Classic British Bakes & Puddings

This is the home of the recipes people actually ask us for: the school dinner puddings, the traybakes that turn up at every village hall, the tarts your gran made without a recipe, and the savoury classics that have fed Britain for a century. Everything here uses UK measurements and ingredients you can get in any supermarket.

Start with the big three if you're new here – butterscotch tart, gypsy tart and sticky toffee pudding – then work your way through the traybakes.

120 recipes

Traybakes & slices

33 recipes
DessertsBlack Forest Traybake Recipe: A Foolproof Chocolate and Cherry ShowstopperDessertsTraditional British Jam Slice Recipe: A Classic Coconut and Jam Traybake Just Like Nan Used to MakeDessertsOrange Drizzle Cake Traybake – Easy, Moist, and Bursting with Citrus FlavorDessertsManchester Tart Flapjack Traybake – A British Classic with a TwistDessertsCherry and Dark Chocolate Traybake – Easy, Fudgy, and IrresistibleDessertsTraditional Fifteens Traybake Recipe – A No-Bake Northern Irish ClassicDessertsIced Cherry Bakewell Traybake Cake – A Classic Tea Time TreatDessertsCherry Bakewell Traybake Cake – A Classic British Bake with Jam, Almonds & CherriesDessertsChocolate Cornflake Traybake Cake – A No-Bake Retro Treat Everyone LovesDessertsCherry Bakewell School Dinner Traybake: A Nostalgic British Classic with a Sweet Almond TwistDessertsOld-School Currant Squares: A Classic British Bake with Buttery Pastry & Sweet Fruity FillingDessertsSticky Toffee Traybake Squares: Rich, Gooey, and Perfect with Tea!DessertsChocolate Cornflake Traybake Cake – Easy No-Bake Classic with a Crunchy TwistDessertsChocolate Coconut Oat Traybake – Easy, Chewy & Irresistibly Chocolatey!DessertsVictoria Sandwich Traybake Cake – A Classic British Treat Made Easy in a TinDessertsEasy Almond Shortbread Traybake – Buttery, Nutty, and Perfect with Tea!DessertsMint Aero Traybake Recipe: A Retro Chocolate Mint Dream!DinnerTraditional Yorkshire Curd Tart Recipe: A Sweet Slice of British HeritageDessertsMoist Date and Walnut Traybake Cake: A Sweet and Nutty Classic for Every OccasionDessertsBanana Traybake with Cream Cheese Frosting (Easy, Moist & Delicious!)DessertsClassic Coffee & Walnut Traybake – A Perfect British Tea-Time TreatDessertsClassic Lemon Drizzle Traybake – Zesty, Moist, and Totally BritishDessertsNostalgic Lemon School Dinner Traybake – Zingy Retro Cake RecipeDessertsClassic Jam and Coconut Traybake – Nostalgic School Cake RecipeDessertsVanilla Funfetti Traybake Cake – The Ultimate British Party Bake!DessertsBanana Bread Brownies with Caramel Glaze: The Ultimate Fudgy Traybake TreatDessertsMint Aero Traybake: A Retro Mint-Chocolate Sponge with Buttercream & Bubbly Aero ToppingDessertsEasy Jaffa Cake Traybake Recipe – Zesty Orange, Tangy Jelly & Rich Chocolate ToppingDessertsClassic Jam and Coconut Traybake – Nostalgic British School Cake RecipeDessertsChewy Traditional Flapjacks – Easy British Oat Bars with Golden SyrupDessertsOld School Chocolate Traybake Cake – A Classic Recipe with Icing and SprinklesDessertsMoist and Easy Date and Walnut Traybake Cake Recipe | Perfect for Tea TimeDessertsClassic Dorset Apple Traybake Cake: A Moist, Spiced British Favorite Perfect for Any Occasion

Tarts, pies & pastries

22 recipes
DinnerTraditional Cornish Pasty Recipe: Authentic Beef & Vegetable PastiesBlogTraditional British Steak and Mushroom Pie RecipeBlogClassic Cherry Bakewell Tart Recipe – Traditional British Almond and Jam TartDessertsDerbyshire Pudding Recipe: Jam and Lemon Curd Tart with Sponge ToppingMeatHearty Traditional British Cottage Pie RecipeMeatTraditional Scotch Pies Recipe: How to Make Authentic Scottish Meat Pies at HomeDessertsTraditional Bakewell Pudding Recipe – Buttery, Almondy, and Deliciously BritishDinnerTraditional Welsh Rarebit Pie: A Cheesy British Classic with a Comforting TwistDinnerTraditional Lancashire Butter Pie: A Rich and Simple British ClassicDinnerCreamy Chicken and Leek Pie – A Classic British Comfort Food FavouriteDinnerPastel de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts)DessertsTraditional British Custard Tart Recipe: Silky Smooth, Buttery & NostalgicDinnerTraditional Steak and Onion Suet Pudding – A Classic British Comfort Food RecipeDessertsGypsy Tart – The Traditional Kent School Dinner Recipe (Just 2 Filling Ingredients)DessertsTraditional English Treacle Tart (Classic & Norfolk Style) – A Golden British Dessert FavoriteDessertsClassic Manchester Tart Recipe: A Nostalgic British Dessert with Custard, Jam & CoconutDessertsTraditional Cornflake Tart Recipe: A Nostalgic British School Dinner ClassicDessertsClassic Cornflake Tart with Homemade Custard – A Nostalgic British School Dessert You’ll LoveDessertsButterscotch Tart – The Classic School Dinner Recipe (Old-Fashioned & Foolproof)DessertsClassic Bakewell Slices Recipe: Buttery Pastry, Raspberry Jam & Almond FrangipaneDessertsZesty Lemon Blueberry Cake Recipe: A Sweet-Tart Delight with Creamy FrostingBowlsAntioxidant-Packed Black Forest Smoothie Bowl: A Delicious and Healthy Start to Your Day

Puddings & custards

25 recipes
DessertsTraditional Eve’s Pudding Recipe: Classic Baked Apple SpongeDinnerCheesy Toad in the Hole Recipe: Crispy Yorkshire Pudding Batter with Beef Sausages and CheddarDessertsTraditional Yorkshire Parkin Recipe: Sticky Oatmeal Ginger Cake Served ColdDessertsOld School Sprinkle Sponge with Pink Custard – A Classic School Dessert ThrowbackBlogClassic Eve’s Pudding Recipe – A Cozy Apple Sponge Cake with Custard-Worthy ComfortCupcakesChocolate Toffee Trifle That Steals the ShowDessertsSticky Toffee Pudding – The Classic British Recipe (Light Date Sponge, Proper Toffee Sauce)DessertsClassic School Chocolate Concrete with Mint Custard – A Nostalgic British Dessert You’ll Love!DessertsCaramel CustardDessertsOld School Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Custard – Classic School Dinner Dessert RecipeDessertsOld English Trifle: A Classic British Dessert with Custard, Cream & FruitDessertsHomemade Gingernuts with Custard Cream Filling: A Classic British Biscuit SandwichDessertsTraditional Yorkshire Parkin Recipe: Sticky, Spicy, and Best Served ColdDessertsRetro Chocolate Concrete with Yellow Custard: A Classic School Pudding ReimaginedDessertsTraditional Spotted Dick with Golden Syrup – A Classic British Steamed PuddingDessertsClassic Chocolate Crunch: A Nostalgic School Dinner Pudding You’ll LoveDessertsClassic Jam Roly-Poly with Custard: A Cozy British Pudding Recipe You’ll LoveDessertsPerfect Yorkshire Puddings Every Time: Crispy, Puffy, and Made for Gravy!DessertsChocolate Concrete with Pink Custard: A Classic British School Dinner DessertDessertsTraditional Spotted Dick Recipe: A Classic British Steamed Pudding with CustardDessertsTraditional Chocolate Crunch School Dinner PuddingDessertsRetro Chocolate Concrete Recipe – Crunchy, Chocolatey & Just Like School DinnersDessertsBerry Tiramisu TrifleDessertsCaramel Custard RecipeDessertsBananas Foster Bread Pudding

Cakes & sponges

20 recipes
Family DessertsEasy Cinnamon Roll Apple Bake with Caramel Drizzle — 5-Ingredient Cozy DessertDessertsTraditional Genoa Cake Recipe: A Light, Almond-Topped British Fruit CakeCupcakesTeisen Mel Recipe: Traditional Welsh Honey and Spice CakesDessertsDecadent Chocolate Hazelnut Victoria Sponge Cake – A Dreamy British Classic with a Nutty TwistDessertsMini Victoria Sponge Cakes: The Perfect Bite-Sized British Classic for Afternoon TeaDessertsOld-School Newcastle Stottie Cake: A North East Classic You’ll Want to Bake Again and AgainDessertsChocolate Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe – A Classic British Favourite with a Cocoa TwistDessertsTraditional Yorkshire Fat Rascals Recipe: A Fruity, Buttery Treat Perfect for Afternoon TeaDessertsChocolate Victoria Sponge Cake – Rich, Fluffy & Filled with Chocolate ButtercreamDessertsRetro School Dinner Sponge Cake with Pink Icing and Sprinkles – A British Classic!DessertsGolden Syrup & Walnut Layer Cake – A Sticky, Sweet British ClassicDessertsClassic School Cake Recipe: A Sweet Trip Down Memory LaneDessertsCoconut & Lime Drizzle Cake – A Tropical Take on a British ClassicDessertsA Bright and Zesty Classic – Orange Drizzle CakeDessertsAuthentic Welsh Bara Brith Recipe – A Traditional Tea Loaf Soaked in Tea and SpicesDessertsClassic Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe – Light, Fluffy, and Filled with Creamy GoodnessDessertsClassic Coffee and Walnut Cake – A British Favourite with Rich Buttercream & Crunchy WalnutsDessertsZesty Orange Drizzle Cake: A Moist and Citrusy Treat Everyone Will LoveDessertsOld-Fashioned Peanut Butter CakeDinnerCheesy Buffalo Chicken Lasagna: A Spicy, Creamy Crowd-Pleaser with Ranch Drizzle!

Biscuits & scones

13 recipes

Savoury classics

7 recipes
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