Rhubarb chia lattice tart
With its artistic latticework, this vibrant rhubarb tart is an absolute treat for both the palate and the eyes.
Dessert
See allFrom cheesecakes to puddings to pavlovas, find a tried and tested Women Weekly dessert recipe for every season and occasion.
Banana cake with caramel sauce
How can you make banana cake even better?
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Churros with hot chocolate
True indulgence doesn't get much better than this. Dipping fried doughy goodness into rich hot chocolate.Yum!
Rhubarb and walnut tart
Vibrant rhubarb creates a striking and delicious topping that balances perfectly with its crème patissiere filling and nutty walnut base.
Lemon cheesecake slice
This beautiful lemon cheesecake slice is absolutely divine and wonderful for a weekend treat. Golden, crumbly pastry is beautiful topped with a creamy, zesty filling and dusted with shredded coconut.
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Rhubarb and raspberry crostata
With our homemade crostata dough and a sweet rhubarb and raspberry filling, this impressive tart is as delicious as it is pretty and just as easy to make! Best served with a dollop of cream or ice-cream.
Banana bread with passionfruit icing
What could be better than a big slice of banana bread? One covered in passionfruit icing, of course!
How to make a chocolate hazelnut cheesecake in your slow cooker
The ultimate set and forget.
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Viennese shortbread biscuits
An absolutely melt-in-your-mouth afternoon treat.
Choc-caramel oreo slice
Oreo-lovers will adore this decadent slice! With a crumbly biscuit base, a rich, oozy caramel and a sweet choc-oreo topping, your sweet tooth will thank you for this one!
20 perfect parfait recipes
'Parfait' means 'perfect' in French and these delicious desserts are just that! Here, we've pulled together the best of both the layered American-style parfaits and the mousse-like French versions. There's everything from quick and easy yoghurt and raspberry layered parfaits to indulgent white chocolate and berry frozen treats. Just serve with a sprinkling of toasted oats or nuts for added texture and enjoy.
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Quince galette
Take slow-roasted quince, add flaky pastry and you have the ideal winter dessert.
Ginger and lemon slice
This nostalgic ginger and lemon slice is one we still turn to for morning tea. It evokes treasured childhood memories and tastes just as delicious as you remember.
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32 sweet ginger dessert recipes
Break the ground ginger out of the spice cabinet because this festive flavour doesn't just have to appear at Christmas
Hot chocolate souffles
Souffle has a reputation for being a difficult dish to tackle, but these individual hot chocolate souffles are certainly worth the effort, especially topped with Irish cream liqueur and ice-cream.
Almond & strawberry pound cake
We've given a makeover to this buttery classic that will make you swoon!
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Gluten-free New York cheesecake
New York cheesecake is known for its creamy, satiny texture. It's rich, dense and tall with a flat top – and this one is gluten-free for everyone to enjoy.
Gluten-free shortbread
Butttery, sweet and crumbly, shortbread is the ideal gluten-free biscuit!
Gluten-free pear tarte tartin
Flip this tart upside-down to reveal the caramelised pears
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Plum, hazelnut & ginger gluten-free galette
All the delicious elements of pie: flaky, buttery crust and tender baked fruit.
Berry & fig skillet muffin
Easy, delicious, and full of fresh berries - tastes like summer in a skillet!
Pistachio and almond cake with poached persimmons
Wonderfully light and fragrant, this beautiful pistachio and almond cake goes perfectly topped with crunchy flaked almonds and sweet and syrupy persimmons. Your weekend baking project is sorted!
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Jelly cakes
Sponge gems are sandwiched with cream, rolled in raspberry jelly and then coconut to make these adorable sweet treats.
Persimmon tarte tatin
The tangy chill of the sorbet cuts through the sweet, warm tarte tatin.
Rich chocolate coconut tart
Rich, chocolatey and utterly decadent, this gorgeous tart is made complete with a light coconut crust.
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Six-layer chocolate cake
When it comes to chocolate cake - you can never have enough layers!
Ricotta, polenta and blueberry cake
A gorgeous golden cake made with polenta, ricotta and dark blueberries running though it.
Chocolate-brownie caramel tart
A rich and indulgent combination dessert.
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Spiced pumpkin and walnut cake
Forget spiced pumpkin lattes! This pumpkin and walnut cake recipe is the perfect sweet treat with a bit of a healthier side. But if you're after a bit of decadence, top with cream cheese icing and walnuts.
Chocolate sour cream cake
You'll love this super moist chocolate sour cream cake topped with dark chocolate sour cream ganache.
Strawberry bliss scones
Sweet and delicate, these strawberry scones are the perfect treat for morning or afternoon tea. Enjoy warm with a dollop of jam and cream.
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Gluten-free custard tart
Sink your knife into this beautiful dessert, complete with a smooth creamy custard filling and a golden, crumbly crust.
Jam roll pudding
The classic jam roll is a humble yet versatile cake. We have used it here to create a delicious pudding, perfect for cold winter evenings where special treats are mandatory.
Pineapple upside-down cake
Upside down cakes make a fabulous and impressive dessert. Pineapple is caramelised on the bottom of the pan and the cake is flipped after cooking to produce the signature look.
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Peach galette
Thin, crisp pastry topped with succulent fresh peaches and apricot jam makes for a delectable dessert.
10 oat dessert and snack recipes
No longer just reserved for breakfast.
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Vegan pumpkin maple waffles with pecan
This vegan waffles recipe is a jaw-dropping way to start (or end) your day. With pumpkin, maple, and pecan flavours and delicious dairy-free ice-cream, it's a dream come true.
Easy dessert recipes
This collection of easy dessert recipes will satisfy that sweet tooth - without the effort.
Tasty treats for Mother’s Day morning tea
Pop the kettle on and show Mum some love.
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Carrot cake with caramelised pecans
You'll love this moist and easy carrot cake with a silky smooth cream cheese frosting
Gluten-free banana bread
This will be your new go-to banana bread recipe and its gluten-free so everyone can enjoy it.
Vintage edition: Melt ‘n’ Mix shortbread
This classic shortbread recipe from our Big Book of Beautiful Biscuits is super simple and delicious
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Chocolate hazelnut croissants
These divine chocolate and hazelnut croissants make a decadent breakfast dish, best served warm.
Gooey hot chocolate puddings
These adorable individual chocolate puddings are served hot to warm you from the inside.
Gluten-free blueberry and white chocolate scones
These decadent gluten-free blueberry and white chocolate scones are the perfect accompaniment for morning or afternoon tea - simply divine!
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Rhubarb custard tea cake
Rich buttery custard tea cake is perfectly contrasted with the tartness of its vibrant rhubarb topping.
Bistro cheesecake
With a hint of lemon and mixed spice, this easy cheesecake proves how simplicity can often be the key to a winning dish.
Spiced plum and apple crumble
We used pink lady apples in this recipe, as they tend to hold their shape well. You can keep and use the syrup at a later date to serve over ice-cream and fresh berries.
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Raspberry and custard tea cake
This moist and buttery tea cake, with pockets of vanilla custard, and adorned with raspberries and almond flakes is a wonderful afternoon or after-dinner treat.
Chocolate custard tart
Add a chocolate twist to the classic custard tart for truly indulgent dessert.
Choc-caramel cornflake slice
Combining chocolate, caramel and cornflakes for a creative spin on the classic, this delicious slice goes wonderfully with a cuppa.
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Rhubarb cake with crumble topping
Rich, tart rhubarb with rolled oats and cinnamon makes this classic cake an even more comforting winter treat.
Jam rollettes
The kids will love these bright jam rollettes (and not just the kids!)
Matchsticks
A classic bakery treat that you can create at home.
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Sweet Old-Fashioned Favourites
Because the classics never go out of style.
Caramel melting moments
A caramel twist on the beloved Australian classic melt-in-your-mouth biscuits.
Triple-chocolate crackle crunch cake
As featured on the Easter with The Australian Women's Weekly TV special.
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Easter smash cake
As featured on the Easter with The Australian Women's Weekly TV special.
Our best pikelet recipes for easy desserts
Thicker and sweeter than your basic pancakes, pikelets make the perfect mini treat for easy desserts and afternoon tea. Whether you love them topped with fresh fruits or decadent chocolate sauces, you're sure to find inspiration here.
Salted honeycomb
Let's get cracking!
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Quick and easy plum tart
Sliced stoned fruit encased by this fluffy and buttery puff pastry becomes a treat that is just simply good.
Cheat’s vanilla slice
We know nothing quite beats the real thing, but when the bakery is closed and you have a craving that just won't quit, this cheat's vanilla slice is a worthy recipe.
Healthy baking recipes and ideas
Most people associate baked sweets with 'sometimes' foods, but they can actually be very nutritious additions to your daily snacks (if you're using the right ingredients, of course). This collection of recipes provides healthy, lower-sugar alternatives to your favourite baked goods. And from our chocolate and hazelnut brownies to our spiced nectarine tea cake, there certainly is no skimping on flavour here. If you're trying to stick to health goals, but love indulging on occasion, look no further than these beautiful treats.
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Choc-filled cronuts
Why not try making this cross between a croissant and a donut at home.
Simple butter cake
This classic butter cake, smothered in butter cream icing, will satisfy your sweet tooth. Best served with a cup of tea or coffee for a simple afternoon treat.
Moist chocolate and coconut cake
This moist and flavourful cake is easy to make with a touch of coconut to perfectly balance the rich chocolate.
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Mississippi mud cake
Whip up this mud cake for the ultimate indulgence filled with chocolate, coffee and whisky. Prefer white chocolate? Then you'll not want to miss our white chocolate and raspberry mud cake.
Desserts starring honey
Experience how versatile this naturally sweet syrup can be.
Citrus butter cake
Citrus lovers, this one's for you. A spongey citrus cake with glace icing and candied orange and lemon slices.
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Flourless chocolate buttermilk cake
The secret to this super-fudgy cake is the buttermilk which makes it moist and decadent!
White chocolate raspberry lamingtons
A delightful twist on the old classic.
Zucchini layer cake with honeyed figs
Beautiful honeyed figs provide the finishing touch to this three-layer zucchini cake. Serve with an extra drizzle of honey for a dessert guaranteed to impress.
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15 Easter treats that are more than just chocolate
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
Apricot upside-down cakes
These delightful mini cakes are wonderfully light, moist and are topped with beautiful juicy fresh apricot.
Flourless chocolate roulade
It's so light, so lovely - with a coffee-cream filling - this delicious dessert cake will just melt in the mouth. Best of all, it's gluten free so everyone can enjoy it.
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Coffee walnut loaf
Make a delicious coffee & walnut loaf cake with this easy recipe, perfect for everyday baking and occasions
Nutty caramel slice
Smooth, creamy caramel is swirled with roasted almonds and drizzled on top a golden, crumbly base.
Coffee nut biscuits
Pecans and coffee flavours combine to create a delicious union in this classic sweet treat.
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Three-milk cake with lemon curd and cream
The fluffy cream topping and zingy lemon curd swirls make an excellent topping that just completes this cake.
Pear tarte Tatin
This classic upside down French pastry is works just as well with sweet, caramelised pears as it does as an apple tarte Tatin
Beetroot and cherry cake with pink meringue buttercream
Thick lashings of rosewater buttercream take this stunning beetroot and cherry cake to new heights of deliciousness.
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Easy cookies and cream pies
I think it's pretty safe to say that cookies and cream is a popular flavour for just about any dessert.
Caramelised apple and rhubarb pie
Is there anything better than a warm pie on a cold rainy day? Or on any type of day for that matter.
Brown sugar caramel sponge
The ultimate afternoon tea cake.
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Poached pear and polenta tart
Bring this to your next get-together and you'll never be asked to bring a green salad again.
Vanilla panna cotta with berry compote
Italian for 'cooked cream', panna cotta is a soft, sweet set-cream dessert that wobbles like a delicious jelly. Served here with mixed-berry compote for a burst of tart flavour.
Peach Melba
It's as peachy delicious as its name and pedigree would suggest.
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Black-and-blueberry pie
The ideal flavour combination, this delightful berry pie can be made in the summer with fresh berries and frozen berries in winter.
Chocolate and beetroot mud cake with caramelised baby beets
Give your chocolate mud cake an earthy edge with the use of this not-so-secret ingredient.
Raspberry crumble almond tart
This raspberry crumble tart recipe, made with raspberries and a simple crumble crust, is the perfect summer dessert.
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Dark chocolate mud cake
Indulge yourself.
Flourless chocolate, prune & hazelnut cake
Served with hazelnut whipped cream, this chocolate, prune and hazelnut cake is dense, decadent and gluten-free.
Choc-honey balls
These chocolate bliss balls are made with honey and dried apricots for a naturally sweet treat
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Edible sweet Valentine’s Day gifts
Treat your love (or yourself!) to a sweet treat this Valentine's Day with these delicious cookies, cupcakes, cakepops and chocolate bark that are just waiting to be wrapped up and sealed with a kiss.
Blueberry and ricotta hand pies
Dessert is sorted.
Cherry and pine nut crumble cake
This afternoon tea cake gets its unique flavour and texture from in-season cherries and a crunchy pine nut crumble topping.
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Healthy recipes with bananas and snack ideas
The banana is one of the most popular health foods on earth - we've got a selection of recipes to show you why!
Nutella recipes you need in your life
The perfect combination of silky smooth milk chocolate and roasted hazelnuts creates a flavour combination worthy of the gods.
