Desserts

James Martin’s Parkin is a beautifully sticky, deeply spiced Yorkshire classic made with oats, black treacle, and golden syrup. It has a soft yet slightly chewy texture that improves as it rests, becoming even richer after a day or two. The flavour is warm with ginger and dark sugar notes, making it perfect for autumn …

This James Martin Chocolate Cola Cake is wonderfully rich, deeply chocolatey, and incredibly moist thanks to the addition of cola in the batter. The fizzy drink enhances the cocoa flavour and creates a soft, tender crumb with a glossy chocolate topping that melts into every bite. It is an easy, fuss-free bake that looks impressive …

These James Martin Lemon Muffins are light, fluffy, and packed with fresh citrus flavour. Each bite is soft and tender with a bright lemon aroma and a delicate sweetness that is not overpowering. They are simple to make, perfect for beginners, and ideal for afternoon tea or a quick bake. You can have them ready …

James Martin Swiss Roll is a light, airy sponge cake rolled around a layer of sweet jam and softly whipped cream. The texture is delicate and springy, with a gentle sweetness that melts in the mouth. It looks impressive once sliced, yet it is surprisingly simple to make at home. This classic bake takes around …

These James Martin toffee apple muffins are soft, moist, and packed with warm autumn flavour. Each muffin has tender apple pieces folded through a light sponge, finished with a sticky toffee topping that melts into the crumb as it bakes. The texture is fluffy with a gentle bite from the apples and a rich sweetness …

These James Martin chocolate éclairs are a true French classic made at home, with crisp choux pastry, soft vanilla cream, and a rich chocolate topping. The texture is light yet indulgent, with a delicate crunch giving way to a smooth, creamy centre. While éclairs look impressive, they are very achievable for home bakers with clear …

This James Martin rice pudding is a classic British dessert that feels both nostalgic and comforting. It has a rich, creamy texture with softly cooked rice and a gently caramelised top, finished with warm notes of vanilla and nutmeg. The recipe is straightforward and forgiving, making it ideal for beginners and confident home bakers alike. …

These James Martin chocolate chip muffins are soft, generously domed, and packed with pools of melted chocolate in every bite. They have a light, fluffy crumb with a rich, buttery flavor that feels indulgent but never heavy. This is an easy, beginner-friendly bake that comes together quickly and delivers bakery-style results at home. From start …

This classic James Martin genoise sponge cake is light, airy, and delicately sweet, with a fine crumb that melts in the mouth. It is a traditional European sponge made by whisking eggs and sugar to full volume, giving it a soft yet structured texture perfect for layering. The flavour is clean and buttery, making it …

This James Martin Basque Cheesecake is a rich, deeply caramelised baked cheesecake with a soft, almost custard-like centre. It has a bold vanilla flavour, gentle tang from cream cheese, and that signature dark top that makes it so striking. Despite its impressive look, it is an easy, no-fuss bake with simple ingredients and minimal prep. …