for a delightful afternoon of home baking. From timeless classics to intricate, multi-layered cakes, each recipe is carefully crafted by our home economist Liz O'Keefe.
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Sweetly creamy white chocolate makes an indulgent filling for this easy spring cake recipe.
Versatile and full of goodness, almonds add a richness to this delectable spring dessert, which is sure to be a hit.
Spicy and fruity hot cross buns are given a new twist when used used to make a scrumptious bread and butter pudding for Easter.
Sweet and fragrant, the spice vanilla adds a luxurious taste to this sumptuous spring bake. A perfect after-dinner dessert.
Blueberry has a delicate sweet taste with a touch of tartness, adding floods of deep colour to this delicious summer loaf.
The boldness of the summer season is replicated in this sweet dessert, with a rainbow in every serving.
Petals provide pretty, colourful garnishes as well as delicate flavour to botanical bakes, which are perfect for a summer afternoon tea.
Deep red, tender, and with a slightly sharp edge, raspberries bring fruity sweetness to this summery bake.
Honey adds a rich taste of the countryside to this mouth-watering summer tart.
Adding dried lavender flowers to this sweet dish creates a taste of summer. It is light enough to have a slice after a big meal.
Creamy, sweet and tangy, summer slices are made for sharing on a sunny day. Ideal bakes for afternoon tea.
Said to have been made in celebration of the monarch’s coronation, this classic Elizabeth sponge is layered in cream and bejewelled with berries, perfect for a special occasion.
Topped with juicy fruits, this delicious bake is made even more opulent and tempting. The summer loaf makes a perfect centrepiece dessert.
Steeped in dark juices and studded with jewelled fruit, these tangy brownies make the most of early autumn’s blackberry crop.
The bounty of the autumn hedgerow is transformed into intensely flavoured jams, which can be used to make these tasty berry-filled bakes.
The delicate taste of juicy pears paired with chocolate makes for a tasty treat and a chance to use up autumn's bounty.
With its rich, caramel taste tempered by a hint of bitterness, black treacle makes a luxurious addition to this sumptuous autumn cake.
Chewy, soft and delicious warm from the oven, these indulgent white chocolate cookies are heightened with the addition of sweetly tart autumn damsons. Perfect served with a warming brew.
Full of fruity flavours, this autumn plum bread is perfect to share with friends and family. Serve dusted with icing sugar.
Chestnuts lend a mellow flavour and varying texture to this indulgent cake for warm comfort in autumn.
This traditional bake makes for a tasty and comforting autumn dessert that has stood the test of time
Treat family and friends to this easy autumn bake, which celebrates earthy rosehips and cardamom.
Sweet, tangy and with a warming kick in winter, this recipe for marmalade and ginger cake is quick and simple but absolutely delicious…
With the added flavour of whiskey, these tasty iced buns are perfect for sharing during the festive winter season.
Sharply sweet citrus flavours perk up festive dishes, such as this luscious cake, topped with orange slices, which makes the perfect winter dessert.
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Liz O’Keefe is a professional chef, trained journalist, and the home economist at LandScape magazine. She has written several cookbooks, including the Gourmand award-winning The Mushroom Cookbook. A respected voice in the UK food scene, she regularly judges prestigious food awards and is a member of The Guild of Food Writers. Follow her on Instagram @ecjokeefe