Marzipan recipes

It's worth having a go at making your own marzipan to cover your Christmas cake - and you can experiment with adding different flavours

Homemade marzipan out does shop-bought every time, if orange isn't your thing try ginger or cinnamon - it's simple too

This pretty twist on a classic German Christmas bake is lightly spiced, filled with mixed dried fruit and marzipan, then dusted with icing sugar

Paul Hollywood's almond and apricot 'couronne' is crammed with fruit and nuts and is a great alternative to stollen

Combine the nutty marzipan flavour with a rich chocolate cake to make the ultimate Easter treat. This easy recipe is perfect for baking with kids

Swap cherry for tangy lemon and lime for a zingy spin on this classic almond pie with sponge filling and layer of fruity curd

Sugar-sweet chunks of molten marzipan harmonise with sharp fruity plums in this autumn tart

This rhubarb sponge with orange and lemon zest can be served warm with a dollop of crème fraîche or cool as a cake - a spring dessert or afternoon tea treat

This classic chequerboard cake wrapped in marzipan is easier to achieve than you think

A zesty twist on an Easter favourite, serve with creamy lemon curd and watch these tasty hot cross buns disappear

Prepare ahead and freeze this rich filo pastry pud, then cook from frozen for the perfect fuss-free seasonal dessert

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.

This fun spin on the traditional Lancashire fruit cakes uses leftover marzipan to make irresistible individual pies

Our traditional Battenberg cake is a delicious project for an afternoon in the kitchen. Bake this easy but impressive cake for a special occasion

Half-cake, half-stollen, this last-minute Christmas bake doesn't need to mature, and is bursting with festive flavours, mixed spice, dried fruit and nuts

Ready-made pastry and marzipan make these tarts a doddle to make for summer dinner parties

A new take on baked apples, great served with clotted cream or custard

Top this deep pink pie filling with a lattice crust made of buttery sweet shortcrust pastry for a showstopping end to a special meal

Sweet treats for friends and family

This stunning Easter bake has pink and yellow squares of light sponge, sandwiched with apricot jam and is topped with balls of marzipan

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

Follow our step-by-step guide to icing a fruitcake with white fondant and marzipan, then decorate with smiling gingerbread men and cute candy canes

A showstopper pud with a secret layer of chewy marzipan baked into the shortcrust base- impressive but so simple