6 Tasty Treats from The Great British Bake Off 2014

Whether you’re defiantly Team Norman or ardently rooting for Kate, there’s no denying that 2014’s Bake Off tent is serving up some scrumptious treats. Here are a few you can browse as you play bingo online – and then recreate for yourself later!

1.Baked Alaska from Linda Lomelino

Whether you relished the drama of the baked Alaska or turned into a gooey mess as Iain’s creation turned into sticky soup, you shouldn’t be turned off by that most retro of desserts: the baked Alaska. This guide popped together by Linda Lomelino for the Independent will teach you all you need to know about creating your very own showstopper – with no melting catastrophes whatsoever.

2. Tiramisu Cake from Mary Berry

Boozy, creamy, chocolatey, spongy and caffeinated – what more could you want from a pudding? If you dribbled over Mary’s divine looking tiramisu cake in the the 4^th pudding episode, here’s how to make your own – straight from the, err, horse’s mouth. (Sorry Mary…)

3. Molten Chocolate & Salted Caramel Puds by Kate

Who doesn’t love a melt in the middle pudding? It’s surely the ultimate indulgence. And ultimate indulgences don’t come much more indulgent than when they’re full of chocolate and oozing with salted caramel. Here’s contestant Kate’s sublime melty pudding recipe. Mmm.

4. Mini Lemon & Thyme Drizzle Cakes by Martha

Here’s a lovely recipe from the Bake Off’s youngest contestant, Martha. She may be studying for her A-levels but Martha’s got some very tasty, grown up ideas up her floury sleeves. These lemon and thyme drizzle cakes are a scrummy take on the classic plain old lemon version. Make them for yourself and wow your friends with the authentic recipe.

5. Cardamom, Pistachio & Coffee Swiss Roll from Chetna

Chetna’s Indian roots give her delicious creations a unique twist. This amazing Swiss roll combines very adult, exotic flavours, inspired by traditional Indian sweets, all rolled up in a frightfully lovely Swiss Roll. Try it, we dare you, it’s incredible. Here’s Chetna’s very own recipe.

6. Farthing Biscuits by Norman

Norman may not be too adventurous with his recipes, but his rugged wisdom, battle stories and quick wit have made him pretty much everyone’s favourite contestant. His farthing biscuits are simple, certainly, but delicious – definitely!

Which Bake Off contestant are you rooting for this year? Have you tried any of the recipes from the series? Which are your favourites? Share them with our readers below or tweet @TwoLittleFleas