Birthday

This dense, moist carrot cake is full of nutty goodness and topped with a delicious lemon cream-cheese frosting.

When life give you lemons bust out this delicious homemade lemonade recipe - a refreshingly simple beverage that always makes a splash!

Gingerbread houses can be notoriously fiddly, which is why we chose to decorate with our favourite store bought treats! This easy gingerbread house is still the real deal, however, so you will need to bake the gingerbread pieces ahead of time and stick them together with icing. It's the perfect marriage of baking and crafting that is guaranteed to impress this Christmas.

With decades of experience at the helm of the Australian Women's Weekly Test Kitchen, Pamela Clark has been a invaluable source of talent, wisdom and recipes. In her new book, she shares the story behind the The Australian Women's Weekly Birthday Cake Book, which has been a staple cookbook on the shelves of countless Australian homes since it was released in 1980.

You could experiment with a variety of different berry toppings here. Whatever you choose, you just can't beat a pav topped with whipped cream and berries and drenched in syrup.

Sticky caramel Mars bars find their perfect companion in a rich a creamy cheesecake that'll send your tastebuds into a tizzy.