Enjoy the cool, fruity flavours of fresh apple swirled throughout creamy vanilla custard - absolutely perfect for an afternoon treat.

Create your own apricot and vanilla jam for your family and friends.

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.

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 filling, fruity, low-fat yoghurt smoothie is a great after-school drink for kids.

Share these small bowls of pure yumminess with your family members - packed full of warm stewed apple and a sweet, crumbly topping.

This humble sweet bread pudding is incredibly satisfying, easy to make and tastes heavenly served warm with a drizzle of fresh cream.

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.

For a different spin on a favourite morning or afternoon snack, try these gratifying cheese, corn and bacon muffins either warm or cool.

Marshmallows add a gooey note to this brownie. Have a slice for afternoon tea or serve with ice cream for a decadent dessert.

This was one of the first recipes I was allowed to make on my own as a child, and I now see why my mum chose it. It has lots of measuring, sifting, rubbing in with your fingers and gentle mixing – although I thought the best bit was eating them warm straight out of […]

While the kids are baking, whip up these savoury delights to round off a splendid afternoon tea.

A classic afternoon tea biscuit with added raspberries for a modern touch.

Rolling the chilled dough between floured sheets of baking paper ensures it won’t stick to the bench or rolling pin.

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.

This versatile zesty spread can form the base of an amazing dessert pie or tart, serve as a substitute for jam on afternoon tea scones, or even coat your morning toast.

Spoil the special woman in your life or someone soon to embark on the motherhood journey, with these heart-warming and nutritiously guilt-free cookies.

These apple and cinnamon souffles are perfectly fluffy and filled with beautiful spices and warm baked fruit.

Indulge in tangy lemon and fluffy meringue on a buttery, biscuity base for a deliciously zesty sweet treat.

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.

This crumbly macadamia and apricot slice is jam-packed full of texture, sweetness and irresistible flavours that'll keep you coming back for more.

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.

Chopped dates and walnuts give this traditional English teatime treat a contemporary makeover.

Sweet, sugary and fruity, these golden fluffy muffins have a divine baked custard top and tender rhubarb pieces swirled throughout.

Who can resist the sweet delights of a hundreds and thousands biscuit? Recreate everyone's favourite with this classic recipe.

Switch up this classic with nutty wholemeal flour for a hearty afternoon tea.

To make lunchtime morsels, add a few rocket leaves to the mix with the salmon, then bake in regular-sized muffin tins.

Toppings could include pickled peppers, gherkins, Swiss cheese or herby butter.

You can also add fresh blueberries or diced apple to this recipe.

Muffins can take you from breakfast to dessert and every snack in between, so line up the tins and get a batch (or two) going.

If you’re after a quick fix, ditch the syrup and serve these heated with ice cream or natural yoghurt.

Fruity, sweet and tart all in one spoonful, this divine homemade passionfruit and pineapple jam is wonderful spread on warm scones or freshly toasted sour dough.

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.

This zucchini and walnut loaf is beautiful served warm or toasted with a generous spread of butter. The addition of zucchini gives a wonderful texture to the bread, and you can be assured you're serving your family their dose of vegetables, disguised in a sweet, nutty slice.

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

This glorious fruity pie with its thick, buttery crust is perfect for Winter weekends at home.

You'll love these individual portions of the dessert classic, apple and rhubarb strudel. There's something about flaky golden pastry and warm, stewed sweet that works so well!

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.

Easy to freeze and defrost when you please!

Relive Granny's sweet apple pie with this rich dessert best served with vanilla ice-cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Be sure to enjoy the cheeky addition of calvados, rum or brandy (or all three!)

You could also use apples or add spices and flaked almonds to the mix.

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

You can experiment with all kinds of dried fruit for this recipe. Filled with the goodness and energy of oats, it's the perfect kid refueller.

Pepitas, oats and coconut add plenty of nutty, crunchy fibre to this fruity muesli slice. A great lunch-box addition, especially as this recipe nut-free.

All the pleasures of banana bread, minus all the gluten. Now you can have your cake, and eat it too.

Snowy chocolate mountain

If you like sweet treats but are keeping an eye on your weight, don’t fill the biscuits simply dust them lightly with icing sugar. If served individually, this will yield 16 biscuits. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not 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

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

Uncooked dough suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Store biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Note

You can whip up these mini fruit mince cupcakes in a flash with just 15 minutes baking time. They're a great addition to a festive spread at Christmas, and a welcome treat all year round!

A simple recipe for a classic spread, a jar of lemon curd is always a welcome sight in the fridge.

Marmalade will keep, unopened, for 6 months in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Once opened, refrigerate for up to 3 months. Note

Why enjoy one French classic for breakfast when you can combine two? These french toast croissants are filled with fresh slices of strawberry and strawberry jam for a fruity, oozing centre.

Enjoy the sunshine with some loved ones and pass around this simple fruit slice with a rich dark chocolate underside.

Make a batch of these mini quiches for your next picnic, a children's birthday party or even a light lunch served with salad.

These camomile and honey mini muffins are a sweet treat that's absolutely perfect with an afternoon cuppa.

Alexa Johnston bakes a dainty afternoon tea.

To crush sweets, place in a plastic food storage bag then pound with a rolling pin. Makes 25 Note

You can use any combination of dried fruit you like. Makes 12 Note

Not suitable to freeze. Note

Make ahead: Cook slice up to 4 days ahead. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Note

Traditionally made in autumn to coincide with the harvest, this apple custard cake is a delightful marriage between the tartness of apples and the sweetness of custard and cake.

Makes 32 pieces Heat the blade of a large knife under hot running water before cutting slice. Note

Lattice Biscuits are no longer being made, but any plain un-iced biscuit can be used.

When you have extra lemons, freeze juice in ice-cube trays for later use. You’ll need about 4 lemons. Note

You’ll need to steam or microwave about 300g peeled pumpkin for this recipe. You can also make this in a 19cm (base measurement) square pan. Note

Warm caster sugar by placing in baking tray in warm oven (160°C) for 2 minutes. Jamsetta is available from the baking aisle of any supermarket. To test if jam is set: Place a teaspoon of jam on a chilled saucer; cool. Push jam with a finger; if it wrinkles, it’s ready to bottle. Note

3 medium mashed bananas equals 1 1/2 cups. Note

Kids will love these fun spotty chocolate cakes, ideal for a party.

These gorgeous cupcakes by Woman's Day are exquisitely delicate and absolutely perfect for a fairy themed birthday party or even an afternoon tea. Serve them on your daintiest china.

Of all the fruit and nut loaf recipes, this one by Woman's Day has to be in the top 5. Gluten-free, stuffed with your favourite dried fruits and richly sweetened with brown sugar, it's irresistible.

We used milk and water to to make the base, for a lighter result – all milk or all water can also be used. Milk is best for scones/scrolls. Note

These biscuits will still be soft when they’re cooked, but will harden on cooling. Note

Test muffins with a skewer – if it comes out clean and dry, they are cooked. These muffins are best served warm. Note

Master the art of the classic sponge cake with this delicious version sandwiched with whipped cream and passionfruit butter.

If you prefer, add 1 cup grated carrot to the mixture in place of 1 banana. Note

These light, fluffy scones have the added sweetness of dates. They are perfect for a morning or afternoon snack.

A carefully applied cookie cutter will ensure these dainty pink and white themed honey biscuits are perfectly symmetrical. Enjoy them with your afternoon cuppa.

A smaller amount of mixed fruit results a lighter, but equally delicious fruitcake. A generous slosh of sherry has still been added though, so there's no need to fret.

To make a light, fluffy teacake, it is important to cream the butter and sugar thoroughly, until mixture is as light and white as possible. Note

Unfilled sponge suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Slathered with thick and sweet caramel icing, this slice rich and delicious afternoon treat to be savoured slowly.

You can top with sliced strawberries or any other fruit of your choice. Makes 8 Note