From the cutesy, elaborate Lambeth cake to the boozy, layered Lane cake, these old-fashioned sweet treats are far too delicious to be forgotten.

Celebrate 25 years of BBC Food with this special heart cake by Lily Vanilli, decorated with her signature perfect piping. Equipment and preparation: You will need two 20cm/8in round cake tins.

Vintage-style heart cakes have taken social media by storm, and bakers around Happy Valley are noticing an uptick in demand for these over-the-top creations. Shaped like hearts in varying sizes ...