Baking | Women's Weekly Food

Date and walnut loaf

Best served drizzled with butter!

33 decadent mud cake recipes

Guaranteed to impress.

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41 brilliant baked cheesecakes

For your next dinner party or family gathering.

Decadent chocolate mousse recipes

For dinner parties, special occasions or just because!

red velvet cookies sandwiched with icing on a marble slab

Cheat’s red velvet cookies

Transform a packet of cake mix into these biscuits.

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Best ever sponge cake

This recipe is a Test Kitchen classic.

77 sweet slice recipes

Caramel slice, cheesecake slice, Mars Bars slice and more! Go on, grab yourself a slice of heaven.

Valentine’s Day cakes & cupcakes

Decadent desserts for the day of love.

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Cornflake cake mix cookies

A quick and easy version of the popular bikkie.

Olympic champions birthday cake

For the aspiring Olympic champion who dreams of winning gold. Or for those hosting a viewing party for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

37 decadent Italian desserts

Buon appetito!

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Valentine’s Day cookies

Whether you're marking Valentine's or Galentine's, these biscuit recipes will hit the spot.

52 beautiful gluten free cakes

No one should miss out on delicious cakes!

Vanilla yoghurt and passionfruit cake on a white cake stand. vanilla dessert recipe

67 vanilla cakes, desserts & slices

The classic dessert spice is timeless, but never boring.

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Anzac slice

Enjoy the delicious flavours of the Anzac biscuit in slice form.

31 beautiful banana cakes

Don't leave those bananas going brown in the bowl.

tea cake recipes: lemon cake on a white cake stand

23 butter cakes & tea cakes

Cut yourself a big slice, pop on the kettle, and sit back and relax.

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Julie Goodwin’s golden syrup slice

This nostalgic one-bowl slice couldn't be easier.

Blueberry muffins straight from the oven in muffin tins

24 marvellous sweet muffin recipes

Muffins are one of the easiest treats to master and a great starting place for beginner bakers.

Raspberry and Vanilla Crumble Slice morning tea recipes

95 morning & afternoon tea recipes

These morning and afternoon tea ideas are simply delicious.

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20 lovely lamington recipes

Traditional lamingtons and creative variations.

Easy scone recipe

These 3 ingredient scones are the ultimate quick baking recipe.

56 beautiful biscuit and cookie recipes

Perfect for morning tea or the school cake stall.

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Julie Goodwin’s chocolate and ginger cookies

A sweetly spiced bickie.

Pizza scrolls

Get the kids involved on this one!

42 easy loaf cake recipes

Pop the kettle on and get baking.

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Peach loaf cake

A decadent cheesecake/loaf cake mash up.

Julie Goodwin’s mini pavlovas

An impressive dessert spread for everyone to build their own sweet masterpieces!

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Julie Goodwin’s mango shortcake

A stunning summer celebration.

rudolph brownie cookies on a white wire cooling rack

62 Christmas baking recipes to get you in the festive spirit

Our best Christmas desserts and festive sweet treats.

Hummingbird loaf cake with cream cheese icing

Hummingbird cake

There's something special about this cake!

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47 peach recipes for dessert

Peachy keen.

White forest cake

An elegant twist on a classic Black Forest cake.

Sensational shortbread recipes

Traditional recipes plus flavour variations.

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Coconut & mascarpone dacquoise cake

This cake is lovely served at Christmas time or for birthday celebrations.

10 sweet treats to bake this festive season

From pavlovas to shortbread, try these Christmas recipes made with McKenzie’s trusted baking staples.

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Maggie Beer’s passionfruit curd sponge cake

A delightfully fluffy sponge cake with homemade passionfruit curd.

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A woman placing a star decoration at the top of a madeleine tower

Madeleine Christmas tree

Spark joy on your festive table with an edible centrepiece.

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Super-moist Christmas cake

No Christmas would be complete without a deliciously plump fruit cake.

Easy melt-and-mix fruit cake recipe

Rich and moist, this easy melt-and-mix fruit cake makes turning out a winning Christmas cake simple, with no need to soak fruit.

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Chocolate Weetbix slice

An oldie, but a goodie.

Julie Goodwin's lemon coconut slice on a wire cooling rack, half cut into slices

Julie Goodwin’s baking and dessert recipes

Now you can make Julie Goodwin's desserts and bakes!

Our classic pavlova recipe

A classic that's hard to beat – and easy to eat.

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Best-ever Christmas boiled fruit cake

No Christmas would be complete without a deliciously plump fruit cake. Let that dried fruit soak up all the butter and sherry flavours. Yum!

Julie Goodwin’s mango blondies

A tropical twist on a classic treat. It freezes beautifully too.

Pound cake (quatre quart)

Make Nanna proud with this classic pound cake that is perfect for serving at your next morning tea.

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Our 33 best indulgent chocolate slices

There's a reason why chocolate slices are so universally loved.

Lemon layer cake with lemon mascarpone frosting

It's simply the zest!

Bluey Duck Cake Cafe pops up in Sydney

Fans are in for a treat with a free Bluey cafe experience in Sydney. Step inside the Heeler kitchen and decorate your own mini Duck Cake!

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Oreo cake

Treat yourself with this decadent cookies and cream cake.

49 marvellous muffin recipes

These fluffy snacks are perfect for lunch boxes or as a mid afternoon treat.

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No bake lemon slice

Enjoy a piece with a mug of hot tea or coffee.

Julie Goodwin’s easy lemon coconut slice

Julie Goodwin shares her ultimate one-bowl sweet slice.

45 easy recipes to bake with kids

These easy treats and baking ideas are perfect to make with kids on the weekend or school holidays.

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Red velvet cupcakes with chocolate buttercream

These fluffy, moist red velvet cupcakes are deliciously chocolatey.

Chocolate cherry cake

There's no better way to celebrate!

Passionfruit meringue cake

The perfect marriage of cake and meringue layers cooked together, then sandwiched with a luscious mascarpone cream and fresh passionfruit.

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Super simple Halloween cupcakes

A fright night delight.

43 classic baking recipes

We're known for our beautiful baked goods and here we show you why.

Focaccia cut into slabs and ready to eat

Easy no knead focaccia

You'll be eating focaccia for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

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Apple and sour cream slice

A classic tea time treat.

5 easy-to-use bread makers for home-baking bliss

Dough it yourself.

Chocolate oat slice

Part brownie, part crumble, completely divine.

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Easy vanilla cupcakes

Who doesn't love cupcakes?

Butterfly cakes

Cupcakes with a little added magic.

Gluten-free orange syrup cake

Enjoy it on its own or with a little whipped cream.

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Julie Goodwin’s chocolate slab cake

It’s easy to bake and easy to share!

Julie Goodwin’s muesli slice

An easy and chewy lunch box filler.

Australia’s favourite birthday cake is …

This classic design has been making waves at birthday parties across the country for decades.

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56 indulgent chocolate cake recipes

Treat yourself!

Pumpkin spice cake with maple frosting

This is a complex and very adult cake that makes an ideal dessert for a special dinner party, or as the centrepiece for a significant celebration.

Orange cream meringue bars

This shortbread slice is three-part stunner.

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Dark chocolate and orange Christmas slice

The classic Christmas fruit cake is made even sweeter with the addition of rich dark chocolate and orange.

Julie Goodwin’s simple lemon cake with blueberries

41 easy baking ideas

Baking from scratch doesn't have to be difficult.

Spinach & cheese pull apart bread

Knead we say more?

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52 unforgettable birthday cake recipes

From the simple to the simply show stopping!

Chocolate mini bundt cakes

Make these bundtlette cakes with stunning pink icing for your next morning tea.

Julie Goodwin’s condensed milk slice

Magic slice is an old-fashioned favourite and one of those slices you’ll become known for in your circle of friends and asked to make for every gathering!

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28 healthier snacks to get you through the day

Ditch the chocolate bar and fight the 4pm slump with these recipes.

Tiramisu torte

Imagine a classic tiramisu layered on top of another tiramisu and then coated in delicious mascarpone frosting, and you'll still only just comprehend the marvel that is this tiramisu torte.