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Afternoon tea can be as fancy as you like, from a simple teatime treat to the full works with finger sandwiches and china teapot! If you're after ideas on how to make afternoon tea at home, we have delicious recipes to create a truly scrumptious spread.
This easy fairy cake recipe is lovely for afternoon tea at home or birthday parties. Fluffy vanilla sponge, creamy icing and sweet strawberry jam are a classic combination, and the butterfly decoration is simple to do but oh-so-pretty. Find out how to make fairy cakes with our step-by-step recipe and how-to videos.
These tasty flapjacks have a classic base of oats, butter and golden syrup for that delicious chewy texture. Our recipe is studded with crunchy seeds, juicy apricots and sultanas – perfect for snacking on-the-go or relaxing with a cuppa. What's more, this easy flapjack recipe takes just 30 minutes to make. Find out how to make flapjacks and you'll always have a tasty treat to hand!
Simple yet stunning, these pretty little classic cakes are a sensation every time
A so-worth-it sweet pastry recipe that combines light, flaky overnight-chilled pastry with sweet creamy custard and crunchy almonds.
Whether an energising breakfast, brunch or a teatime treat, a blueberry muffin is always a good idea! This nutritious, vegan-friendly recipe packs in berries, wholemeal flour and omega-3 rich chia seeds, while maple syrup replaces refined sugar for a lighter, yet oh-so-satisfying bake.
Rich and indulgent, this really is the ultimate chocolate fudge cake recipe and perfect for all chocolate-lovers or a special occasion.
These air-fryer scones have a secret ingredient that'll get everyone talking. Creamy yet light in texture, sweet with a hint of vanilla, this could become your go-to scone recipe for cream teas. And if you don't have an air-fryer, you can always bake them in the oven.
This gorgeous Swiss roll recipe is inspired by the classic summer pud: Eton mess, starring sweet and juicy seasonal strawberries. We've used readymade meringue to keep things really easy, which marries perfectly with the luscious whipped cream. A simple yet sophisticated end to a summer meal!
This fruity almond cake is a real crowd-pleaser, ideal for summer parties, BBQs and picnics. No need to make croissants either – just grab a couple from the freezer! Finish with a scattering of flaked almonds and a dusting of icing sugar for a really impressive yet easy dessert.
This classic strawberry tart filled with luxe crème pâtissière makes a stunning dessert for summer hosting or a family gathering. This recipe requires a little prep and patience, but the effort is totally worth it. Celebrate seasonal strawberries and impress everyone with this beautiful creation!
A classic tiramisu recipe doesn't have to be time-consuming or difficult. This simple, three-step recipe will have an impressive dessert on the table in twenty minutes.
This traditional dessert recipe consists of a shortcrust pastry case topped with jam, custard and desiccated coconut. We've served ours with fresh raspberries for a juicy pop of flavour.
All the simplicity of a flapjack with the sophisticated flavours of olive oil salted caramel and tangy pops of raspberry. This is the sort of bake you can surprise and impress guests with, especially as it's vegan-friendly and dairy-free, or produce on a picnic and watch the pieces disappear! Bake ahead and freeze for a stash in reserve.
Upside-down cakes look pretty and taste amazing, with the upside-down baking method creating a moist and moreish texture. This sweet orange and fragrant fennel recipe is made with a handful of ingredients, yet looks so special. Serve warm with crème fraîche for dessert or cool completely for a teatime treat.
This dessert is a real showstopper: buttery, flaky shortcrust pastry is filled with sweet almond frangipane filling and then topped with the most beautifully coloured plum slices. Serve warm with a dollop of cream.
These gooey and crunchy marshmallow rice crispy cakes won’t just get the kids excited! With a milk chocolate topping, these moreish bites make a delicious after-dinner nibble or afternoon tea treat. Made with just four ingredients, our no-bake recipe is perfect for all the family.
Bake a batch of these classic ginger biscuits, they're seriously easy to make and totally irresistible
Chocolate, cherries and cream – what’s not to like about this black forest gateau recipe! Put your baking skills to the test and rustle up this German dessert that’s guaranteed to impress friends and family
Try spreading this luscious fig and ginger jam over some toast, crackers or scones for a sophisticated breakfast topping
This deliciously chocolaty cake is rich and indulgent. Enjoy a slice as an occasional treat.
Blood oranges, also known as Jaffa Reds have a unique raspberry-like taste, and they're perfect in this show-stopping bake
Use up Easter chocolate and hot cross buns in this fun twist on rocky road.
A delectable twist on the classic cinnamon bun that's a fitting special bake for Easter, these raspberry and cardamom buns are sweet and fragrant. This is a great baking project for an afternoon, and the effort is totally worth it. Finish with a drizzle of honey-laced cream cheese icing and chopped pistachios, and prepare to impress!
Buttery, chewy and moreish, blondies are on trend for a reason! Like brownies without the chocolate, although many blondies contain white chocolate, the caramel-vanilla flavours pair well with bold fruit. Our blondie recipe adds a new dimension with zesty lemon and zingy passion fruit. Great for Easter hosting or just a fun teatime treat, you can make these ahead, then decorate before serving.
Classic Easter cornflake cakes get a glow-up with this sticky honey and yogurt cheesecake recipe. This is a real crowdpleaser for your Easter lunch gatherings and best of all, you can prep it in advance for low-stress hosting. Finish with a drizzle of honey, crumbled cornflakes, mini eggs and grated chocolate.
This dense, decadent showstopper is a magical mash-up of two favourites – sticky toffee pudding and classic carrot cake. Everyone can have a go making this, no delicate piping required and you can even bake and assemble it ahead of time. Serve for Easter lunch, Sunday roast or birthday parties… This is one carrot cake recipe you'll be making again!
If you're looking for a chocolate cookie recipe with a difference, this could be it! Perfect for an afternoon tea at home or just a nice teatime treat, the star ingredient here is rosemary, lending fabulously fragrant and subtly peppery notes. Combined with rich, dark chocolate and sweet orange, it's a combo not to be missed!
If you love homemade chutney, you'll love this tangy, warmly spiced chutney recipe starring spring rhubarb (although you could use slightly sweeter forced rhubarb in winter). The vivid pink colour is so attractive, but it's the intense flavour that will really bowl you over. Enjoy with cold cuts, cheese or whatever you fancy.
Zingy lemon and creamy white chocolate are a match made in heaven in these delicious cookies - the perfect afternoon treat.
These delicate pastel-coloured iced buns will make a gorgeous addition to an afternoon tea spread. Serve with a cup of your mum's favourite tea and savoury sandwiches or nibbles
These easy biscuits combine a dairy-free homemade shortbread cookie recipe with jammy dodger-like gooey jam centres, and they're a great way to get the kids involved in the kitchen too!
Start the day with a speedy breakfast for all to share
If you've run out of eggs but have the urge to bake a cake for some very lucky people, help is at hand. This wonderfully moist chocolate cake is made from an ingenious combination of ingredients and finished with an irresistibly glossy icing on top.