Darina Allen: Don't just dream of cake — bake it happen

Classic coffee cake with caramelised walnuts
How about a delicious homemade cake to cheer us all up? I’ve just realised that it’s been several years since I actually wrote a column on cakes, so it’s high time to share some of my favourite sweet treats and new finds.
Who doesn’t love a slice of delicious cake and a cup of tea, even while we need to observe strict social distancing. Recently, I met a lady who confided that she had never made a cake in her entire life — she had absolutely no idea where to start, it was a complete mystery to her.