Baking at home doesn’t have to take hours or require masses of effort, ingredients and fancy equipment to end up with something truly delicious. From cute cupcakes to classic pies as well as fudgy brownies and delicious desserts, here are 41 brilliant baking recipes anyone can make, and everyone will love. What are you waiting for?

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the easiest and most delicious baking recipes ever, counting down to the simplest showstopper of all.