Bake sale recipe ideas

So you're planning a cake sale - how exciting! Now there's just the small detail of cakes. Never fear, we've got you covered with our stress-free, easy-to-follow, most-loved recipes. These crowd-pleasers are perfect for all cake sales, big and small and are sure to pull in swarms of donors by their noses and taste buds.

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Fundraising cake bake recipes

Whether you're looking to host your own fundraising event or you're just a dedicated 'Great British Bake Off' devotee looking for your next experiment, we're sharing all our favourite recipes with you for when creativity hits. If none of these recipes take your fancy there are more cake-baking recipes available at RSPCA Assured.

Caramel and apple cookie sandwich

Crunchy biscuit meets a melt-in-the-mouth centre with this perfect combination of sweet caramel, apple and cinnamon.

Chilli chocolate muffin cut in half on a plate.

Chilli chocolate muffins

Chilli and chocolate is a wild and wonderful combination that South Americans have been doing for years - why not give it a go?

Red velvet roulade

Whether a teatime treat or an after-dinner dessert, family, friends and bake-sale buyers will be fighting to get first in line for a taste of this delicious show-stopper.

Lemon and poppy seed cake

Zesty lemon cake is a favourite that is sure to be a hit at any fundraising bake sale.

Purdy the pig birthday cake

This playful Purdy the pig cake is the perfect centrepiece for a children's party, or fundraising bake sale, and can even be made with help from the kids.

A slice of chocolate cake with a dollop of cream on a plate with a cake fork.

Raisin and dark chocolate mud cake

This chocolatey cake is the perfect combination of fudgy, gooey and crumbly...delicious.

Four Easter themed cupcakes decorated with chocolate icing and mini-eggs.

Easter cupcakes

Delicious, simple and perfect for children to have a go at (making as well as eating) - these classic cupcakes make for a tasty Easter treat and a whole lot of fun.

Rhubarb and custard cupcakes

This classic combination marries the sweet tartness of rhubarb with creamy custard in a whipped, fluffy, swirl-topped cupcake.

A two-tiered birthday cake ready to slice on a table.

Tropical splatter showstopper birthday cake

This show-stopping colourful splatter cake can be made with your favourite colours (or every colour!).

A close-up of a vegan courgette loaf with sliced ribboned courgette used as decoration.

Vegan courgette cake

This naturally sweet vegan cake is super easy to make and the cashew icing is a game changer.

A freshly baked battenburg cake ready to be sliced with crumbled pistachio over the top.

Rose and pistachio Battenburg cake

Perfect for an upcoming bake sale - this colourful recipe gives the classic Battenberg a middle-eastern twist with the delicate hint of rose and pistachio.