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Our top 10 favourite baking recipes

Get busy in the kitchen with these all-time favourites. - by Rebecca Lowrey Boyd
  • 08 Apr 2020

Now that we're several weeks into Covid-19 social isolation, social media has been flooded with all manner of baking accomplishments – from sourdough and scones to cakes and slices. 

WATCH: Karen Martini's zucchini cake

Baking is a great way to keep your hands – and mind – busy during lockdown. Best of all, you have something delicious to eat as the end result. 

Here, we've rounded up our top 10 favourite recipes. Happy baking!

1. Cheat's sourdough

Cheat's sourdough

An easy recipe with impressive results. Click here for the recipe.

2. 3-ingredient flat bread

3 ingredient flat bread

It takes just minutes to make! Click here for the recipe.

3. Carrot cake

Carrot cake

What's up, doc? Delicious favourite carroty cake, that's what! Click here for the recipe.

4. Easy chocolate cake

Easy chocolate cake

Everyone needs a chocolate cake in their repertoire – here’s one for you that just happens to be perfect! Click here for the recipe.

5. Rich scones with jam and cream

Scones

The great richness is from the cream and milk in the dough. But there’s still the age-old debate: spread jam or cream first? Click here for the recipe.

6. Basic butter cake

Butter cake

Build ’em up, buttercup! This easy, popular cake will be snaffled in a flash, so think ahead and make two! Click here for the recipe.

7. Banana cake with zesty lime cream cheese frosting

Banana cake

A simple recipe with impressive results! Click here for the recipe.

8. Upside down banana loaf

Banana bread

Caramelised bananas in the bottom of the loaf tin add a sweet and juicy topping when your loaf is turned out. Click here for the recipe.

9. Lemon drizzle cake

Lemon drizzle cake

This cake will keep in an airtight container for up to one week. You can also freeze it for up to two months. Click here for the recipe.

10. Caramel, banana and coconut cake

Caramel, banana and coconut cake

Just a drizzle of your homemade sauce is all you need to get mouths watering. Click here for the recipe.

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Rebecca is the Digital Managing Editor of Better Homes and Gardens.

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