Sometimes it can be difficult to know what cake ... birthday – one which is not complicated, will feed many people and can be made ahead. This is the one! A grown-up cake which is two chocolate ...

As much as we love a Colin the Caterpillar cake on our birthday, a home-baked cake hits different. Especially when chocolate is involved ... the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven ...

We made this as a birthday cake for Italy ... mixture of ground hazelnuts and chocolate. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Put the hazelnuts on a baking tray and roast them in the centre ...

This recipe brings out the best in chocolate, combining the depth of cocoa with a smooth and velvety frosting that takes the experience to a whole new level.