Celebrate 25 years of BBC Food with this special heart cake by Lily Vanilli, decorated with her signature perfect piping. Equipment and preparation: You will need two 20cm/8in round cake tins.

Growing up my mum always baked with us, and we’d often make cupcakes with red and green glacé cherries. Or, whenever we were sad, she’d make us a warm madeira cake. This is a love letter to ...