This classic English lemony sponge cake gets a fruity twist by adding sultanas. Freeze in slices to put in lunchboxes and take to picnics.

Enliven these lightly baked french specialty cakes with rich coffee and luscious chocolate to leave your dinner guests totally satisfied after dessert.

Full of juicy apple pieces and crunchy hazelnuts, these light and fluffy friands are beautiful enjoyed with a mug of coffee for a relaxing afternoon treat.

Fluffy, moist and packed full of flavour.

If you think you've left it too late to make your own Christmas pudding, you're wrong! This microwave recipe takes less than an hour and the results are spectacular.

We've added a delightful twist to the much loved Australian dessert, sandwiching light and fluffy lamingtons around a layer of fresh whipped cream.

Making these cute Christmas treats is truly a piece of cake. The special skill comes in adding the festive decorations. You'll need star and snowflake cutters, edible gold paint and a small brush. Bon Noel!

This old-fashioned treat is easy to make - and quite healthy for a cake! So get baking, then put your feet up with a cuppa.

Turn your day around with this sublime vanilla butter cake, topped with juicy plums and flaky almonds.

This mouthwatering torte contains a decadent chocolate, hazelnut spread topped with sweet meringue - whip it up for your guests if you dare.

Golden, fluffy and infused with the glorious flavour of creamy gruyere cheese, this divine French savoury souffle is beautiful served on it's own with a simple side salad, or accompanied by fresh slices of smoked salmon to create a beautiful gourmet dinner spread.

Wonderfully fluffy and moist, this apricot slice is packed full of sweetness and texture.

A luscious finale to a dinner party, this biscotten torte (biscuit cake) requires no cooking and can be made up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated ready to impress your guests.

The humble lamington is one of Australia's most well-loved desserts. This version creates a jumbo version of the tasty chocolate and coconut sponge, and stuffs it with fresh whipped cream and raspberry jam to produce a wonderfully sweet cake.

Perfect for afternoon tea or a delicious dessert this nectarine cake is fruity, sweet and soft.

Classic scones are easy to make and a delicious addition to any afternoon tea.

Sweet, creamy and zesty, this divine baked lemon cheesecake is perfect served topped with mixed berries and fresh cream for a tasty dessert that will win over the fussiest of diners.

Creamy and decadent, this rich chocolate tart is packed full of wonderful flavour and a crumbly, biscuit crust. It is absolutely perfect for a birthday or Easter celebrations.

Delight your family and friends with this beautiful upside down dessert served fresh out of the oven. Indulge your senses with decadent chocolate cake topped with juicy, sweet tender pears.

An easy coffee cake to make for afternoon tea. Spread with butter and serve warm.

Fluffy, golden banana cake is made even more delicious when spread with a generous dollop of a sweet, creamy cheese frosting. Perfect served slice as a rich weekend treat.

The irresistible combination of nutty hazelnut and smooth, creamy chocolate makes this fluffy cake utterly delicious. Spread with a rich, chocolate icing, you will be hard-pressed to stop at one slice!

Introduce an uplifting zing to morning or afternoon tea with a friend, by enjoying this lemony almond and polenta cake. A hint of orange blossom water makes it refreshingly satisfying.

This recipe puts a decadent swing on the humble Aussie lamington. Smooth, whipped cream and sweet raspberry jam work perfectly sandwiched between two fluffy sponge pieces, all dipped in chocolate and dusted with coconut.

Deliciously moist, this sour cream and apple cake is perfect served straight from the oven with a dollop of ice-cream.

Pop your feet up on the couch, and cut yourself a slice of this warm, moist apple cinnamon tea cake to go with a mug of your favourite brew.

Chocolate and zucchini are an unlikely team, but this combination really does work a treat. A clever way to get the kids to eat vegetables without them knowing they're eating vegetables!

Brighten up your morning or afternoon with these stone fruit and nutty french cake delights.

This decadent slice showcases all the wonderful features of a delicious classic cheesecake, plus a beautiful apricot swirl throughout the creamy centre.

Jazz up a special occasion with this sweet and creamy passionfruit sponge cake with white chocolate collar.

The timeless combination of orange and poppyseed flavours swirled through a golden, fluffy sponge cake is one recipe that will never go out of fashion. Serve a thick slice of this beautiful, moist fruity cake with a dollop of vanilla ice-cream for a perfect dessert any time of year.

Perfect for a winter's dessert or decadent weekend treat, this almond cherry pithivier is bursting with flavour.

Why enjoy just one dessert when you can mix the best elements of two? Covered in crumbled macaroon pieces this cherry and coconut cake is sure to wow.

You don't have to be in France to indulge in this decadent dessert. Bite through the light outer-layer of these treats to reach the rich chocolate ganache centre.

This recipe has chocolate, raspberries, coffee cream and hazelnut and takes just 30 minutes to make. If that doesn't make your mouth water then absolutely nothing will.

Delight your family and friends with this rich, juicy citrus cake. The delightfully dense dessert goes superbly with a drizzling of zesty syrup that soaks into the cake.

This ginger cheesecake tastes as absolutely delectable as it looks with fresh slices of juicy mango adorning the top.

These inexpensive but elegant puddings would add the perfect finishing touch to a dinner party, or spoil the family and serve them as a weekend treat.

The deliciously dense loaf is perfect for an afternoon treat (or morning, we won't judge). Crunchy pecans contrast with the soft, moist texture of this banana bread making it all-round winner.

Give a savoury twist to the decadent French souffle. Oozing with melted parmesan and taleggio cheese this is yet another example of good French food.

Unveil this exquisite cake layered with poached cherries, dark chocolate cream and almond meringue for an extra special dessert.

Heaven comes in the shape of a log with this chocolate roulade. Mixed with a thick coffee cream this only takes 30 minutes to bake and even less time to eat!

With classic Mediterranean flavours this ricotta cake is hearty and wholesome; just crunch through that delicious tap layer of pecans to enjoy.

Serve this versatile fudge-like chocolate cake as a dessert with ice-cream, for morning or afternoon tea, or freeze in slices to pop into a work or school lunchbox.

Although grapes are not a fruit commonly used in desserts, this tart does not disappoint with delicate marzipan and a zesty base.

These vegetable pancakes are topped with smoked salmon and covered in a minty, herb yoghurt - perfect for a wholesomely light lunch, brunch or snack.

This fluffy and aromatic cake will warm the spirits with undertones of cinnamon while baked plums provide a rich, juicy flavour.

These berrylicious fluffy shortcakes present like scones with cream in a glass. Whip them up for a crowd-pleasing dessert.

Buttery and fluffy, these red velvet cupcakes adorned with silky smooth vanilla or peppermint frosting are a fun Christmas treat.

These delicate fruity cakes combine the citrus of orange rind with the sweetness of raspberries.

This recipe is from The Australian Women's Weekly Cupcakes and cake pops cookbook

Rich, smooth and creamy, sink your spoon into a thick slice of this decadent baked ricotta cheesecake. Topped with sweet, juicy blueberries, it is a beautiful dessert all your guests will enjoy.

This Marshmallow Slice takes almost no cooking and minimal preparation. Serve for morning or afternoon tea, take to work to share with your friends, or put a batch together for a children's party.

Enjoy all the brilliant flavours of Anzac Biscuits in cake form, enhanced beautifully with a sweet honey icing. This makes a delicious morning or afternoon tea.

Sink your fork into a slice of this warm moist cake, perfectly topped with crunchy almonds and tender apple pieces. It goes brilliantly with a dollop of fresh cream.

A delightful buttery slice filled with fruit, nuts and topped with an irresistible lemon icing.

Coffee lovers will enjoy making these creamy no-cook cheesecakes. They take no time at all and can be made ahead and stored in the fridge until needed.

Light and full of bold tropical flavours, this soft mousse cake has a melt-in-the-mouth texture with a healthy, crunchy base.

Mandarins are a burst of sweet freshness on a crisp winter’s day. During winter, they’re abundant and inexpensive to buy, and if you’re lucky enough you might have a mandarin tree at home dripping with deep orange orbs. Make the most of them

Experience the best of both worlds with this divine dessert that will comfort your body and soul. The sweet, stick date pudding base is beautiful topped with a creamy cheesecake slice and a rich butterscotch sauce.

From Southern America comes this delicious cake with pineapple and pecans.

A favourite for generations, rock cakes look like they're here to stay. With this easy recipe, you can have a batch ready in just 25 minutes, so get baking.

The glorious combination of almond and sweet orange syrup make a delicious gluten-free treat.

Light and fluffy, this beautiful orange spiced cake is stuffed with juicy blueberries and topped with a sweet icing to create this wonderful gluten-free dessert.

We're on a roll with this morning tea treat.

The trick is to get the icing colours just right (try gel colours from cake shops). Finish with marshmallows and chocolate coins.

A crisp base and sweet citrus syrup make this almond cheesecake a divine dessert for all.

Easy to freeze and defrost when you please!

Dates make this cake super moist and full of flavour without being heavy.

This indulgent seasonal dessert, layered with fresh fruit, is ripe for the picking.

This may look complicated, but it’s really easy to make. It looks stunning, and best of all, it can be made in advance and frozen until it’s ready to serve. Try different combinations of fillings, such as fresh berries and whipped cream, or replace the coffee with cocoa and use orange zest or almonds too. […]

When time is limited, make your baking work for you. These recipes will take you from afternoon tea to dessert!

A pot of coffee or tea and a plate of home baking can give an otherwise drab afternoon a bit of a rise.

Tubby the well-rounded bear makes the cutest birthday cake, and there's no baking involved! You could even opt for a fairy-tale theme and make three for a Goldilocks tableau.

This cake can be made easily in a food processor. Start with butter, sugar and rind and gradually add remaining ingredients, processing to form a smooth batter. Note

Traditionally, this cake is made in the shape of a flower with round biscuits. For a neat finish, trim edges of the cake with a sharp knife. Note

For a clearer result, the syrup is made with pure icing sugar, not icing sugar mixture, which contains cornflour. Note

A timeless Australian dessert, we've put a healthy twist on the classic pavlova, using creamy Greek yoghurt and fresh raspberries to create an irresistible sweet treat for the whole family.

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Sponge suitable to freeze before filling. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. You could use double cream instead of mascarpone. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Uniced cake suitable to freeze. Ganache suitable to microwave. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. To make tea, pour 1 cup of boiling water into a heatproof jug. Add 2 earl grey tea bags; stand for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Note

Cake suitable to freeze. Note

Fluffy rose-pink cake dressed in a sinful mascarpone frosting, this dessert is almost too pretty to eat. Almost!

This loaf can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days. You can wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and seal in an airtight container before freezing for up to one month. Thaw slices at room temperature, straight from the freezer. Note

Un-iced cakes can be frozen for up to 2 months. Not suitable to microwave. Cakes can be made up to two days ahead; store in an airtight container. Ice up to one day ahead. Note

Chocolate and butter suitable to microwave. Suitable to freeze. Note