Showstopping bakes, our best-ever budget tips, plus what to eat for a healthy heart

This week it's cake tins at the ready as we show you how to make unbelievable bakes, plus we’re cooking with versatile bananas and looking at how food can affect a child’s behaviour.

This week we’re eating… Beautiful bakes We love an everyday cake, but since baking is the perfect opportunity to exercise creativity, why not roll up your sleeves and learn some new skills. If you’re a beginner baker, our video shows four simple but effective decoration tips, plus we have a show-off cake for every occasion, including weddings,birthdays, kids' parties and bake sales. We have every bake you could ever dream of in our bakes & cakes hub, while keen cooks with a penchant for perfection and long afternoons in the kitchen can try their hand at our ambitious cakes, which offer more of a challenge but are well worth the effort… Try one of our sensational bakes…  Blood orange & pomegranate cake Chocolate & rose Battenberg gateau Rainbow cake Giant jaffa orange cake What to eat for a healthy heart We’ve created the ultimate recipe to help keep your ticker in shape. Discover which foods you should be eating and why...Infographic: What to eat for heart healthHeart-healthy recipesSpotlight on heart disease Thanks a bunch Versatile bananas can be mashed, fried, baked or roasted, plus you can transform overripe fruit into an array of delicious treats… Upside-down banana cake10 ideas for using up ripe bananasOur favourite banana recipes Mood food for a brood Simple dietary changes can make a difference to a child’s mood and concentration levels. Read our guide on what to eat and what to avoid.Behaviour in children: How diet can helpTips on what to eat to stay healthy and happy More from our family & kids section We're talking about... Allergies Promising new research suggests that early exposure could cut the risk of developing a peanut allergy. If you’d like to know more about nut allergies, read our spotlight feature that will tell you the foods to avoid and how to read labels, plus find delicious recipe suggestions for those following a nut-free diet. Make sure you're up to speed on the difference between a food allergy and intolerance, plus we haveexpert advice on dealing with your child's allergies from Allergy UK. Promotions & offers Subscribe to BBC Good Food Sign up this month and with our exclusive 25th birthday offer receive your first 12 issues for just £25, saving over 45%. Subscribe today Advertising feature: Maltesers® Create a sensational Maltesers® Red Nose Day chocolate dome cake with a surprise middle.  Find the recipe Most popular on our budget page this week… 1. A week of thrifty suppers and leftover lunches 2. Five nights of budget family suppers for £30 3. 12 ways to cut your food costs 4. Sticky sesame chicken & corn with slaw recipe 5. Cheap baking recipes