Nostalgic BAKES

Try these easy cakes that bring back memories of treats past

- ROSE FOOKS

Orange and almond loaf

The ground almonds make this cake deliciously squidgy, and it goes well with a coffee.

1 Heat the oven to 140C Fan/Gas 3. In a mixing bowl, use an electric beater to whisk the eggs, oil and sugar, until light and foamy. Fold in the orange zest and juice, followed by all the dry ingredients, plus a pinch of salt.

2 Pour the batter into the lined tin and bake for 1 hr 10 mins or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 15 mins before turning out on to a wire rack.

3 Dust with icing sugar to serve. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Chocolate cake

A foolproof recipe that's not overly rich. Why not serve as a birthday cake?

1 Heat the oven to 160C Fan/Gas 4. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and both sugars using an electric mixer, until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well between each addition.