A very worthy cause indeed.

There's nothing like a bit of wholesome baking to unwind. Indeed, we're all partial to blaring the tunes, rolling up our sleeves and getting down to business in the kitchen, but baking is even better when we're doing it for an excellent cause. Looking for an excuse to rattle up some treats? Look no further than the Great Pink Bake Off, which raises some vital funds for Breast Cancer Ireland. Sponsored by Dr Oetker, this event runs throughout October, which is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ready to take part in the festivities? Here's everything you need to know.

Get registered

First thing's first, you'll need to get registered for the Great Pink Bake Off. Head on over to www.breastcancerireland.com and follow the instructions to register as a host for the event. Once you do this, you'll be able to download the Great Pink Bake Off event pack, which includes plenty of goodies to get you started, including bunting, cake toppers and a delicious recipe pack.

Plan your sale

You can host your own Great Pink Bake Off wherever you like. You can set up a sale in your office, your child's school, your church, or you can invite your friends and family round to enjoy some tasty baked goods in your home or back garden.

Get baking!

[caption id="attachment_588636" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Photo by HARRY WEIR PHOTOGRAPHY[/caption] The recipe pack you downloaded as you registered will be brimming with ideas on tasty bakes. From brownies, to cupcakes, to meringues, to cookies you certainly won't be stuck for recipes. Decide what treats you'd like to sell and bake up a storm.

Give back.

After your sale, hosts will be asked to donate their proceeds to Breast Cancer Ireland. Breast Cancer Ireland supports research programmes as well as educational and awareness programmes. For more on their incredible work, visit the official website right here. Ready to pop your apron on? You can register for the Great Pink Bake Off right here.