Whether you're keeping things simple with an easy sheet cake recipe, letting the pan do a lot of work with a Bundt cake, or ...

For the 15cm/6in tier, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla together in a bowl until well combined. Gradually beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in the dried fruit, orange ...

Follow the steps below for beautifully symmetrical cookies with just the right amount of chewiness, or see the recipe tips for a few shortcuts if you are just looking for a tasty treat.