Five of the Best Sweets to Bake on National Bake Day

When researching red velvet cake recipes, we were met with hundreds of options for bright and delicious red velvet cakes. However, we believe we have found the cream of the crop with this delicious recipe. A red velvet cake combines a rich, moist crumb with a delicious and velvety smooth cream cheese frosting. This recipe keeps it classic, adding a dash of cocoa for chocolate undertones. This scrumptious crimson cake serves 12, so you can save a piece for all of your loved ones.

If you need any kitchen appliances to whip up this delicious cake, you can find a wide range of mixers to help simplify your baking experience. Additionally, Bing Lee stocks an extensive range of ovens, so if your ageing oven needs an update, you’re in just the place. 

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Here at Bing Lee, we love oats. They are the perfect addition to the morning, but it doesn’t have to end there; we found plenty of oat baking recipes that incorporate oats into sweet treats. But we landed on a winner when we discovered these oatmeal cookies. Cookies are a great recipe to master, as they are so versatile; bring them on a picnic, take a plate into the office, gift them to a friend, give them as Christmas gifts for teachers, or simply indulge in a cookie after dinner.

Cinnamon lovers, rejoice; these oatmeal cookies have a dash of the good stuff, adding to their flavour profile. The great thing about this recipe is that you can make changes based on your preferences; adding a cup of sultanas, chocolate chips or your favourite nuts to add a little extra crunch to these cookies is easy. In the meantime, the delicious and soft oat base is irresistible on its own.

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Apple baking recipes are in high demand, and is there any wonder? Cooked apple has an irresistible sweet and tender taste, so much so that whenever we think of baking recipes, apples are the first ingredient that comes to mind. This French apple cake is super moist, so say goodbye to dry cake and hello to your new favourite baking recipe.. 

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You are in the right place if you want the perfect baked cheesecake recipe. This baked cheesecake recipe will become your new go-to for hosting dinner parties, holiday celebrations and making a simple meal at home for a special occasion.

Dazzle your friends at your next picnic or be that one family member who always brings the best dessert to your family BBQs — this cheesecake will be a hit amongst your loved ones. Boasting a crisp crust and a creamy and velvety filling, this basic cheesecake recipe is also customisable. If you want to, you can decorate it with a berry compote, fresh fruit or any other toppings. However, if you don’t have extra fruit lying around, don’t fret as the creamy vanilla is enough on its own, so you can always keep things simple too.

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Apple baking recipes are so universally loved that we incorporated two into our list. Among many of our favourite delightful baking recipes, apples lend a sweet and tangy twist. When baked, apples are amplified and elevated. They still maintain some of their firmness, giving the dessert a bit of crunch while being soft enough to enjoy without much effort.

This recipe is an all-around winner, boasting delicious baked apples filled with pecans, cinnamon, raisins, butter and brown sugar. We can almost smell them from here…

This simple dessert is the perfect option for something a little lighter after a big meal without disappointing those with a sweet tooth.

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