Better Homes And Gardens Maple Pear Cheesecake Recipe Giner

Work can wait. Stop what you're doing and bake these instead.

Burnt lemon and rosemary polenta cake

Lovers of lemon, take note, this cake is definitely for you.

This mandarin, pistachio and yoghurt cake tastes as good as it looks

This unlikely trio makes for a killer dessert, and with no flour included, can be enjoyed by everyone. Begin this recipe a day ahead.

Fig and coffee crumble cake

Cake and crumble come together to create something truly tasty. Perfect served with tea and coffee, or with a dollop of whipped cream for dessert.

White chocolate, orange and amaretto flourless torte

Blondes really do have more fun – well, at least as far as my white chocolate torte with sticky orange sauce goes. This indulgent take on a traditional cake puts dark chocolate tortes to shame.

Spiced carrot cake with labneh icing

Loaded with spices and topped with a homemade labneh icing, this carrot cake is anything but ordinary.

Peach, carrot and walnut cake with cream cheese icing

The classic carrot cake becomes a stone fruit studded stunner.

Choc-banana bundt with hot chocolate butterscotch

It truly doesn't get much better.

Passionfruit sour cream muffins

I always have at least 3 open bags of icing sugar in my pantry. Let's face it, muffins with icing are basically just small cakes, but it's a good excuse to use up that sugar, says delicious. Food Director, Phoebe Wood.

Hazelnut chocolate dacquoise cake with red wine cherries

This cake makes a great gluten-free option for Christmas, or whenever you have guests around.

Cookie dough chocolate cake with caramel drizzle

Chocolate cake? Check. Cookie dough frosting? Check. Oozy caramel drizzle? Check. It doesn't get much better does it?

Honeyed quince cake

Great for afternoon tea, just as good for dessert. This cake is as versatile as it is scrumptious.

This honeycomb sponge cake proves life really is better with cream

There's nothing quite as simple or impressive as a tall sponge filled with whipped cream and fresh honeycomb.

The ultimate chocolate mud cake recipe

Decadent, rich and excessive - this is the ultimate chocolate mud cake that's perfect for birthdays, celebrations or even just because you feel like it.

Pineapple upside-down cake

Could it get any more classic or wholesome than a pineapple upside-down cake?

Decadent gluten-free Black Forest brownie

Josue Lopez, award-winning chef of Brisbane's GOMA, has come up with the ultimate sweet treat with his decadent Black Forest dessert that draws inspiration from the classic cake and turns it into a modern favourite.

Pistachio and rosewater cake with plums and mascarpone

This light and nutty cake will be your new favourite sponge recipe. It's also very versatile. For example, substitute almonds for the pistachios and almond extract for the rosewater, or use other nuts and vanilla bean paste. This is an edited extract from Hummus & Co: Middle Eastern Food to Fall in Love With by Michael Rantissi and Kristy Frawley (Murdoch Books, RRP $49.99). Available in stores nationally now.

Pumpkin Persian love cake

Elena Duggan is mad about rosewater, whether in a Turkish delight, or this Persian love cake. Be sure to get in quick; it will disappear before you know it!

Trade up the cherries for this rhubarb and raspberry Black Forest cake

Rhubarb and raspberries bring a delightful twist to this classic cake recipe.

Matt Moran's incredible no-bake carrot cake

Everyone loves a carrot cake, but we're willing to bet you've not had one like this before!

Lemon chia cake

Let the citrusy smell of lemon waft through your house as you bake this classic cake.

'Secret ingredient' red velvet cake

Don't let the 'secret ingredient' put you off, this cake is all kinds of tasty.

Texas chocolate sheet cake with sour cream frosting

They say everything's bigger in Texas, and this cake is no different. Big, bold and beautifully chocolaty.

Malted milk cheesecake

Impress at your next party with this beautifully presented meringue cheesecake.

Three-milk cake with peach and lemon thyme jam

Serve up something a little bit different for afternoon tea.

Gregory Llewellyn's roasted white chocolate fudge cake tahini cream

The nuttiness of the sesame seed tahini cream contrasts with the chocolate. It's our new favourite salty-sweet combo.

Double-chocolate mousse cake

Double the chocolate, double the deliciousness. Begin this recipe 1 day ahead. You'll need a 12cm-wide sheet of acetate paper (from cake and art supply shops).

Spelt honey cake with coriander and orange syrup

There is something about a sticky, honey-drenched cake like this one that is so appealing, says chef Gill Meller. This recipe is an extract from Gill Meller's new book, Gather, available nationally now.

Teresa Cutter's healthy hummingbird cake

A luscious cake that's bursting with real fruit goodness! It's loaded with fresh chunks of sunny pineapple and scented with vanilla, capturing the magical essence of a tropical paradise by the ocean. This recipe is an extract from Teresa Cutter's new cookbook, Healthy Baking - Cakes, Cookies + Raw ($69.95), available now.

Jamie Oliver's insanely good tiramisu cake

You don't have to have a real 'celebration' to enjoy this incredible cake by Jamie Oliver.

Baileys chocolate mud cake

The addition of Baileys give this decadent chocolate cake a rich, creamy flavour and just a bit of Irish magic.

Orange and honey blossom cake

"From sugary mint teas to flaky pastries and crunchy biscuits, Moroccans have a real sweet tooth and love to indulge in wonderful cakes. A simple orange and almond cake is a staple dessert that is made in homes up and down the country. I have used the classic base to make a show-stopping naked layer cake, with three layers of moist almond and orange cake, a soft and scented ricotta filling, and honeycomb, candied orange, rose petals and flaked almonds scattered over the top. It's heavenly and best enjoyed with plenty of fresh mint tea," says John. This recipe is an edited extract from Orange Blossom & Honey by John Gregory-Smith (Simon & Schuster, RRP $39.99). Available in stores now.

This olive oil lemon drizzle cake is just made for morning tea

This light and moist cake is ready at the push the of a button - a food processor button, that is. Never let time be an excuse again for not having dessert.

Four-ingredient chocolate cupcakes

These foolproof cupcakes are a quick and easy way to impress a crowd.

Coconut chiffon cake with meringue icing

Need to wow a crowd? This meringue covered coconut chiffon cake has got you covered.

Spiced carrot cake with ricotta icing

This healthy, tasty twist on the classic carrot cake is also gluten free, making it perfect for those with intolerances.

When it comes to Mother's Day, don't look past this easy bundt cake recipe

The bundt is back! Take Samantha Coutt's word for it with her maple version that has everything you remember about the classic plus more.

Espresso martini layer cake

Warren Mendes takes an all time favourite cocktail -the espresso martini, and turns it into a show-stopping crowd pleaser.

Silvia Colloca's healthy dairy-free pear, sultana and olive oil cake

Nothing soothes the soul more than a bit of home baking, says Silvia Colloca.

The new Black Forest cake

Decadent, rich and ready for a celebration - this cake is the ultimate showstopper. We've taken everything you love about the classic and upped the ante, including a Swiss meringue buttercream icing and a panna cotta filling. This one really is the cherry on the cake.

The Great Australian Bake Off's Italian cheesecake brownie recipe

"This chocolate brownie pays homage to my favourite dessert torta di ricotta which is a light, flavoursome Sicilian cheesecake" says Great Australian Bake Off winner, Sian Redgrave.

Matt Preston's golden almond, pear and raspberry cake

Warm, this cake is a decadent, but it stays moist for ages, making it equally as tasty cold.

Jam and cream-filled sponge cake with rose geranium leaves

This is an unusual sponge, it includes potato flour as well as wheat flour but no fat, and has a rather substantial texture. This recipe is an extract from Stephanie Alexander's latest cookbook, The Cook's Table.

Caramel bundt cake

Drizzle of your way to the perfect celebration cake with this recipe from our new cookbook, At Our Table, out now.

Berry meringue cake

This quick and easy cake by pastry chef Kirsten Tibballs can be made gluten-free by replacing the flour with a good-quality gluten-free flour.

Lemon and raspberry Eton mess cake

This recipe is the epitome of easy and effortless, whilst still looking completely impressive and tasting amazing. What could be better? This recipe is an extract from our new cookbook delicious. daily (HarperCollins, $45), out now.

The vegan nectarine and raspberry crumble cake that'll rock your nana's socks

Enjoy the best of seasonal fruits with this wonderful vegan-friendly cake, recipe by Shannon Martinez.

It's a big call, but this is the greatest cheesecake you'll ever eat

It's been said around the delicious. office that this is quite possibly the greatest cheesecake you'll ever eat.

Banana cake with coconut sorbet

Say goodbye to your old banana bread, there's a new baked banana treat in town, with a divine summery twist.

Apple and ginger pound cake with cream cheese frosting

The addition of ginger brings a little bit of spice to this not-too-sweet cake. Perfect for morning or afternoon tea but great to eat at any time.

David Lovett's fig cake

Good figs in season are sweet, sticky, jammy and utterly delicious. This simple dessert really lets the figs strut their stuff. I use grappa, but Marsala works well, too, says chef and recipe author David Lovett.

The ultimate delicious. birthday cake

This recipe originally featured as part of an extract in our 15th birthday issue from our new hardcover cookbook, At Our Table, out now. Worthy of celebrations big and small, this three-milk cake by Phoebe Wood is the ultimate showstopper.

Dreams do come true: Jamie Oliver has made a Ferrero Rocher cake

The cake that's so good it should be illegal.

What would you say if we said the secret to this chocolate cake is a can of soup?

There's more than meets the eye with this chocolate cake.

Garden olive oil cakes

This is the perfect cake that's wonderful to eat with a cup of loose-leaf green tea. I love that it's not too sweet and scented with only a hint of raw organic honey. Add apple puree in place of yoghurt to make these cakes dairy free. This recipe is an extract from Teresa Cutter's new cookbook, Healthy Baking - Cakes, Cookies + Raw ($69.95), available now.

Macadamia and orange cake with burnt butter icing

If you've never indulged in browned butter before, you're in for quite a treat. Slowly heated until it transforms into a caramel colour, the butter becomes nutty, sweet and infinitely more-ish. Don't say we didn't warn you.

Gluten-free rose and pistachio cake

A few teaspoonfuls of rosewater, a handful of pistachios and a scattering of rose petals elevate this simple cream filled sponge to something exotically redolent of a Persian flower garden.

Chocolate and hazelnut cake with peanut butter icing

Rich peanut butter is the literal icing on the cake for this rich, fudgy chocolate and hazelnut number. Use to sandwich meringue shells for extra decoration.

Stout chocolate cake with butterscotch sauce

Beer in dessert? It will all make sense when you try this stout-infused chocolate cake, drizzled with a generous serve of butterscotch sauce and dark chocolate frosting.

Spiced pineapple cake with roasted white chocolate

It's not only the exterior of this modern spiced pineapple cake that will impress your guests. The moist pineapple, banana and white chocolate interior is just as gorgeous.

Chocolate and Turkish delight cake

This Mediterranean-inspired dessert signals easy summer entertaining and adds the final touch to a long, laidback alfresco lunch.

Apple and cinnamon creme caramel cakes

Combining the flavours of an apple pie and a dessert favourite, creme caramel these cakes are the perfect ending to a dinner party.

Sesame and date cheesecake

"Dates, sesame, pistachios and honey all come together in this luscious Middle Eastern-style cheesecake," says Jamie Oliver.

Pistachio and lemon layer cake

Light on ingredients (but not in its layers of heavenly mascarpone cream), this pistachio and lemon gluten-free cake is absolutely to die for.

Labneh cheesecake with roasted apricots, honey and cardamom

This cheesecake recipe is well worth the time, and an impressive dessert for any gathering or occasion. This is an edited extract from Falastin by Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley (Ebury, $49.99).

Melt-and-mix white chocolate and ginger mud cake

"This cake melt-and-mix white choc and ginger mud cake is especially good served warm," says Phoebe Wood.

Amalfi lemon cake

The proof is in the name, and this cake will transport you to Amalfi - lying in the sun, enjoying lemon desserts.

Pumpkin cake with Marsala ricotta cream

"This cake is an interpretation of the classic sweet pumpkin pie. A subtly sweet spiced cake is layered with a whipped ricotta cream and a drizzle or Marsala," says Kirsten Jenkins.

Ginger and apple kuchen (German ginger and apple cake)

The Germans do dessert right, and this apple cake is no different. A perfect symphony of ginger, apples and double cream to serve, this classic is the best way to cap off a dinner party.

Banana spice cake with buttermilk glaze

"I love flourless cakes because they're wholesome," he says. "They have a bit more protein in them because you're using nut meals. They also tend to be more dense which, for me, makes them very comforting," says Matt Moran. You will need a 20cm bundt pan for this recipe.

Burnt butter, almond and honey cake

This gluten-free cake is the perfect answer to any afternoon tea questions.