Our favourite summer baking recipes

Whether you want to whip up a homemade treat to say ‘thank you’ to a teacher, make the most of best-in-season British fruit, or get the kids involved in the kitchen over the holidays, these irresistible summer bakes are guaranteed to get you a gold star.
Our favourite summer baking recipes
Our favourite summer baking recipes
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Whatever you fancy cooking, we've got a recipe to inspire you. From speedy midweek meals to budget-friendly family dinners and weekend treats, let us help you cook and eat better, every day.
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Marks & Spencer
Whatever you fancy cooking, we've got a recipe to inspire you. From speedy midweek meals to budget-friendly family dinners and weekend treats, let us help you cook and eat better, every day.

Berry and honey Victoria sandwich cake

Berry and honey Victoria sandwich cake

Marks & Spencer

It doesn’t get more quintessentially British – or summery – than a Victoria sponge. Our version uses British single apiary honey in the icing and is adorned with fresh fruit and pretty edible flowers.

Air fryer double chocolate hazelnut brownies

Air fryer double chocolate hazelnut brownie

Marks & Spencer

Yes – you can make brownies in the air fryer! Try this quick and easy brownie recipe, made even more indulgent with the addition of our Collection Hazelnut and Chocolate Créme. Thanks to the air fryer, it’s ready in less than 30 minutes.

Tom Kerridge’s blueberry and lemon loaf cake

Tom Kerridge's blueberry and lemon loaf cake

Tom Kerridge

This blueberry-flecked sponge is made with Sicilian lemon curd and yogurt so it’s beautifully tender. Serve this with a cuppa or pack up to take on a picnic.

The perfect plum tart

The perfect plum tart

Marks & Spencer

Use up best-in-season stone fruit in this easy tart recipe that’s ready in 20 minutes. It makes use of ready-made puff pastry, so while it looks impressive, it’s a doddle to make.

Apple and Cornish cruncher scones

Apple and Cornish cruncher scones

Marks & Spencer

These moreish savoury scones are inspired by the flavours of a Ploughman’s lunch. Our mature Cornish Cruncher cheddar cheese gives them a deliciously savoury, nutty flavour.

Cherry Black Forest Bakewell

Cherry Black Forest Bakewell

Marks & Spencer

Black Forest Gateau meets Bakewell tart in this heavenly hybrid bake. It’s a real celebration of British cherries, which are at their best in the summer. Using ready-rolled shortcrust pastry is a handy shortcut.

Lemon and rosemary shortbread

Lemon and rosemary shortbread

Marks & Spencer

Everyone needs a great shortbread recipe in their repertoire. This one has the addition of rosemary and lemon, for a beautifully fragrant flavour. Pop these in a tin and give as a gift – or just enjoy with a cuppa.