We love a good cake recipe here at goodtoknow and this round-up of must-make cakes for September has some of our seasonal favourites. Choose from heavenly chocolate cake bejeweled with pears or how about Stacie Stewart's skinny carrot meringue cake
We love a good slice of cake here at goodtoknow and our must-make cakes for September feature seasonal ingredients that are at their best (and least expensive!) right now. Think heavenly chocolate cake bejeweled with pears, easy apple cake or Stacie Stewart’s skinny carrot meringue cake – perfect for those of you baking for Macmillan Coffee Morning. As the weather turns cooler, it’s the perfect excuse to spend more time in the kitchen and we’ve got easy tray bakes and basic cupcakes that are easy to make with the kids over the weekend.
If you haven’t already, it’s time to sign up to our handy My Recipe Book, which you can see located on the far right hand side of the menu. Click on ‘My Recipes’, sign in via Facebook, Twitter, G+ or email, and start saving your favourite recipes all in one place.
First up is our plum and coconut cake. Use up the plums in your fruit bowl by making this super simple plum and coconut cake. This cake will last for a couple of days in an airtight container, giving you plenty of time to try out different ways to serve it – drizzled with cream or topped with custard.
Click or tap to zoom into this image
Pear and chocolate cake
This delicious pear and chocolate cake is perfect for baking on a Sunday afternoon ready to enjoy after a roast dinner. As far as we’re concerned, pear and dark chocolate is a match made in heaven.
Click or tap to zoom into this image
Gizzi Erskine’s blackberry Bakewell cake
With blackberries coming into season, it’s time to grab a basket, put on your wellies and get foraging! This delicious cake is a classic with a blackberry twist. A light almond sponge, flaked almonds on top and the sharpness of the blackberries work wonders together.
Click or tap to zoom into this image
Apple cake
With the season starting to change, you’ll lots of English apples in the supermarket and they’re at their very best at this time. There is no better way to cook with them than by making a delicious apple cake. Spiced with cinnamon with a tangy hit of lemon, this apple cake recipe is one of our favourites.
Click or tap to zoom into this image
Sticky Jaffa loaf
Give your loaf cake a serious makeover with this next recipe. Topped in a sticky, sweet orange and marmalade coating, this mouth-watering sticky Jaffa loaf is a chocolate wonder. This tasty loaf has been triple tested in the Woman’s Weekly kitchen, which means it will come out perfectly every time.
Click or tap to zoom into this image
Stacie Stewart’s skinny carrot meringue cake
This is top of our list to make for Macmillan Coffee Morning this month. Not only is this cake a classic carrot cake, it’s also covered in a thick, sweet meringue. It’s the perfect cake for sharing and keeps in an airtight container for 2 days, which means it’s perfect for making in advance for your bake sale (though we doubt it will around for long!).
Save this recipe: Stacie Stewart’s skinny carrot meringue cake
Click or tap to zoom into this image
Cherry and pistachio bake
Baked in just 45 mins, this cherry and pistachio bake is the ideal treat with a cuppa. The cherries add a sweet burst of flavour in each bite and the pistachios add a well needed crunch. Each square of this delightful bake works out at only 332 calories per portion.
Click or tap to zoom into this image
Sugar-free carrot cake bites
There are two things we love about this next cake. It’s bite-sized and it’s sugar-free! Make a batch of these golden treats and watch them disappear in seconds. Apple puree is used in this bake instead of sugar, which means it’s that little bit healthier for you, with no refined sugar.
Click or tap to zoom into this image
Slimming World’s chocolate and apricot brownies
Fancy some guilt-free brownies? Meet our new favourite brownie recipe curtesy of Slimming World. These easy brownies are packed with apricots and made with chocolate powder (clever!), so they are better for you (and the Slimming World plan!).
Save this recipe: Slimming World’s chocolate and apricot brownies
Click or tap to zoom into this image
Spiced squash ring cake
We’re sorry to say, but winter is well and truly on it’s way. Celebrate what autumn has to offer by making this seasonal butternut squash vegetable cake. Spiced with ginger and cinnamon, this cake is a warming treat. The caramel cream cheese frosting is moreish!
Click or tap to zoom into this image
Gluten-free Victoria sponge
On a gluten-free diet? Cake doesn’t have to be off the menu, especially not with this classic. This springy sponge is a real winner, sandwiched together with whipped cream and strawberry jam and dusted with icing sugar. We’re sold! No one will even know it’s gluten free.
Click or tap to zoom into this image
Double chocolate swirled cake
Taken from The Great British Bake Off’s new cookbook, Celebrations, this impressive cake is any chocolate lover’s dream. Made with dark chocolate and white chocolate, this marbled cake is topped with a thick, glossy ganache. This cake serves 12 and is a real crowd pleaser.
Click or tap to zoom into this image
Mary Berry’s lemon and lime cheesecake
You’ve been going crazy for Mary Berry’s latest treat – a no-bake lemon and lime cheesecake. This impressive cheesecake is made with a digestive biscuit base and a light and zesty filling, topped with fresh lime slivers. We just love it!
Click or tap to zoom into this image
Peach and orange drizzle loaf
How good does this sweet peach and orange drizzle loaf look? Simple to make, this loaf cake will make you feel like it’s summer all over again. The tangy flavour from the citrus orange and the softness of the peach work wonders together.
Click or tap to zoom into this image
Hummingbird Bakery raspberry cheesecake brownie
The Hummingbird Bakery sure knows how to make good brownies. This raspberry cheesecake brownie has a rich brownie base and a light and creamy raspberry cheesecake topping. Raspberries are still in season so make this while you still can.
Save this recipe: Hummingbird Bakery raspberry cheesecake brownie
Click or tap to zoom into this image
Fiona Cairns’ liquorice toffee cupcakes
This one is for liquorice fiends! This easy recipe by Fiona Cairns shows how to make 12 liquorice-flavoured cupcakes as well as a liquorice caramel sauce. Baked in 20 mins.
Click or tap to zoom into this image
Flourless fudge cake
If you love rich, dark chocolate cakes, you’ll adore this flourless fudge cake, wihch has a rich, brownie-like texture. Serve with a generous dollop of cream or creme fraiche.
Click or tap to zoom into this image
Banana and chocolate cake
About to throw away those brown bananas left in your fruit bowl? Turn them into a cake instead. This banana and chocolate cake uses up 4 small or 3 medium bananas. Add some dark chocolate chunks and you’ve got an afternoon treat.
Click or tap to zoom into this image
Basic cupcakes
The kids are going to love making and baking these classic cupcakes and they can be decorated with whatever takes your little ones’ fancy. Try chocolate buttercream, writing icing or sweets.
Click or tap to zoom into this image
Apple and berry crumble cake
This is what you get if you cross a classic crumble dessert with a classic cake – an apple and berry crumble cake, with a sweet apple and berry filling and a crunchy, golden crumble topping. Serve warm with ice cream or custard and enjoy every mouthful.