'Tis the season to indulge. If you’re looking to whip up some edible Christmas cheer, you’re in the right place; from gingerbread cookies to spiced cakes and a seriously impressive profiterole tower, our collection of festive baking recipes will keep you busy (and incredibly well fed) over the holidays.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover how to make 41 brilliant festive cakes and bakes – counting down to our favourite Christmas recipe of all.