Chocolate mousse cake: a workplace-proof bake from Harrods’ head pastry chef

With so many allergies around, Philip Khoury’s showstopper – free of eggs, dairy, gluten and nuts – is sure to hit the sweet spot when workmates get together

When it comes to baking for colleagues, any excuse will do. Whether it’s a birthday, a leaving do, or charity fundraiser, nothing makes faces light up like a slice of something sweet to punctuate the working day.

Macmillan Coffee Morning is the perfect reason to dust off your oven gloves and share in the joy of cake with colleagues – on top of a much-needed boost, you’ll be helping to raise vital funds to support the 3m people living with cancer in the UK.