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Cakes + Cupcakes

Do we ever need an excuse for cake? Whether it is a whole cake, cupcakes, loaf cakes or tray bakes, any cake is good cake in my books and always welcome.

Here you can get your fix of all things cake. This selection not only includes the cupcakes and cakes you love, but also options for eggless cakes and vegan friendly bakes too. As with my other posts, each recipe has top tips and troubleshooting sections to help you get the best results from your bakes.

Please do have a look and let me know if there are any others you would like to see. Happy baking!

Carrot bundt cake on a cake stand with cream cheese glaze dripping into the ridges, topped with chopped walnuts. Rich, moist, perfectly spiced and totally irresistible! Recipe by movers and bakers

Carrot Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

My carrot bundt cake has everything you could want from a carrot cake: a beautifully, tender moist crumb, rich warming spices, plenty of walnuts and …

Vanilla and cocoa light velvety cupcakes topped with a glorious swirl of cream cheese frosting, these red velvet cupcakes are absolutely irresistibly divine! Recipe by movers and bakers

The BEST Red Velvet Cupcakes (Light & Fluffy)

Cakes + Cupcakes / Valentines

There are some bakes that feel iconic before you’ve even taken the first bite, and for me red velvet cupcakes definitely fall into that category. …

Elevate the classic banana bread with Nutella delectable twist on a classic! Nutella banana bread is the perfect homely bake for any time! Recipe by movers and bakers

Nutella Swirl Banana Bread

Cakes + Cupcakes / Chocolate

For me, there are few smells more comforting than a freshly baked banana bread. It’s the kind of bake that feels like going home: familiar …

My pear upside down cake makes the most of gorgeous seasonal pears, stunning golden caramel and a lightly spiced cake (with a crumble crunch!) for the ultimate start to autumnal bakes! Recipe by movers and bakers

Easy Pear Upside Down Cake

Autumn / Cakes + Cupcakes

Looking for a simple but impressive autumn bake? Then look no further! My stunning pear upside down cake is exactly what you need! Layers of …

Take the classic scone but make it with buttermilk for the ultimate tender indulgence for your afternoon cream tea: my buttermilk scones! Recipe by movers and bakers

Classic Buttermilk Scones

Breakfast + Breads / Cakes + Cupcakes / Eggless

My buttermilk scones take the traditional British scones, a staple of the infamous afternoon cream tea, and gives them a fresh new indulgence! My version …

A simple British classic, the Victoria sandwich has two layers of light and fluffy vanilla sponge cake filled with soft vanilla buttercream and tart raspberry jam. Finish with a dusting of icing (powdered) sugar for the ultimate tea time treat! Recipe by movers and bakers

The BEST Classic Victoria Sandwich Recipe

Baking Basics / Cakes + Cupcakes

The Victoria sandwich cake is a traditional British bake, that has to be a part of every baker’s repertoire! Two delicious vanilla flavoured sponge cakes …

Carrot cake tres leches is a moist and flavourful spiced carrot cake soaked in three milks for the ultimate decadence! Recipe by movers and bakers

Tres Leches Carrot Cake

Cakes + Cupcakes / Easter

I absolutely love tres leches cake. It is so moist and decadent without being heavy or claggy. So what could be better than a deliciously …

My all time favourite carrot cake recipe is so simple and easy! Deliciously light, fluffy and moist carrot cake layers, gently and perfectly spiced, are covered with a wonderful cream cheese icing. Recipe by movers and bakers

My Favourite Easy Carrot Cake Recipe

Baking Basics / Cakes + Cupcakes / Easter

My easy and simple carrot cake recipe is deliciously spiced and covered with the most amazing cream cheese icing. Decorate simply with some nuts and …