European baking recipes

This rich chocolate cake was created in Vienna, Austria, and has a signature layer of apricot jam. Discover how to achieve the perfect mirror glaze below

Treat family and friends to these miniature French almond cakes for afternoon tea, or take along to a coffee morning. Browning the butter adds extra nuttiness

Looking for a showstopper dessert for a dinner party? If you have the time, it’s well worth making a French apple tart, a classic shop-window patisserie.

When toasted and buttered this delicately flavoured bread is a breakfast in itself

Fancy a baking project? This stunning twisted loaf with layers of dark chocolate and almonds is a good one to try when you've got a little extra time

Whip up a batch of these pretty linzer biscuits. Made with ground almonds and spices, they're hard to resist with their soft, jammy centres

This traditional spiced cake is served with a cinnamon whipped cream and a dusting of icing sugar

Try your hand at making our version of German baumkuchen. Popular at Christmas, it’s also known as ‘tree cake’ because of the rings you'll see when you cut into it

Impress your guests with this chocolate and cherry layered cream cake. Our easy Black Forest gateau is a revamped version of a retro classic.

Treat yourself to this deliciously indulgent chocolate cake for a weekend treat.

If you need an easy but impressive cake for a celebration or charity bake sale, try this chocolate and vanilla sponge cake

These cute cakes make a perfect finish for a special dinner and you can bake the sponge up to two days ahead

This showstopping Scandinavian torte features layers of sponge cake with jam, custard and cream, all covered in green marzipan. Bake it for a special occasion or afternoon tea.

We show you how to master this soft bread enriched with eggs and milk. Serve split and filled with barbecued meat, burgers or pulled pork

These beautiful shell-shaped light sponge cakes are ideal with a cup of tea, or serve with creamy desserts

These delectable biscuits are easy to make and full of spice. Make a batch of these moreish bites for a thoughtful homemade gift for someone special

Enjoy these classic florentines at Christmas time. Jewelled with cherries and pistachios and coated in chocolate, these biscuits are the perfect festive gift

This deliciously delicate chocolate layer cake is a truly showstopping bake. Stack up chocolate sponge, chocolate glaze and crunchy walnuts

A classic Polish honey gingerbread cake is adapted by Edd Kimber. It's layered with plum jam and coated in chocolate with sprinkles of edible gold

For an alternative wedding cake, try croquembouche

Follow our step-by-step guide to rolling the perfect peach, cream and raspberry sponge roulade or Swiss roll

Soured cream makes for a light and moist pretty, ring-shaped cake that's offset by a creamy, crunchy drizzle

Celebrate seasonal ingredients and bake this easy apple sponge cake. This Polish recipe uses soured cream for a moist sponge and a tot of rum

With a rich, creamy vanilla custard and crunchy, caramelised topping, our crème brûlée makes the ultimate indulgent dessert. Follow our professional tips for mastering this classic French sweet