In celebration of the Great British Bake Off (or GBBO, if you're a diehard fan like us) returning to our screens, we've compiled a quick list of our favourite bakes on magazine.co.uk's The Hub so far (aka the Great Blogging Bake Off)! Check back every week of the Bake Off for our own magazine.co.uk team Bake Off bakes to try at home - will we have a star baker on our hands?
Baked by: Kat from The Baking Explorer
Recipe: delicious. magazine
Difficulty rating: 2/5 - Baking Enthusiast
We loved: How fun and colourful these are - great for kids birthday parties!
Baked by: Lauren from Hello Charmmie
Recipe: Jamie magazine
Difficulty rating: 4/5 - Baking Expert
We loved: the pure indulgence of these - reserve for the weekend and enjoy slowly (if you can...!) with a hot cup of coffee. Close your eyes and you're almost in a Parisian cafe...
Baked by: Helen from Casa Costello
Recipe: Cupcake Heaven magazine
Difficulty rating: 1/5 - Baking Novice
We loved: The pretty piping and kick of amaretto - reserve for parties and prepare to hand out the recipe!
Baked by: Aimee from Wallflower Kitchen
Recipe: Vegan Life magazine
Difficulty rating: 1/5 - Baking Novice
We loved: Technically not a bake, but a sweet treat for breakfast? Where do we sign?
Baked by: Kat from The Baking Explorer
Recipe: Veggie magazine
Difficulty rating: 1/5 - Baking Novice
We loved: A healthy twist on a classic sponge - surely that means two slices instead of one?
Baked by: Lauren from Hello Charmmie
Recipe: BBC Good Food magazine
Difficulty rating: 3/5 - Baking Aficionado
We loved: The double ended dipped chocolate. A total crowd pleaser!
Love to bake? Why not treat yourself to a great magazine subscription from our Cooking category? From vegan, vegetarian and free-from titles to healthy eating, decadent baking and recipes from your favourite chefs, there's a foodie magazine for you! Subscribe today (or treat the star baker in your kitchen).