5. Citrus cake

Full of personality, citrus cakes are the ultimate mood-lifters in the kitchen. Whether you’re craving a zesty lemon slice or a sophisticated chocolate-and-orange bake, these cakes prove that a little citrus goes a long way  and each one is more tempting than the last.

 The Lazy Makoti's lemon drizzle cake recipe

4. Vanilla cake

Vanilla doesn’t need to shout to steal the show. Whether it’s in a silky buttercream, a drizzle of caramel, a shower of sprinkles, this humble flavour proves it can be just as exciting and delicious.

 vanilla cake with pistachio icing recipe

3. Carrot cake

Some love it nutty, others like it warmly spiced, but there’s one rule that never changes, carrot cake always tastes better with cream cheese icing on top.

 carrot cake recipe 

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2. Cheesecake

Whether baked or not baked, New York-style or Japanese, topped with blueberry or drizzled with caramel, one thing is clear, cheesecake is a favourite.

no-bake cheesecake with blueberry coulis recipe

1. Chocolate cake

Chocolate cake really does have it all, doesn’t it? Rich and endlessly versatile whether topped with ganache, or buttercream, it’s the cake everyone can’t resist.

moist chocolate cake with coconut ganache and white chocolate cream-cheese filling recipe

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