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Apple Chelsea buns

Apple chelsea buns

Recreate this glorious bakery specialty with the soft, sweet, doughy apple scrolls, perfectly drizzled with a light glaze.
Apple crumble tartlets

Apple crumble tartlets

These delicate apple crumble tartlets are perfect served warm straight out of the oven with a scoop of ice-cream.
Apple pecan bread

Apple pecan bread

Somewhere between a slice, a bread and a cake, this divine dessert pecan bread pairs crunchy, nutty pecans with soft, syrupy apples.
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Apple tarte tatin

Apple tarte tatin

A simple take on the classic French dessert - complete with golden pastry, sweet warm apples and and dollop of whipped cream.
Apple tea cake

Apple tea cake

Cut yourself a large slice of this warm, moist apple cake - delicious served fresh from the oven with a drizzle of cream and a mug of tea.
Apple teacakes

Apple teacakes

These mini apple teacakes are deliciously fluffy and sweet, and are best enjoyed drizzled with honey and sprinkled with almonds.
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Apricot and coconut chocolates

Apricot and coconut chocolates

Perfect to pop in your Christmas advent calendar or just make as small treats for throughout the week, these apricot and coconut chocolates are absolutely divine.
Carrot pecan cake

Carrot pecan cake

Fluffy, golden carrot cake is swirled with crunchy pecans and topped with a sweet, creamy cream cheese frosting to create the most wonderful dessert suitable any time of the day.
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Chestnut roulade

Chestnut roulade

Roulade means "roll" in French. Here, chestnut puree, lashings of cream and fresh raspberries give an interesting twist to the traditional British swiss roll.
Gluten-free blueberry cake

Gluten-free blueberry cake

Light and fluffy, this beautiful orange spiced cake is stuffed with juicy blueberries and topped with a sweet icing to create this wonderful gluten-free dessert.
Hazelnut dukkah eggs

Hazelnut dukkah eggs

Perfectly soft boiled eggs are divine when rolled in a crunchy, nutty homemade hazelnut dukkah. Serve your eggs with a zesty artichoke side salad and Lebanese bread for a delicious breakfast or lunch.
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Honey sponge roll

Honey sponge roll

Morning tea, afternoon tea, dessert or a sweet treat for a picnic, this creamy sponge is as versatile as it is easy to make.
Lemon coconut cake

Lemon coconut cake

This beautiful celebration cake is surprisingly easy to make. Top with lemon icing and fresh flowers, it is guaranteed to be a winner.
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Fancy sandwiches

Fancy sandwiches

Made with love for Mum. Say 'Thank you' with a sweet and savoury feast. Dainty sandwiches with tasty fillings are great for parties and can be made a few hours ahead, as long as you keep them covered and chilled. Try these two simple, yet delectable fillings.
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German apple and blackberry cake

German apple and blackberry cake

This cake is perfect for a family get-together on Mother’s Day. If you are lucky to have a sunny autumn afternoon, it could be eaten in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Orange and almond loaf

Orange and almond loaf

Loaves seem to have an old-fashioned feel about them, but they are lovely with a cup of tea on a chilly day and they make an excellent afternoon tea for hungry teenagers.
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Easy sugar plum pudding

Easy sugar plum pudding

Everyone loves a sweet, moist cake, especially when it's easy-to-make and will still delight the fussiest of critics. This divine sugar plum pudding topped with toasted almonds is wonderful served with fresh cream or custard.
Corn, Capsicum and Cheese Muffins

Corn, capsicum and cheese muffins

Makes 12 Note
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Quick Berry Jam

Quick berry jam

To prevent jam boiling over, a large bowl is essential. Quick berry jam will keep for several weeks, or longer, in the refrigerator. Note
Spiced Banana Muffins

Spiced banana muffins

For decoration, slice another banana and arrange on baking paper on a heatproof plate. Microwave on high for 5 minutes to dry, then use to top muffins, before baking. Alternatively, you could use this recipe to make 12 mini muffins, using a smaller muffin-pan. Note
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Pecan Caramel Slice

Pecan caramel slice

The pastry can also be made in the food processor. Place the flour, baking powder and butter in a food processor. Process until the mixture looks like coarse breadcrumbs. Add the egg and process until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until required Makes 14 fingers Note
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Nutty biffs

Nutty biffs

While they may be a tough nut to crack, they are an easy nut to turn into tempting sweet treats.
Irish dream cake

Irish dream cake

While they may be a tough nut to crack, they are an easy nut to turn into tempting sweet treats.
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Ariane Barker’s apple tart

Ariane Barker’s apple tart

Relive Granny's sweet apple pie with this rich dessert best served with vanilla ice-cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Be sure to enjoy the cheeky addition of calvados, rum or brandy (or all three!)
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Swiss Roll

Swiss roll

Sprinkling caster sugar on a tea towel prevents cake from sticking during cooling. It is very important to roll this cake while hot to prevent cracking. Note
Lemon Meringue Tart

Lemon meringue tart

Traditional blind-baking involves lining pie case with baking paper, filling with rice or dried beans and continuing as directed above. Note
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Walnut sultana loaf

Walnut sultana loaf

A pot of coffee or tea and a plate of home baking can give an otherwise drab afternoon a bit of a rise.
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Fruity orange refrigerator biscuits

Fruity orange refrigerator biscuits

Add dried fruit and a little citrus to your sweet biscuits to balance out the butter and sugar and create a new level of flavour your family and friends will love.
Chocolate brazils

Chocolate brazils

A pot of coffee or tea and a plate of home baking can give an otherwise drab afternoon a bit of a rise. I like to include nuts in sweet baking to balance out the butter and sugar. They also make baking taste scrumptious
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Cinnamon Sugar Twists

Cinnamon sugar twists

If preferred, substitute cinnamon sugar for caster sugar and cinnamon, available in spice section of supermarkets. Note
Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream cheese frosting

Instead of citrus rind, flavour the frosting with either 1 tablespoon citrus juice or 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Note
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Easy Vanilla Slice

Easy vanilla slice

To give a firmer result, we used 600ml cream, not 700ml as instructed on pudding packet directions. Makes 8 Note
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Gluten-free banana and date loaf

Gluten-free banana and date loaf

Create a delicious morning tea treat with this simple banana and date loaf. The best part is that it's free of gluten - so everyone can enjoy this moreish recipe!
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Mediterranean brioche

Mediterranean brioche

Pack your family this hearty picnic lunch by Sophie Gray, slip, slop, slap and head for the great outdoors
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Caramel chocolate slice

Traditional caramel chocolate slice

The combination of smooth, sweet caramel and creamy chocolate goes brilliantly together in this gorgeous slice. Enjoy a piece with a hot coffee for morning or afternoon tea.
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Shortbread

Shortbread

If you like shortbread that melts in the mouth, use 1 cup of icing sugar instead of the caster sugar and substitute 1 cup of the plain flour with cornflour. We’ve shaped our shortbread into “petticoat tails”, one of the traditional Scottish ways. It’s thought this recipe was brought from France by Mary, Queen of […]
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Shortbread creams

Shortbread creams

If you like sweet treats but are keeping an eye on your weight, don’t fill the biscuits simply dust them lightly with icing sugar. If served individually, this will yield 16 biscuits. Note
Apple custard crumble cake

Apple custard crumble cake

Combining two glorious desserts of apple crumble and custard, this cake is a sweet treat that is sure to become a family favourite.
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Earl Grey sultana cake

Earl grey sultana cake

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. To make tea, pour 1 cup of boiling water into a heatproof jug. Add 2 earl grey tea bags; stand for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Note
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banana and raspberry loaf

Banana and raspberry loaf

This loaf can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days. You can wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and seal in an airtight container before freezing for up to one month. Thaw slices at room temperature, straight from the freezer. Note
BLUEBERRY SOUR CREAM CAKES

Blueberry sour cream cakes

Un-iced cakes can be frozen for up to 2 months. Not suitable to microwave. Cakes can be made up to two days ahead; store in an airtight container. Ice up to one day ahead. Note
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HUMMINGBIRD CAKES

Hummingbird cakes

You will need two large (460g) overripe bananas for this recipe. Rectangular foil storage containers (8cm x 16cm, base measurement 2-cup capacity) are recommended to bake these cakes. Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
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Mini fruit mince cakes

Mini fruit mince cakes

With just 15 minutes baking time there's no need for these fruit mince cupcakes to merely be enjoyed at Christmas. Treat yourself all year long!
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STRAWBERRY CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST

Strawberry croissant French toast

Why enjoy one French classic for breakfast when you can combine two? These french toast croissants are filled with fresh slices of strawberry and strawberry jam for a fruity, oozing centre.
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