Spiced baking ideas – cake, muffin and scone recipes

Pears and blueberries are a heavenly match in Nici Wickes’ delicious upside-down cake recipe. Serve this gently spiced cake warm with a drizzle of pouring cream for the ultimate autumn dessert

This flourless carrot and almond spice cake is moist, full of flavour and perfect for all the gluten-free cake lovers out there. Plus, that orange cream cheese icing is simply divine.

Perfect in both sweet and savoury dishes, pumpkin is simply divine, especially in this delicious spiced pumpkin pie that is brilliant served with crème fraîche, whipped cream or yoghurt.

This dark and moody cake is delicious when served warm for dessert, plus it stores well too. The combination of rhubarb, maple and spices makes such a delicious treat.

To make small curls, drag a vegetable peeler sideways along a block of white chocolate (at room temperature). Note

Fresh seasonal fruit. This nectarine cake relies only on its own natural sugar to allow the sweetness absorb itself into a delectable sweet cake

Dripping with honey and spice syrup, this rich, dense ginger cake makes an elegant end to a special meal. Serve with a drizzle of double cream.

You’ll need to cook 500g peeled, seeded pumpkin to make the mash. No buttermilk? Place 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice in a measuring jug. Add enough reduced-fat milk to make 1 cup. Mixture will thicken slightly. Note

The mixed spice gives a unique aromatic element to this cake, which is kept deliciously moist with the addition of yoghurt.

This is a simple, rustic cake, lightly spicy with a nice nutty bite. You can serve your sultana spice cake warm with cream or ice cream, but it’s also a good picnic or lunchbox kind of cake.

MAKES 16 You can use your own combination of your favourite dried fruits instead of the dates, apricots and figs. Note

These tasty and easy to prepare apple spice muffins are the perfect pick-me-up! Sweet and delicious, enjoy one with your morning or afternoon cuppa!

Searching for your new favourite slice recipe? Look no further than this spiced toffee apple crumble slice that’s layered with all sorts of moreish goodies. Enjoy with a hot cuppa or share with the kiddies over a glass of milk

This cake looks as good as it tastes, with the aroma of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.

If you’re looking for the perfect partner for your next cup of tea, look no further than this spiced apple honey teacake. It even freezes well – making it a must for unexpected guests

Vegetables add a subtle flavour and texture to these tempting baking treats by Sophie Gray

Sweet persimmon and warming spices come together beautifully to create this loaf recipe. Serve sliced thickly and slathered with plenty of butter