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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.
These cute cherry Bakewell cookies are a great edible gift idea for Valentine's Day. Studded with dark chocolate chunks and salted almonds, then finished with a cherry on top, you won't get a sweeter Valentine's date.
Master the best vanilla cupcake recipe with these simple delights. Fluffy, golden sponge is topped with a swirl of rich vanilla buttercream for an easy bake that will be the star of any birthday party, afternoon tea or bake sale.
Chocolate and raspberries are a winning combination with the acid fruit of the berries cutting through the richness of the chocolate
What's a brookie? A brownie-cookie mash-up that's guaranteed to melt your heart. Peanut butter is the perfect contrast to chocolate’s sweet and silky profile, with its rich, sweet and slightly salty flavour. Serve this up for friends and family and watch it disappear!
These quick and simple mug cakes are made all the more special by sweet and fragrant Conference pears
This dreamy baked vanilla cheesecake is the ultimate comforting dessert
These fruity strawberry and vanilla cupcakes are the perfect way to spoil your loved ones this Mother's Day
This creamy, vanilla dessert really is magic. Made with a single cake mixture, the cake splits into 3 delicious layers as it cooks, giving you a beautiful dessert with different textures.
These cute little dairy-free cupcakes are the perfect afternoon treat
Whether it's used for a trifle, a tart or spread on toast, this sweet, citrus curd starring tangy seasonal grapefruit is too good to miss! It also makes enough to gift to friends or family who love a homemade spread.
Make the most of citrus season and get baking with our zingy pink grapefruit loaf cake. This double citrus cake has a perfectly moist sponge thanks to the orange and grapefruit syrup. Finish with a drizzle of a cream cheese icing - beautiful!
For some fun Christmas baking with the kids, try this white chocolate snowball cookies recipe
These pretty almond cakes are perfect sweet addition to a party or special occasion. Ground almonds in the batter add a delicate texture and flavour, whilst the rose water icing brings a dazzlingly pink floral touch to proceedings.
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.
Packed full of goodness, these tasty muffins are a great way to start the day - or eaten as a snack.
These fruit-filled pastry cakes, hailing from Chorley, are best enjoyed with a cup of tea
This traybake is one of those desserts you can put together in moments. Beat all the ingredients together minus the fruit in a bowl. Stir in sliced apples and blackberries then bake, cool and cut into squares.
Delicious stem ginger and oat cookies are a welcome companion to a steaming cup of milky coffee. Made using golden syrup, rolled oats and both ground and stem ginger, these chewy, crunchy treats can be ready in under half an hour.
A great way to make the most of the freshest green spring asparagus, this quiche has a crisp pastry base and a creamy filling made from asparagus, eggs, cream and gruyere or parmesan cheese. Make it for friends or take it on a picnic.
Make this delicious rhubarb traybake with oat and walnut topping to enjoy this season's rhubarb.
A fruity, creamy traybake recipe using blonde chocolate
This traditional Irish fruit loaf is given a wonderful depth of flavour from whisky and tea - a delicious bake to enjoy with a cuppa.
This banoffee pie is made with gluten-free oatcakes and roasted pecan nuts, the perfect crunch dessert
This marmalade is a zesty delight. Full of tangy citrus fruit, including fresh oranges lemons and limes, and the perfect topping for a crusty piece of toast at breakfast with the family.
Get into the festive spirit and learn how to make a traditional Christmas cake.
Make a batch of these fluffy muffins filled with the sharpness of summer blackberries to balance the sweetness of the batter
Providing gluten-free canapés can be a challenge, but these blinis are the perfect GF base for a variety of toppings at your Christmas dos. Prepare a pile of them in advance then top with party favourites like smoked salmon and sour cream.
These beautiful strawberry shortcakes are made with just three ingredients and are quick and easy to make.
Sticky toffee pudding is an all time family favourite and it just got better with this gluten-free version
Traditionally made with almonds, this nut-free marzipan recipe is made with semolina and vanilla instead, making it the perfect substitute for those with allergies
If you are a fan of the Cherry Bakewell tart, then you will love these gorgeous Bakewell muffins. Dotted with cherries and featuring all the same classic flavours, these moreish muffins make a perfect afternoon snack or sweet treat in a picnic hamper
The best presents are often the ones you make - why not try these simple, Italian snow-like treats
A sweet treat that doubles as a great Christmas gift, these peppermint creams are awfully easy to eat. It's just the right amount of peppermint flavouring prevents these from being too cloying or saccharine, so be sure to follow the recipe exactly.