
Mastered all the classic cake recipes and fancy a change? How about a quirky cake? We've rounded up some of our quirkiest cakes, from coke float cupcakes to tomato soup cake.
Mastered all the classic cake recipes and fancy a change? How about a
quirky cake? We’ve rounded up some of our quirkiest cakes, from coke
float cupcakes to tomato soup cake.
Sometimes you can get bored
of making the same old cakes time and time again so when you’re looking
for a change, opt for something a little bit different. Our quirky cakes
include weird and wonderful looking creations and some odd flavour
combinations like bacon and banana and strawberry basil cupcakes.
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Click through our favourite quirky cakes and bakes and pick your favourite…

Jaffa cake drizzle loaf
If you love Jaffa cakes, you should definitely try making this delicious loaf cake. Infused with orange and drizzled in chocolate ganache, this loaf cake takes the best part of a classic Jaffa cake and turns it into something to share.
Get the recipe: Jaffa cake drizzle loaf

Reese’s Pieces chocolate peanut butter cake
Calling all peanut butter fans, have you seen our new favourite cake? The Reese’s Pieces peanut butter cake. With a rich chocolate sponge and nutty peanut butter buttercream your family are going to love this cake.
Get the recipe: Reese’s Pieces chocolate peanut butter cake

Oreo cake
If you love Oreo biscuits you really must try making this delicious Oreo cake. It’s full of flavour and the perfect treat for special occasions – be it birthday or Father’s Day!
Get the recipe: Oreo cake

Ice box cake
Have you ever made an ice box cake before? It’s really simple using a light creamy filling and layers of biscuits.
Get the recipe: Ice box cake

Chocolate Creme Egg cake
Creme Egg fans, it doesn’t have to be Easter for you to enjoy this delicious chocolatey Creme Egg cake. With Creme Eggs in the filling and on top too, this cake is a chocoholic heaven!
Get the recipe: Chocolate Creme Egg cake

Anti-gravity cake
The kids are going to go crazy for this amazing anti-gravity cake. Learn how to make your own in 7 simple steps.
Get the recipe: Anti-gravity cake

Rhubarb and custard cake bars
These delicious cake bars take our two favourite flavours – rhubarb and custard together to make mouth-watering, bite-sized treats.
Get the recipe: Rhubarb and custard cake bars

Crepe cake
If you’re bored of the same old cake then you should try making this crepe cake. Stacked with layer upon layer of freshly made pancakes and drizzled in a chocolate ganache, there’s plenty to love about this cake.
Get the recipe: Crepe cake

Polka dot cake
The kids are just going to love this polka dot cake. Not only is it covered in polka dots, it’s also hiding colourful cake polka dots inside. Plus it’s much easier to make than you may think!
Get the recipe: Polka dot cake

Treacle bundt cake with limoncello drizzle
The special ingredient in this delicious bundt cake is a dash or two of limoncello. It gives the sponge a tangy flavour and makes it the perfect late night treat.
Get the recipe: Treacle bundt cake with limoncello drizzle

Coke float cupcakes
If you love coke and you love cupcakes you’re definitely going to love this mix! The coke adds a moist, sweetness to the sponge and each cupcake is topped with a scoop of ice cream to recreate the classic childhood drink.
Get the recipe: Coke float cupcakes

Beetroot and chocolate cake
Beetroot is an unusual veggie to add to cakes but it works wonders and turns your sponge into a moist, dense bake – and don’t worry, it doesn’t actually taste of beetroot! Get your friends and family to guess the hidden ingredient – they’ll be quite surprised!
Get the recipe: Beetroot and chocolate cake

Salted caramel chocolate Swiss roll
If you’ve never tried salted caramel before you really have to – especially with chocolate! A dark chocolate ganache icing and a creamy salted caramel filling mmm… can we have some now?
Get the recipe: Salted caramel chocolate Swiss roll

Lorraine Pascale’s upside down cake
Bored of your same old sponge? Flip it over and make an upside down cake instead just like Lorraine Pascale! This delicious recipe is made with caramelised pineapple, rum and vanilla upside-down cake – need we say anymore?
Get the recipe: Lorraine Pascale’s upside down cake

Dark chocolate and chilli cupcakes
These rich, sweet dark chocolate cupcakes are bursting with flavour, one of which is chilli – hot and spicy chilli. This combination really does work and is perfect if you’re a fan of spice.
Get the recipe: Dark chocolate and chilli cupcakes

Homemade Twix
If you’re a fan of the Twix chocolate bar you’re going to love these! This recipe combines chocolate with caramel and shortcake to make one quirky tray bake which will be the talk of the town!
Get the recipe: Homemade Twix

Courgette and lime muffins
Courgette in a cake? These cupcakes combine courgette with lime to make tangy, moist muffins that are perfect served with a cuppa. It’s a great way to sneak some veggies into the kids’ diet – shhh, we won’t tell if you won’t!
Get the recipe: Courgette and lime muffins

Citrus olive oil cake
Who needs butter when you can use olive oil instead? This recipe swaps the fats and adds the zest of a lemon for extra zing. You’ll feel weird using oil and first but we guarantee you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the results.
Get the recipe: Citrus olive oil cake

Hamburger cupcakes
Turn your cupcakes into quirky hamburgers! A delicious, double chocolate chip cookie as the ‘burger’ and honey cupcakes halved as the ‘buns’. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and ta-dah, you’ve got hamburger cupcakes – the kids will love them!
Get the recipe: Hamburger cupcakes

Flourless fudge cake
A cake without flour?! No way! This flourless fudge cake is perfect served with a dollop of ice cream for dessert. Leaving out the flour in this recipe makes the sponge gooey and moist – mmm we want a slice now!
Get the recipe: Flourless fudge cake

Apple crumble cupcakes
If you love a classic apple crumble after your roast on a Sunday then you’re going to want to make these treats again and again! A sweet apple sponge, custard buttercream and buttery crumble topping – what more could you want?
Get the recipe: Apple crumble cupcakes

Tomato soup cake
Yes, this really is a tomato soup cake! The tomato adds a red tint to the sponge along with making it extra moist and spongy. Dusted in icing sugar, this recipe is a quirky keeper!
Get the recipe: Tomato soup cake

Rainbow cake
Give your friends and family a surprise with this creative rainbow cake. Covered in buttercream this cake just looks like your average bake, but once you cut into its dense sponge you reveal the brightly coloured layers which are sure to wow!
Get the recipe: Rainbow cake

Giant cupcake
Turn your cupcake into a giant one! All you need is a giant cupcake mould and a steady hand for piping the buttercream. Giant cupcakes are perfect for birthdays or special occasions, especially when you have this easy recipe up your sleeve.
Get the recipe: Giant cupcake

Spiced squash ring cake
If you’ve never added butternut squash to a cake you really must try it – it adds a delicious moist texture to the sponge. Topped with a thick cream cheese frosting and drizzled with caramel, this cake will be so well received – they’ll never believe it’s actually made with vegetables.
Get the recipe: Spiced squash ring cake

Cupcake bouquet
Cupcake bouquet anyone? Turn your basic cupcakes into a giant cupcake bouquet instead. A few brightly coloured buttercream roses later and your bouquet is ready to be admired – who needs flowers when you can have cupcakes ones instead?
Get the recipe: Cupcake bouquet

Hidden shape cupcakes
These hidden shape cupcakes are a great way of adding a bit of character to your average batch of vanilla sponges. Each cupcake has a hidden pink butterfly inside! You could try this recipe with different shapes and colours too – the possibilities are endless!
Get the recipe: Hidden shape cupcakes

Mug cake
Cake… In a mug? Yes, really! This delicious mug cake is a great way of making your bake that little bit special. It’s so simple to make – you mix all the ingredients in your chosen mug and cook it in the microwave, 3 mins later – you’ve got mug cake! It’s dangerous once you know how easy it is!
Get the recipe: Mug cake

Pimms cupcakes
Summer just isn’t the same without a tall glass of Pimms and these cupcakes are the perfect summery treat! Topped with fresh mint, cucumber, strawberries and orange, these cupcakes have all the flavours of the classic cocktail – just in a cake!
Get the recipe: Pimms cupcakes

Eton mess cupcakes
If you love Eton mess for dessert you’re going to want to try making these Eton mess cupcakes – a gooey meringue topping and sweet strawberry sauce turns your cakes into mini puddings.
Get the recipe: Eton mess cupcakes

Strawberry basil cupcakes
We know what you’re thinking – strawberry and basil? But trust us when we say it really does work! The herby twist is a great way to update your cupcakes with a weird and wonderful flavour.
Get the recipe: Strawberry basil cupcakes

Banana and bacon muffins
Bacon, bacon, bacon! Bacon seems to be everywhere these days and it’s even sneaked into classic muffin recipes like these banana and bacon muffins. These are the perfect treats for breakfast and the soft banana and salty bacon really does work well together.
Get the recipe: Banana and bacon muffins

Guinness cupcakes
Give your cupcakes an Irish makeover by adding in some Guinness. This recipe is for adults-only – what a great excuse not to share them!
Get the recipe: Guinness cupcakes

Pigs cake pops
Cake pops are a great way of turning leftover cake into sweet treats. These pig cake pops are so easy to make and once you’ve perfect this recipe you can make other farm animals too – watch the kids’ faces light up!
Get the recipe: Pig cake pops

Baileys no-bake cheesecake
Baileys in a cheesecake? We want some now! This delicious, no-bake recipe is perfect for dinner parties with the family. A thick, creamy cheesecake center with a buttery biscuit base – now that’s what we call a cheesecake!
Get the recipe: Baileys no-bake cheesecake
Where to next?
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