You could use any dried fruit instead of the sultanas. Dried cranberries would be the best combination with apples for this excellent dessert. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream to top it off. Note

Delight the kids this weekend with these easy baked mini donuts.

This easy recipe transforms a simple packet cake mix into a marbled chocolate slab cake with swirly pink icing.

Try different colours of popcorn for a multi-coloured effect on this cheeky pig cake. Use leftover lollies, biscuits and popcorn for take-home lolly bags.

You can make this savoury loaf up to a day ahead. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Note

We used a strong, stilton-like blue cheese in this recipe. Note

A family favourite.

This has to be the perfect pud: sticky, sweet and oh-so scrumptious. And it's a cinch to make, too!

Equipment: Food processor; chopping board; butter knife; spatula; 100cm rabbit-shaped cookie cutter For rabbit shaped cookie cutters, try: Everten.com.au; Koolcookiecutters.com.au; Sweetthemes.com.au; theraspberrybutterfly.com.au; Hat trick Note

Great for brunch, the lunch box or with soup.

Put the kettle on and enjoy a slice of this fluffy banana and pineapple cake with orange icing.

Decorated with silver cachous and ribbon, these little fruit cakes make the loveliest Christmas gift.

Get the kids busy in the kitchen with these impressive peanut butter cupcakes. Instructions include steps where the little ones can help out.

Filled with chocolate chips and topped with crunchy brazil nuts, this fruity Christmas slice is a keeper.

Thrill your child with this adorable and delicious handbag birthday cake!

Kids will adore these vegemite-flavoured scones filled with more vegemite and sliced tomatoes.

To cool rhubarb quickly, spread a thin layer in a baking tray. Make ahead: make loaf the day before; store in an airtight container at room temperature. Note

Going gluten-free shouldn't have to mean giving up all your favourite treats. These gluten-free chocolate fudge brownies are dense, chocolatey and immensely satisfying.

These gluten-free mini quiches are great for a school or work lunch.

The cake will keep in an airtight container, at room temperature, for up to 4 days, and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Store any unused sauce in the refrigerator. Note

It is important to slice the limes as thinly as possible because the rind tends to be tougher than any other citrus fruit. Note

You can bake cake in a 25cm square cake pan; bake for 1 hour 25 minutes. Note

With its crispy base and creamy coconut filling studded with raspberries, this decadent slice makes a stunning sweet treat.

Try this more wholesome take on a birthday cake with these gorgeous caterpillar cupcakes topped with honey cream cheese icing.

Filled with sweet hazelnut frangipane and juicy blueberries, these mini tarts make a satisfying sweet treat, especially served with a dollop of whipped cream.

A light sponge is topped with raspberry jam and crispy coconut in this winning slice.

These friands are delicious served with thick cream.

Cake is cooked when a wooden skewer inserted into centre comes out clean and dry. Note

British in origin, the simnel cake is mostly enjoyed during Easter. These Woman's Day muffin sized versions are jam-packed with fruit and spice, and just the perfect amount of brandy.

No Christmas would be complete without a deliciously plump fruit cake.

Make sure bowls and beaters are clean and dry to ensure maximum egg white volume. Note

These elegant sponges are light as air and simply delectable topped with sweet coffee icing and chopped almonds.

Get the kids busy in the kitchen with these easy orange cupcakes.

Use baking paper as handles to lift cake from pan. Do not turn it upside down as the crumble may fall off. If you cannot find pear slices, use pear halves, drain well and slice thickly. Note

Packed with chopped dates, chocolate chips and chopped pistachios, these not-too-sweet muffins make a tasty morning or afternoon treat.

Thrill the chocoholics in your life this Easter with these scrumptious hot cross buns.

Wheaten cornflour gives a lighter result, but normal cornflour can be used. Note

Not unlike mini pecan pies but for the medley nut filling, these nut tartlets by Woman's Day are a sweet and decadent treat, perfect with your afternoon cuppa and chat with friends.

These melt-in-your-mouth biscuits are divine with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

Put the kettle on and enjoy a thick slice of this moist date cake with coffee icing.

Replace milk chocolate with dark or white, if preferred. Note

Make the most of summer nectarines in these delightful, crunchy-topped muffins.

Get the kids busy in the kitchen with these adorable shortbread buttons.

MAKES ABOUT 16 Microwave syrup in a microwave-safe bowl on high (100% power) 10-20 seconds. Bake the cut-out shapes with other cookies 5-7 minutes, then keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Note

These delightful biscuits are perfect served with hot espresso.

This lovely cake will fill your house with the comforting scent of apple, cinnamon and pecan. Perfect for the cooler months of the year.

These golden brown biscuits are drizzled in lemon icing.

Delicious and divinely pretty, these Turkish delight cupcakes are an exquisite treat to make for an afternoon tea party or any other elegant celebration.

A genuine Australian classic, pumpkin scones are best scoffed warm and spread with lashings of butter.

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These little lime and berry friands may be tiny, but they're absolutely bursting with flavour.

Citrus lovers, this one's for you. A buttery citrus cake with glace icing and candied orange and lemon slices.

This cake is so simple and delicious you're sure to go bananas! Moist and fruity, banana cake is always a winner. Make a simple lemon icing if you want to zing it up a bit.

Light, zesty and crumbly, these beautiful shortbread biscuits are beautiful enjoyed with a cup of tea or given as gifts to loved ones.

A clear lunch-box winner, packed with fruit and fibre, these banana, craisin and macadamia muffins are utterly delicious.

This banana loaf recipe is a cut above average thanks to the brown sugar caramel frosting.

Perfect with a dollop of cream and a coffee, this orange and passionfruit cake is fruity, sweet and deliciously dense.

Nutty brownies are the best brownies, and these pecan and chocolate brownies are right at the top of the pile. Pecans mild flavour and soft texture makes them ideal for baking.

Wow your guests with these mouth-watering little apple ginger cakes dripping with lemon icing.

Crunchy golden coconut, pecans and brown sugar make a divine topping for this luscious pineapple cake. It's lovely served still warm with a drizzle of cream.

Finished with a drizzle of toffee, this coffee and walnut cake is the perfect afternoon tea treat, offering complex flavours and a great, dense texture.

There's nothing like the flavour of home-made jams and preserves. This strawberry conserve recipe uses lemon pips to help with setting, and lemon juice to add piquancy. Delicious.

Roasting stone fruits intensifies their flavour as well as drawing out their natural sweetness, which helps make this roast nectarine tart exceedingly delicious. Serve warm with lashings of cream.

Treacle is sweeter than molasses, but not as sweet as golden syrup, and it has a slightly bitter taste. If you don't have any treacle you can make these little gingerbread loaves with golden syrup but may want to remove one tablespoon of sugar from the recipe.

Bite into this simple but delicious apple teacake and enjoy the rich layer of custard in the middle. Country cooking that has stood the test of time.

You can use fresh pears for this delectable roasted pear tart, just make sure that they're on the slightly firm side of ripe and peel them carefully first.

Also known as a jelly roll in the United States, this filled and rolled sponge cake has long been a favourite in Britain and Australia, although its true origins are obscure. Quick and easy to make yet very impressive-looking, slices of the roll are good served warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream.

For an easy, elegant dessert, try these decadent sandwiches of golden puff pastry, juicy berries and custard cream.

Now an established classic in the honour roll of great cookie recipes, these white chocolate and macadamia cookies are crisp on the edges and deliciously chewy inside. The perfect mid-afternoon indulgence.

When it comes to gluten-free baking, sometimes gluten-free flour is not enough on its own. This gluten-free scones recipe lets you get the right texture and taste without adding gluten.

Brighten up a cold morning with this indulgent cinnamon toast with caramelised apples, the perfect dish for a celebratory brunch.

This recipe can be made a week ahead. Note

This crisp, biscotti-style chocolate almond bread makes a satisfying snap when you bite into it. Unless, of course, it's thoroughly dunked in your coffee first.

Sweet, golden and wonderfully fluffy, these friands are packed full of juicy cherries to create a perfect morning or afternoon tea treat.

A traditional baba tin is the best option for this zesty lime syrup cake, but you can use an ordinary ring or loaf tin.

For a delicious weekend treat, try this fluffy banana cake topped with tangy passionfruit icing.

These banana and date muffins are great for the lunchbox, provide loads of fibre and energy, and couldn't be easier to make.

These savory muffins with a kick make a tasty soy snack.

This elegant berry nougat cheesecake is dreamy, creamy and irresistible. Just the ticket for a fancy afternoon tea.

Studded with whole, poached pears, this vanilla pear and almond cake makes a spectacular centrepiece for any table. Serve while still warm with double or clotted cream for a delicious end to a meal.

Usually considered German or Austrian in origin, the strudel is also claimed by Hungary, where it is called rétes; it probably came to all these areas from Turkey, as baklava.

These tart yet sweet bars are a taste sensation. Photography by Rodney Macuja/bauersyndication.com.au

This lime and poppy seed syrup cake is topped with fragrant lime zest. Before you grate the lime, make sure it is at room temperature and roll it, pressing down hard with your hand, on the kitchen bench to bring out the oil in the peel.

The perfect treat for those of us who prefer zesty flavours to overpoweringly sweet ones. With delicate meringue cases and a lemon cream cheese cake these delights are sure to impress.

Cut yourself a big slice of this light and fluffy almond, honey and sweet spiced cake to enjoy as morning or afternoon tea with a cup of your favourite brew.

This is a beautiful cake, the combination of tart quince, sweet blackberries, delicate sponge and crumble is unusual and exquisite. Quince and blackberry crumble cake is the perfect tea-time indulgence.

Piled high with fluffy frosting, cloud cakes are as light and dreamy as their name suggests. Add a dash of colour by sprinkling them with coloured sugar.

A ginger kiss that is perfect for an afternoon cup of tea with visitors, or on your own.

A simply delicious recipe with vanilla apple and whipped cream from the city of love.

Sweet, golden and crunchy, these beautiful coffee snaps are brilliant enjoyed with a hot cuppa for afternoon or morning tea.

Try these delicious morsels for your next afternoon tea.

Passionfruit is an often underrated fruit but you won't be forgetting its sweet flavours anytime soon with this creamy buttermilk cake and syrupy passionfruit icing.

With less than ten ingredients this whole orange cake with citrus icing is super easy to make and is the perfect way to treat yourself, as well as your guests.

Rich, crunchy, dense and caramelly, this upside-down chocolate caramel nut cake is a slice of pure indulgence. Perfect with coffee as a special afternoon tea, or served up to celebrate a birthday.

These mini choc chip friands can be made a day ahead if you're baking to entertain, and go down a treat with a cup of good coffee. They also freeze well, just don't ice them beforehand.

The combination of chocolate chips to this fluffy banana bread creates a beautiful morning tea treat the whole family will love. Serve with lashings of whipped nut butter.

Put the kettle on and enjoy a sweet, golden passionfruit butter biscuit with your cup of coffee as a relaxing morning tea.