Retro baking recipes inspired by GBBO

The Great British Bake Off is responsible for a revival of old school baking recipes. From Swiss Rolls to Baked Alaskas, we're feeling retro.

By Francesca MenatoPublished: 09 September 2014

Brown, Cuisine, Food, Sweetness, Dessert, Ingredient, Baked goods, Chocolate, Finger food, Cake,

Black Forest Gateau

Chocolate, cherries and cream are an irresistible combination that deserves to be revived.

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Baked Alaska

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The drama of 'Bingate' brought this homemade classic back to everyone's attention.

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Banana and chocolate Swiss Roll

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Chocolate and banana is a killer flavour combo for a new take on this classic recipe.

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Pineapple upside down pudding

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You can also cook this retro pudding in the microwave. Perfect for the 'here's one I made earlier' reveal.

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Sour cherry cakes

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Forget old-fashioned fairy cakes with Glacé cherries – this buttery deep muffin-style recipe is the modern alternative.

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Francesca Menato

Acting Digital Editor

Ces is the resident runner, with 3 marathons (and counting) under her belt. As acting digital editor she spends her days filling your feeds with things you want to do, try and eat… and lives in perpetual fear of running out of funny meme ideas.

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