A Victoria sandwich is a classic cake recipe for a reason. Here's Bake Off's Paul Hollywood shares his secret to the perfect sponge

My dreams of becoming a contestant on Bake Off end along with my potential side hustle, 'Bernard’s Baking Company'. Both went in the bin and I still don’t know the difference between baking powder and baking soda.

Paul Hollywood will join The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4 as co-host Mary Berry and presenters Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins decided not to make the move from the BBC to the rival broadcaster.