Children in Need cake recipes

Perfect for a bake sale, kid's party or sweet afternoon snack, these iced cupcakes are the simplest sponges around and can be decorated as you like

Cute cupcakes decorated by Gordon Ramsay, John Torode, James Martin and Jane Asher - make a batch to raise money for a good cause

Bake a batch of our cute Pudsey bear biscuits for BBC Children in Need. They're easy to make and kids will love getting creative with the decoration

Bake these cute cakes, designed by Gary Rhodes, Angela Hartnett, Ainsley Harriott and Anjum Anand, to sell in aid of Children in Need

Have fun trying out cupcakes designed by top chefs Michel Roux Jr, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Marcus Wareing and sell them for charity

An easy chocolate fridge cake with biscuits, marshmallows and nuts that's quick to prepare and great for bake sales and afternoon tea breaks

Take indulgent, fudgy chocolate brownies to the next level with a layer of salted caramel running through the centre of each bite.

This American-style chocolate traybake is super-easy, can be prepared in advance and cuts into even portions. It's perfect for birthday parties or bake sales

If you know someone who likes bakewell tart, then they will just love this cake – it’s full of almond flavour and sandwiched with cherry jam

Bake our easy white chocolate traybake with creamy icing and get creative with toppings. These bite-sized cakes are ideal for sharing or bake sales

These sweet banana cakes are lovely and simple to make for a bake sale or children's party

Bake a batch of red velvet cupcakes as a treat. With chocolate sponge and a cream cheese topping, they're perfect for elevenses served with a cuppa

Learn how to make classic chocolate chip cookies and enjoy them still warm from the oven. Perfect for a bake sale or with your afternoon tea.

A moist sponge made from banana, apple, carrots and mango, topped with a fruity cream cheese frosting

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

Top rich chocolate biscuits with candied orange peel to make these moreish bites. They make a great edible gift for Christmas

Use storecupboard ingredients to make these moreish chocolate fudge crinkle biscuits. They make the perfect partner to a coffee as an afternoon treat

Ferrero Rochers make an indulgent finishing touch to these fudgy chocolate brownie squares studded with chopped nuts

Lemon and poppyseed cake is a baking classic, packed with zesty flavours and drenched in icing for the ultimate treat alongside a cuppa

Keep these five ingredients in your storecupboard so you can whip up a tasty traybake when friends drop by unexpectedly

Deeply rich and decadent, this dairy and egg-free chocolate bake makes an indulgent vegan treat

Forget the carrot cake, this light, moist courgette cake is packed with flavour and it goes perfectly with a cup of tea

These bright and fun cupcakes are perfect for kids' parties

This crowd-pleasing recipe turns an afternoon tea classic into dainty cupcakes. Top mini carrot cakes with a generous layer of soft cheese frosting, then enjoy with a cuppa.