Afternoon tea

Lovers of the chocolate and mint combination will be delighted with this decadent brownie.

The ‘religieuse’ is meant to resemble a nun in a habit. Note

Drizzled in a toffee syrup and plump with fruit and nuts, this cake will be the centrepiece of your Christmas table.

To prevent dough from sticking, dust the inside of the cutter with flour. Home-baked treats are healthier and more tasty than store-bought ones, and the kids can be involved in their making Note

Chewy, lemony and nutty, these pepita and sesame squares make great lunch box treats.

Celebrate your child's birthday with this adorable yellow beehive cake!

If you don’t have a candy thermometer, boil the syrup until it’s thick with heavy bubbles. Remove from heat, let bubbles subside, then reassess the thickness of the syrup. Note

For either a morning snack or afternoon tea, this moist, zesty loaf is just perfect.

Try these fudgy brownies for an easy, decadent treat.

Loaf and oval-shaped pans are available in racks, or as individual pans. It’s the individual pans that need to be stood and baked on an oven tray, simply for easy handling. Note

Crunchy and decadent, this chocolate macadamia slice is perfect with a cup of hot coffee or tea.

Assemble and serve éclairs as close to serving time as possible. Note

This is the perfect recipe for picnics, mother's group, committee meetings, play-dates; any time you need to feed a big group easily, a caramel apple pull-apart will do the job.

These crunchy chocolate and peanut truffles are so easy to make and are the perfect sweet treat with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

To give the pastry an extra golden shine, brush it with a little egg before baking. Serve topped with a scoop of ice cream, if you like, or sandwich with some nutella, or jam and whipped cream Note

Who can resist the decadent combination of hazelnut, chocolate and raspberry?

Filled with plump raisins and drizzled with a rich chocolate glaze, this luscious cake makes the perfect afternoon treat or dessert.

Just wait for the hidden crunch.

It’s important to measure the closed springform pan; the measurement that appears on the base of the springform pan sometimes refers to the measurement of the pan when it is open. This rich flourless cake can be made with other dried fruit, such as figs, or a combination of raisins, currants and sultanas, and with […]

These festive loaves make for wonderful Christmas gifts.

This buttery apple pie slice is perfect for a picnic and tastes heavenly with whipped cinnamon cream.

Coffee slice filled with delicious coffee-infused custard topped with a glossy dark chocolate glaze.

This recipe makes 24 patty cakes. glacé icing Sift the icing sugar into a small heatproof bowl. Stir in the melted butter and enough of the water to make a firm paste (start with a little and add more if you need to). Meanwhile, half-fill a small saucepan with water. Turn the stove on and […]

Plump with fruit, this delicious apricot fruit cake is perfect with your morning or afternoon cuppa.

These pretty teacups and teapots are versatile little biscuits. They'd be perfect to serve at a kitchen tea, but would also be great at a little girl's first tea party, or as a delicious gift to take to a house-warming party.

Use un-iced, unfilled plain biscuits for this recipe. Note

Whip up a batch of these fluffy savoury muffins with crunchy cheese topping. They're great served warm with butter or packed in a lunchbox.

Juicy berries sit atop a sweet almond filling and crispy pastry base in this indulgent tart.

For a delicious morning tea, serve these golden muffins warm with butter.

These crunchy muffins are delicious served with a slather of apricot butter and a cup of hot coffee.

Strawberries can also be served with yoghurt or light sour cream in place of creme fraiche. Note

The beauty of the macaron lies in its versatility; they can be enhanced with all manner of exotic flavours and be equally delicious. Try these lemon and basil beauties for a grown up version of this most delicious sweet treat.

BUTTER CREAM Note

Moist and nutty little coffee and walnut friands are utterly moreish.

We used Pedro Ximnez sherry, a dark syrupy style of sherry with a complex taste, however any sweet style is suitable. Note

Topped with passionfruit glaze icing and sprinkles, these fluffy banana cupcakes are perfect for kids' parties.

Keeping time: 3 days. Note

This recipe celebrates the classic scone by keeping the ingredients and flavours simple.

Delight your child with this gorgeous (and easy) orange birthday cake.

There is something oh so 70s about these familiar baby pink and white, sweet coconutty treats. They were as sure to please back then as they are now.

You can use cognac or armagnac in place of the port when making this sophisticated tart for dessert.

The flavours of freshly ground walnuts and sweet lemon go together beautifully in this simple cake.

Choux pastry (pronounced "shoo") is the basis of many delectable desserts. Choux puffs such as these are among the most popular. Beautifully light, filled with crème pâtissière, who could resist them?

Covered in lollies and heart-shaped lollipops, this impressive crown cake is sure to be a hit.

Use a light hand when adding flour. Overmixing will produce a tough cake with not much volume. Note

Sweetened with maple syrup and served with whipped maple butter, this moist date loaf is the perfect afternoon tea cake.

The kids will love these fun domino cakes decorated with licorice strips and M&Ms. Get the party goers to build their own real domino chain to topple at the end of the party.

Scones are a classic in the United Kingdom but have also quickly gained popularity throughout the world, especially for high tea.

Put the kettle on and enjoy a thick buttered slice of this lovely spiced carrot cake.

These tasty savoury corn and chive muffins are easy to make are are great as an on-the-go snack or healthy lunch box treat.

These chocolate and sultana crackles are one way to sneak a little bit of fruit and fibre into unsuspecting kids at a party. Happily, they're so delicious you're bound to get away with it.

We used freeform paper cases made by pushing a 12cm square of paper (we used paper about the same thickness as printer paper) into ungreased pan holes, followed by a 12cm square of baking paper Note

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this indulgent combination of honey, chocolate and crunchy almond.

These tartlets are delicious served with hot espresso.

Fill your house with the irresistible scent of apple and cinnamon with these divine little loaves.

These wafer-thin biscuits are perfect with a cup of hot chocolate or strong espresso.

These little fibre-packed cookies are the perfect treat to add to a school lunch box or for an afternoon treat.

Chocolatey coffee hazelnut muffins, with hazelnut frosting and a crunchy nut topping, pack a whole lot of flavour into every bite.

Celebrate eight with this gorgeous yellow birthday cake decorated with edible orange flowers.

One bite of these delicious mini chocolate tarts and your guests will be begging for the recipe. The orange flavoured liqueur adds the perfect touch of sophistication. Grand Marnier or Cointreau will work beautifully.

These muesli bars are the perfect after-school snack for kids on the go. They are packed full of the protein of peanut butter and energy-boosting honey.

date and orange; fruit and spice (top tier) basic; choc chip and walnut (bottom tier) Note

The lightness and flakiness of this delicious pastry is created during the rolling and folding process. The caramelised apples provide the perfect not-too-sweet topping. Serve with cream and enjoy.

You can't go past a moist chocolate cake topped with chocolate fudge icing.

candied citrus Combine sugar and the water in a large frying pan. Stir over low heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves; add orange and lime slices. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, turning slices occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slices on a wire rack. filling Beat ingredients in a […]

Broderie anglaise, French for `English embroidery', is characterised by cutwork, lace and small eyelet patterns, just like we've used in this cake.

Stunning and simple, this fruit cake tastes just like Christmas.

This cute birthday cake is perfect for a little girl or boy who are excited about turning nine!

Substitute the banana with thinly sliced strawberries. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of pure maple syrup, if desired. Note

These apple-shaped biscuits taste great just as they are, unfilled. But, for something special, the custard cream filling gives these biscuits the wow factor.

A classic tea cake topped with fresh cherries and cherry syrup, this dish makes a delectable, finger-licking afternoon tea treat. Use a mix of red and white cherries if both are in season

Finely grate the rind from the lemon for the butter cream before juicing it for the pies. Don’t overcook the whoopee pies, they should feel a little soft while they’re hot. They will become firm on cooling. Note

Rich, indulgent and utterly delicious, this chocolate fudge cake deserves to be shared among good friends.