Muffins are suitable to freeze, stored in an airtight container, for up to 3 months. Note

Chocolate and caramel are a match made in afternoon treat heaven.

For a sweet and satisfying treat, try a slice of this moist cherry and orange loaf, delicious served with a dollop of yoghurt or cream.

Best served in small squares, these dark chocolate, fig and muscat brownies are rich, fruity and spiked with heady muscat.

This dense, moist almond carrot cake has a delicious lemon cream cheese frosting. If you prefer, you can use orange juice and zest in place of lemon in both the cake and frosting.

This steamed fruit pudding is gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free.

Punch phora literally means 'five spices' and is a spice blend of cumin, brown mustard, fenugreek, nigella and fennel commonly used in Eastern India and Bangladesh.

Wonderfully moist from the sweet orange syrup, thos beautiful cake is lovely enjoyed warm or cool with a mug of your favourite cuppa.

Enjoy this buttery classic in slice form.

This cake is a good one for budding pilots, flight attendants or for those who just want to travel the world.

Served warm with a slather of butter, this golden loaf is perfect for the cooler months of the year.

This golden slice makes a delicious, homely dessert served with ice-cream.

This zingy lime and coconut slice is just what you need to awaken the tastebuds.

These mini lemon meringue tartlets are everything you'd want in a tasty, sweet morsel. Crispy pastry, sweet yet tart creamy centre and gently toasted meringue on top.

You can make glacé icing without butter (or oil) but, a tiny amount of butter will add gloss to the icing and make it easy to cut neatly ­without butter, glacé icing tends to shatter when you cut it. Note

You cannot beat one of these classic Italian cookies served alongside a cup of coffee.

These crunchy Italian biscuits are irresistible with a cup of strong espresso.

This is a traditional cake from north-eastern France; you find similar cakes in Germany, Austria and eastern Europe (the names vary slightly: Kugelhopf, Gugelhupf ). You will need an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook for this recipe as the dough is too soft to knead by hand.

Serve these delightful tea loaves warm with spiced honey cream and hot cups of tea.

Everyone loves a jam tart, especially with a little dollop of whipped cream on top. For something slightly different, try filling some of the cases with marmalade rather than jam.

Put the kettle on and treat yourself to one of these fluffy, spiced apple muffins.

Store friands in an airtight container for up to three days. 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. variation peach and coconut friands Omit the glacé pineapple […]

Colour the icing on these cupcakes to match your favourite footy team.

The addition of the cream cheese gives this luscious cake an especially moist, rich quality.

Depending on size of the food processor, the apricots can be processed in two batches. Place saucepan over a small gas jet or element to prevent burning mixture on edge of pan. Note

Have a crack at this easy scone recipe then try different flavour variations - from lemon and currant, cumin and oregano to apricot wholemeal.

Scones are best made on the day of serving. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in oven, wrapped in foil. Use a zester to shred lemon rind. Note

These beautifully coloured and delicate pistachio and orange blossom macrons are an absolute feast for the eyes. Arrange them in a large glass bowl or on a cupcake stand for maximum Wow! factor.

A candy thermometer, available from kitchenware stores, is essential for this recipe. Place thermometer in large saucepan of simmering water while syrup is heating. This will stop thermometer cracking when placed in hot syrup. Once syrup is at correct temperature, return thermometer to pan of water; remove from heat. When cool, rinse and dry. Turron […]

Black sugar is available from health food stores; brown sugar can be used as a substitute. Note

Dipped in melted chocolate, these crunchy biscuits taste excellent with a cup of hot coffee.

These moreish cookies go perfectly with a cold glass of milk.

Stencils are available from cake decorating suppliers and craft stores. FLUFFY MOCK CREAM Note

Dusted with icing sugar and cinnamon, these wholesome muffins make a delightful treat with tea or coffee. You'll need about two overripe bananas.

These sweet butterfly cookies are easier to make than they look and the kids will love them.

Nothing beats freshly baked scones with sweet cherry jam and cream.

They say when it comes to food, looks do matter. So try this nifty new look when next baking a loaf.

Pop the kettle on and enjoy a thick slice of this zesty buttermilk cake drizzled in lime syrup.

It’s worth taking the time to caramelise the apples to a deep caramel colour. It’s important to measure the closed springform pan; the measurement appearing on the base of the springform pan sometimes refers to the measurement of the pan when it is open. Note

Thrill your child on their birthday with this adorable (and delicious) red fire engine cake.

Rich and decadent, you'll only need a small square of this lovely fudge to satisfy the sweetest of cravings. Enjoy with your afternoon cuppa.

This spiced walnut cake with a brandy syrup is rich with the fragrance of cloves, cinnamon and orange.

Drizzled in a hot lime syrup, this moist cake makes an excellent dessert served with cream and raspberries.

Tall 850ml (8cm x 17cm) (3-inch x 6¾-inch) fruit juice cans make good nut roll tins. Use a can opener that cuts just below the rims to cut one end from the can. Wash and dry the can thoroughly before greasing well. Use a double-thickness of foil to cover the top of the can and […]

Nobody was terribly surprised when this pistachio buttercake with orange honey syrup made the Australian Women's Weekly's Top 10 cakes list.

Get the kids busy in the kitchen with these adorable kitty cat cupcakes.

This recipe is also wheat-free, yeast-free and nut-free. Note

These gorgeous miniature berry and rhubarb pies are perfect for a morning or afternoon treat, or a decadent dessert with vanilla ice-cream.

Brought to you by the classic Australian Women's Weekly children's birthday cake cookbook.

Thrill the kids with these easy hot-pink cupcakes topped with Jaffas.

Plain biscuits will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Sandwiched biscuits will keep, refrigerated, in an airtight container for up to 1 week. These bite-size biscuits hail from Piedmont in Italy, a region famed for the combination of chocolate and hazelnuts. Ground nuts lose their flavour quickly so, for a more […]

As delicious as these lemon coconut macarons will be once finished, for a better flavour and a more chewy texture seal them in a container and refrigerate them overnight. It is a most cruel exercise in self restraint, but worth it.

You will need about 2 lemons for this recipe. You can freeze the unused egg whites and use them later in friands, omelettes or a pavlova. VARIATIONS You can make this recipe with other citrus fruit, simply replace the lemon rind and juice with the same amount of rind and juice of whatever citrus fruit […]

Tarts can be made one day ahead; store, in a single layer, in an airtight container. The stars of the day can act all grown-up like their favourite celebrity with a flute of pink fizz in one hand and a canapé in the other. As well, there’s the kids’ all-time favourite jam tarts made into […]

Filled with hazelnut praline cream, this stunning sponge is perfect for a special occasion.

Wondering what to bring to a morning tea? This cake will impress everyone.

For a delightful afternoon treat, serve this cake with butter for spreading and a pot of tea.

This Alsatian Christmas bundt is fluffy, buttery and completely delicious with its spiced walnut filling.

Put the kettle on and indulge in a thick slice of this crumble-topped raisin cake.

You’ll need 3 lemons to make this recipe. Note

Perfect for a kid's birthday party, these butterfly cupcakes are fun to both make and eat.

Ahh, biscotti. It's really a biscuit for grown ups. We've given it a little facelift here, and added some coffee flavour and toasted hazelnuts; hide from the kids and enjoy with your afternoon cuppa.

Petit madeleines, such a big reputation for such a little cake. You too can make like you're in Paris, musing on times past with a pot of tea and a delicate madeleine.

For a real chocolate rush, try this rich cake with warm sauce.

A fruity delight to share.

Soft and zesty, this classic cake should be served with heaps of strawberries to create fresh flavour profiles to complement your afternoon tea.

With a creamy custard filling and cinnamon sugar topping, these apple muffins are the perfect sweet treat.

The kids will love these vanilla cupcakes topped with pink whipped cream and fresh berries.

Give your traditional shortbread recipe a more robust and festive flavour by trying these brown sugar and spice shortbread sticks. They would also make a thoughtful gift.

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

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