1. Coffee cake
Photo, Erik Putz.
2. Peach crisp
Photo, John Cullen.
Or any fruit crisp, really. (Don’t forget about the huge scoop of vanilla ice cream on top). Get the recipe.
3. Apple crumble
Photo, Sian Richards.
4. Pound cake
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Grandma’s simple go-to loaf gets a modern twist with avocado, and a sweet raspberry glaze. Get the recipe.
5. Banana cream pie
Nostagia meets caramel and crunchy chocolate toffee, in this over-the-top pie. Get the recipe.
6. Date squares
A classic blend of brown sugar, oats, butter and sweet dates. Get the recipe.
7. Chocolate cake
A golden oldie from your childhood, with a little pop of colour. Get the recipe.
8. Bread pudding
Photo, Michael Graydon.
A decadent twist makes this pudding even more delicious (hint: it’s the croissants). Get the recipe.
9. Coconut cake
We added lemon curd layers to make it extra-impressive. Get the recipe.
10. Lemon loaf
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
11. Strawberry shortcake
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
One of the easiest (and most memorable) summer desserts. Get the recipe.
12. Angel food cake
Photo, Erik Putz.
Airy, light and virtually guilt-free, this vanilla cake is a perfectly dreamy summer dessert. Get the recipe.
13. Oatmeal-raisin cookies
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Just like the ones you used to sneak out of the cookie jar when no one was looking. Get the recipe.
14. Pecan pie
Photo, Sian Richards.
A chocolatey take on traditional pecan pie — with a splash of bourbon to finish. Get the recipe.
15. Upside-down cake
Photo, Angus Fergusson.
16. Rice pudding
Photo, Erik Putz.
We like to top this classic with sweet and crunchy candied walnuts. Get the recipe.
17. Hot pudding
Raspberries add a dose of antioxidants and give this dessert its sweet-tart taste. Drizzle whisky-butter sauce over warm cake and top with whipped cream. Get the recipe.
18. Ginger cookies
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
With a slight chew in the centre and a crisp outer layer, these ginger-crackle cookies cover all the bases. Get the recipe.
19. Fruit cobbler
This cobbler has a scrumptious chocolate-chip-cookie cover that’s an unexpected but welcome treat. Get the recipe.
20. Sponge cake
Photo, James Tse.
To dress up a classic sponge, we like to use fresh cream and seasonal fruit. Get the recipe.
21. Strawberry-rhubarb pie
Michael Graydon
Rhubarb is on it’s way, with local strawberries not far behind. Make sure you save this recipe for a late spring celebration. Get the recipe.
