Yes, there's more to baking with fruit than banana bread (although it's a classic lockdown favourite of ours!) But if you do go banana's for fruity bakes, you're in the right place. Find the cherry on top of your show-stopping cupcakes, or the pineapple pick-me-up to your vegan meringue pie. Whether you're looking for fresh fruity flavours, or sticky sweet jams, take a scroll through our delicious fruit flavoured bakes.&nbsp;

Fruity flavours

Strawberry cupcakes topped with strawberry buttercream on a plate next to a fork

Yes, there's more to baking with fruit than banana bread (although it's a classic lockdown favourite of ours!) But if you do go banana's for fruity bakes, you'…

Fruity Flavours

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Bread & Dough

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Cake Recipes

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Confectionery

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Cookies & Biscuits

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Cupcakes & Muffins

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Desserts

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Ice Cream & Lollies

Icing & Buttercream

Jams & Spreads

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Pancakes, Crepes & Waffles

Pastries, Pies & Tarts

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Scone and Shortcake Recipes

Sweet Sauces

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Traybakes

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Air Fryer Pop Tarts

Individual Eton Mess

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Tiramisu Mini Treats

Recipes

Tips & Tricks

Allinson's

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Billington’s

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Nielsen-Massey

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Our Brands

Cosying up with a warm bowl of humble crumble and a generous drizzle of custard is one of the finer things in life. Whether yours is served with ice cream, fresh cream or vanilla custard, we're yet to find a baker who doesn't love diving into a cosy crumble with their spoon on a drizzly day.&nbsp;
We add Billington's Golden Caster Sugar to our apple filling for the caramelly, glossy texture you'd expect from an ultimate apple crumble filling. Oh, and don't stop there with your Billington's sugar - use Billington's Unrefined Demerara Sugar in your crumble topping for a rich, crunchy finish. Just you wait to see the golden browned top glistening when you reveal this hearty bake from your oven.&nbsp;

Easy Apple Crumble

If you’re a fan of sweet and zesty lemon-flavoured bakes, you can’t go wrong with our Lemon Curd Cake. Our soft, citrusy sponge really is easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy to whip up - it's filled with <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/lemon-curd">fresh lemon curd</a> and a light, fluffy lemon buttercream, and will soon become a family favourite. For some extra indulgence, double up your buttercream ingredients to coat the entire cake with lemon buttercream.
If lemon curd is your jam, you are also going to love our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/lemon-curd-rolls">Lemon Curd Rolls</a>. Think cinnamon rolls, but oozing with fresh lemon flavour. Adding citrus fruit to your bake is one of the best ways of adding natural flavouring, to elevate your biscuits, cakes or even cookies.
Speaking of biscuits, cakes and cookies - get your lemon squeezers at the ready, as we have a whole host of citrus bakes just for you. Try our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/lemon-drizzle-swiss-roll">Lemon Drizzle Swiss Roll</a>, keep it sweet with some <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/citrus-gingerbread-cookies">Citrus Gingerbread Cookies</a>, or stack 'em high with some <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/turmeric-and-lemon-pancakes">Lemon &amp; Turmeric Pancakes</a>.

Lemon Curd Cake

These cupcakes are really something. These contain one of the Nation's favourite bubbly drinks, Prosecco. Teamed with strawberries, these cupcakes are truly luxurious and elegant. Treat your friends with these little wonderful treats!

Strawberry & Prosecco Cupcakes

This low sugar raspberry roulade is refreshingly light paired with creme fraiche and rippled with fresh raspberries throughout. The ideal dessert for summer parties or even wintery festive occasions - an alternative Christmas pudding anyone? With the use of Truvia for Baking Caster instead of sugar this roulade really is a low sugar gem.
Scroll through our images for a step by step visual guide of how to roll a roulade.

Low Sugar Raspberry Roulade

These banana muffins are deliciously moist, moreish and simple to make - so if you’re after a delicious treat for your family and friends, they’re a great choice. Taking only 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to bake, it’s a speedy way to make a sweet treat in under an hour.
Our banana muffins are also a good way to use up overripe bananas, and they're a delicious fruity snack that's perfect at any time of day.
<h3>Reasons to bake our banana muffins:</h3>
⭐Great for kids who want to get involved in baking
⭐Fantastic sweet, fruity flavour
⭐Will keep for up to a week in an airtight container

Banana Muffins

You can't beat a slice of fruit cake with a cup of tea. Our traditional fruit cake recipe has a special blend of spices.
<h4>What alcohol is best for fruit cake?</h4>
Strong, flavourful spirits with a high ABV are ideal for feeding fruitcakes. You can use rum, brandy or whisky for spice, or if you like citrus flavours, try an orange liqueur. We use brandy in our fruit cake recipe.

Fruit Cake

These easy orange sponge cakes are flavoured with orange blossom water for a delicate flavour. They are quick to make and look great in an afternoon tea spread. Making mini versions of a large orange or citrus cake means they bake a little quicker and icing is a little easier. Make sure these little cakes are completely cool before even thinking about icing them to keep that shiny smooth and glossy finish.

Mini Orange Sponge Cake

For an interesting spin on fluffy American-style pancakes, try blueberry and ricotta. This delicious flavour combination works really well together, and is really yummy served with a spoonful&nbsp;of crème fraîche.

American Blueberry Pancakes

Any waffle lover will be sure to come back to this deliciously simple Pandan waffle recipe time and time again. With a sweet touch of Vietnamese flavour from the pandan paste, expect fluffy coconutty waffles, with a crispy outer texture - and to top that off, their vibrant green colour makes these waffles look even more unique than they taste. Simply enjoy plain, or with a dollop of yoghurt and fresh sliced berries - breakfast never looked so good.

Pandan Waffles

What is more British than these two classic desserts; Eton Mess and Trifle? Why not combine both to create our delicious Eton Mess Trifle.

Eton Mess Trifle

This super easy to bake Victoria Sponge Cake is baked using Gluten-Free Flour, but don't worry! This recipe promises a full-on fluffy sponge, sandwiched together with sweet jam and a light buttercream this simple gluten free Victoria Sponge Cake will be your new go-to cake recipe.&nbsp;
Whether you're whipping up a birthday showstopper, or topping all your tiers with fresh chopped strawberries this Jubilee - this cake is sure to delight all of your guests with just one bite. Better go pre-heat your oven!

Gluten Free Victoria Sponge

They say the best things come in small packages, or in this case, parcels! These mini puff-pastry parcels are packed full of fruitiness and are delicious served fresh and warm, topped with a scoop of dairy-free ice cream. They also taste amazing chilled and drizzled with dairy-free custard. Ready to roll pastry makes this recipe super quick and easy, and it can also be made gluten-free if you use gluten-free ready-to-roll pastry.

Mixed Berry Parcels

If you're looking for an easy banana bread recipe then look no further. Banana loaf&nbsp;is such a great way of using over ripe bananas, the fruit adds moisture and sweetness to your bake making it a healthier snack option.&nbsp;
<h3>Why Bake Our Easy Banana Loaf Bread? &nbsp;</h3>
This banana bread recipe is easy to follow making it perfect for both beginners and experienced bakers. It is delicious in flavour and can be frozen once baked. Just slice beforehand so you can defrost a slice at a time.&nbsp; If love the warming undertones of spice in your loaf, try replacing a tbsp of flour for ginger. It's a gamechanger!&nbsp; Love a loaf? Explore our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/categories/cakes/loaf-cakes">full range of loaf recipes </a>next.&nbsp;
<h2>Top Tips</h2>
It's best to use ripe bananas for banana bread for several reasons:&nbsp;
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 <li>Sweetness: As bananas ripen, their starches convert into sugars, making them much sweeter.</li>
 <li>Moisture: Ripe bananas are softer and contain more moisture, which helps keep the banana bread moist and tender.</li>
 <li>Ease of Mashing: Ripe bananas are easier to mash, which helps them blend more smoothly into the batter, ensuring an even texture throughout the bread.</li>
 <li>Flavor: Overripe bananas have a stronger banana flavor, which intensifies the taste of the banana bread.</li>
</ol>
<h2>Substitutions and Variations</h2>
<h3>Substitutions</h3>
If you're looking for a vegan and dairy free banana bread recipe, try our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/vegan-banana-bread">vegan banana bread</a> developed by Juliet Sears. We also have a delicious <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/gluten-free-banana-bread">gluten free banana bread</a> recipe which is vegan and a great alternative to the classic banana bread. We even have a <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/low-sugar-banana-bread">low sugar banana bread recipe</a> using a no sugar, low calorie sweetener.
<h3>Variations</h3>
Own an air fryer? Check out our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/air-fryer-banana-bread">air fryer banana bread recipe</a> for a delicious bake without having to turn on your oven! If you're keen to add some more flavours to your banana bread, how about giving our highly rated <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/banana-and-peaches-loaf">banana and peaches loaf</a> or <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/peanut-butter-banana-bread">peanut butter banana bread</a> recipe a try?

Easy Banana Bread Recipe

What's the secret to baking fluffy, light scones? Well, this easy fruit scones recipe is a great place to start.
Arguably the most important element of mastering the infamous English Afternoon Tea - these show stopping scones are a total British classic. Simply serve with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a slather of <a data-item-id="604f8bca-ab80-5e0f-bf56-716fbba5ff1c" href="">Strawberry Jam</a> - question is, cream or jam first? One things for sure, once you've mastered this fluffy scones recipe you'll be whipping these up for every occasion, including the Jubilee.

Fruit Scones Recipe

We all know afternoon tea is just not the same without jam tarts, and these mini jam tarts are perfectly paired with a cup of tea.

Mini Jam Tarts

The mighty jammy dodger. A staple tea time biscuit that we cannot resist.&nbsp;
This simple jammy dodger recipe is the perfect beginner recipe to keep the kids entertained and your biscuit barrel full (we can't guarantee it will stay that way for long)&nbsp;
No need to wonder are jammie dodgers vegetarian, our recipe is suitable for vegetarians and vegan, if you switch the butter for vegan spread. Result.
Once you have mastered the recipe get creative making jammy dodger cakes, cheesecakes or even a dreamy jammy dodger blondie? The possibilities are endless.

Copycat Jammy Dodger Biscuits

This velvety, smooth classic lemon curd is so easy to make and much better homemade.

Lemon Curd

These super light, and sweet Mini Apple &amp; Cinnamon Crumbles are a perfect picnic pick-me-up, or a delicious way of having the humble crumble you love, but keeping it low in sugar.
This classic twist on a traditionally hearty recipe brings all the comforting nostalgia of a crumble with sweet, warm cinnamon. But best of all, because we've used Truvia for Baking Brown you'll still get the crunchy crumble bite to these yummy little puddings, but without the added sugar. Win win!&nbsp;

Mini Apple & Cinnamon Crumbles

This classic British pudding is always a crowd-pleaser on warm, sunny days, and incredibly easy to create.
It's a deliciously-fresh mixture of ripe summer berries, paired with whipped cream and meringue. Serve in bowls with a sprinkle of grated white chocolate, sit back, and enjoy.

Eton Mess

This cherry peach parfait is truly scrumptious! It tastes as lovely as it looks and uses Truvia to sweeten it so you can save on calories too!