If you're anything like us. Labour Weekend comes and goes with nary a Christmas baking session in sight! Our intentions are always good, but the execution ... not so much!

Here's an instant hit of Kiwi baking nostalgia - a creamy, dreamy coffee cake smothered with the softest coffee flavoured buttercream.

Such a handy little recipe. Make a double or triple batch to strew over cakes and muffins to add another layer of flavour and texture.

Hot cross buns are a once a year treat - here's our thoroughly tried and tested recipe (based on Chelsea Winter's). The result? Warm, sticky, fruity, spicy buns that are so worth it!