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.
Chocolate and beetroot is a classic combo in a cake – the beetroot adds an earthy sweetness that works harmoniously with rich dark chocolate. In this chocolate beetroot cake recipe, we've added a creamy icing and tangy blackberry and beetroot drizzle. This is one special teatime treat!
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
When it comes to adding flavour, salt isn’t the only answer. We’ve mixed up some of the best alternatives for the ultimate seasoning
The warming hug-in-a-sip hot toddy was the inspiration behind these dessert canapé cakes made with honey, lemon and whisky.
A fun twist on the nostalgic Black Forest cake, this almond cake is rich, nutty, and bursting with holiday cheer—guaranteed to steal the show at any Christmas table!
With a spiced pumpkin cheesecake base and a melting s'mores topping, these tasty little bites are perfect for your Halloween party spreads. Or simply bake a batch for a cute teatime treat – you can use butternut squash if pumpkin isn't available.
Who says mincemeat is only for mince pies? Its rich, spiced flavour makes it an ideal ingredient for a whole host of Christmas baking ideas. Try this twist on the classic shortcake recipe for a delightful festive dessert or teatime treat.
This fragrant almond tart is a classic British dessert and true family favourite. This traditional Bakewell tart recipe includes buttery homemade pastry with a thick layer of raspberry jam and a soft frangipane topping.
These gooey chocolate brownies with whisky-infused caramel are easy to make and taste absolutely divine.
Once you've mastered this easy vanilla cupcake recipe, you'll want to make it on repeat! Fluffy, golden sponge is topped with a swirl of rich vanilla buttercream for a classic bake that will be the star of any birthday party, afternoon tea or bake sale.
Surprise friends and family with these quick and easy sweet treats. These delicious rocky road bars are topped with homemade fudge and can be made ahead of Christmas day – they will keep, in an airtight container, for up to one week.
Add some umami to your baking with these sweet 'n' salty miso blondies, studded with chunks of white and dark chocolate. Suitable for plant-based or dairy-free diets, they're a simple-to-make, moreish teatime treat or snack. But be quick, these won't kick around for long!
Looking for a healthy sweet treat you can batch-cook for the week ahead? This low-calorie brownie recipe is the answer. Made with green lentils, these deliciously fudgy brownies are super-simple to whip up in just 30 minutes. Plus, they’re high in fibre and gluten-free!
Grisly and ghoulish, but deliciously tomatoey, this Halloween fingers recipe is so easy to make and the fingers are great for dipping. A fun Halloween alternative to eggs and soldiers!
Enjoy the flavours of black tea and sweet dried fruit in this classic Bara brith recipe. Serve warm with a generous spread of butter.
The impressive gluten-free Christmas cake is elegant, delicious, and easy to prepare
Impress party guests with these little lemon tarts made with shop-bought pastry cases and a creamy lemon curd filling.
The best presents are often the ones you make - why not try these simple, Italian snow-like treats
Advocaat is a sort of Dutch eggnog, and, used in recipes like this one for fluffy cupcakes, lends a boozy, Christmassy richness to proceedings. With buttercream icing piped over the top, these little cakes will make an irresistible addition to your festive menus.
Impress your guests with this delicious bruschetta idea. Garlic and mushrooms are always a match made in food heaven, but particularly so when shiitake mushrooms and garlic come together. Serve on sourdough and drizzle with pesto.
These apple pastries are so easy to make, everyone can get stuck in helping! With a caramelised honey and apple base, they are reminiscent of a classic apple tarte Tatin with much less prep time and no caramel to make. Enjoy warm with a little cream or ice cream or allow to cool and serve with a cuppa.
No stirring over a hot stove with this strawberry jam recipe! Jam-meets-coulis, this sweet treat is healthier than some jam recipes, with just a little honey to sweeten the fruit instead of sugar. Allow to cool before serving on toast or with your favourite breakfast bowl, or you could even enjoy it for pudding with some Greek yogurt or crème fraîche.
Master the perfect brownie with our tried-and-tested recipe. Nice and gooey in the middle but with a crisp edge, everyone will be asking for this chocolate brownie recipe! Lovely with a cuppa or served as an indulgent dessert with a scoop of ice cream.
Master the classic Victoria sponge with our ultimate recipe. We use a little cornflour in the batter to get the cake wonderfully light and airy. Once you've perfected the basics, why not try one of our delicious flavour twists? See below for a few ideas.
Make a batch of these light, fluffy cupcakes to share with your friends and family
Make your own bread with this delicious Pirojki recipe, which has the added bonus of a gorgeous feta filling. The sesame seeds add a moreish light crunch. Perfect for a picnic or as part of a lunch.
Try this mouthwatering tart for an unusual way to use sprouts and crumbly Wensleydale cheese.
Puff pastry can be a saving grace for a last-minute dessert. Put together these festive stars in no time, your guests are sure to love them
Try spreading this luscious fig and ginger jam over some toast, crackers or scones for a sophisticated breakfast topping
Perk up your picnic or lunchbox with this Mexican bean dip – best served with tortilla chips
Pack up the perfect picnic or lunchbox with this filling pancake from Northern Italy.
Send the kids back to school with these crunchy cheese and apple slaw sandwiches