Proudly presenting a cake you’ve made yourself is a wonderful moment. However, even if you have plenty of baking experience, things can sometimes go wrong. From collapsed cakes to flavours that don’t seem quite right, mistakes are always possible – but there are plenty of ways to avoid these pitfalls with a little know-how. Our tried and tested tricks will help you improve your baking skills, whether you’re a beginner or seasoned baker, so you can achieve perfect cakes every time.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the timeless baking hacks you’ll use again and again, counting down to the most game-changing of them all.