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  • Carrot cake served on a white cake stand

    Easy carrot cake

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.477 ratings

    Top this classic carrot cake with moreish icing and chopped walnuts or pecans. Serve as a sweet treat with a cup of tea any time of the day.

  • Classic cheese scones served on a wire rack with butter alongside

    Classic cheese scones

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.355 ratings

    Indulge in some cheese scones for afternoon tea or as part of a picnic. They're also great served alongside soups and you can freeze them for later use

  • Easy coronation chicken served on a plate with salad

    Easy coronation chicken

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.133 ratings

    Make a classic coronation chicken filling to serve with jacket potatoes or in sandwiches and salads. It's an excellent way to use up leftover chicken after a roast

  • Marmalade & earl grey frangipane tart

    Marmalade & earl grey frangipane tart

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Elevate this Bakewell-inspired tart with the addition of zesty, tangy marmalade and fragrant earl grey tea leaves. Enjoy hot or cold with plenty of cream

  • Financiers served alongside a cup of tea

    Financiers

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Treat family and friends to these miniature French almond cakes for afternoon tea, or take along to a coffee morning. Browning the butter adds extra nuttiness

  • Rhubarb and custard scones on a plate with one scone sliced and spread with fresh cream and rhubarb compote

    Rhubarb & custard scones

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratings

    These delicious scones feature one of Britain's best-loved flavour combinations: rhubarb and custard. Serve with clotted cream for an enjoyable afternoon tea in the garden

  • Vegetarian sausage rolls served on a board

    Vegetarian sausage rolls

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.40 ratings

    Try our flavourful vegetarian sausage rolls, packed with mushrooms, chestnuts, leeks and cheese. They're perfect for a picnic or served with salad for lunch

  • Raspberry ripple blondies on a white cake stand

    Raspberry ripple blondies

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.7 ratings

    Treat the family to this simple but gorgeous traybake. Made with dark and white chocolate and fresh or frozen raspberries, these blondies won't last long

  • Lemon & elderflower traybake in squares

    Lemon & elderflower traybake

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    This clever twist on the classic bakewell has a delicate floral flavour, making it ideal for serving at spring garden parties or bake sales

  • Mini Victoria sponges on a cake stand

    Mini victoria sponge cakes

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.6 ratings

    Make these bite-sized victoria sponges for a special afternoon tea or birthday celebration. Choose your favourite jam for the filling, then add whipped cream

  • Smoked trout tartlets on a cake stand

    Smoked trout tartlets

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.4 ratings

    Rustle up these smoked trout tartlets with lemon and horseradish flavours for afternoon tea. Made from ready-rolled pastry, they're quick and easy to make

  • Vegan apple cake with two slices removed on plates

    Vegan apple cake

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.14 ratings

    Make this apple and almond cake to fill your cake tin. It's an ideal treat for anyone following a dairy-free or vegan diet, and is delicious for afternoon tea with a cuppa

  • Angel cake slices on a small plate

    Angel cake

    A star rating of 3.6 out of 5.13 ratings

    Treat guests to this colourful angel cake with decorative fondant icing. It will go down well with a cuppa for afternoon tea

  • A slice of lemon drizzle cake on a plate, topped with icing

    Lemon drizzle traybake

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.132 ratings

    A classic British cake from Paul Hollywood, this zingy lemon drizzle slice is a simple traybake, made extra special with feather icing

  • Scones with jam & clotted cream on a plate

    Classic scones with jam & clotted cream

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.1388 ratings

    You can have a batch of scones on the table in 20 minutes with Jane Hornby's storecupboard recipe, perfect for unexpected guests

  • Egg & cress club sandwiches cut into triangles

    Egg & cress club sandwich

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.8 ratings

    Enjoy these toasted egg and cress club sandwiches as part of a summer family picnic. Skewer each sandwich with a sandwich pick and serve with crisps

  • Cherry loaf cake cut into slices

    Cherry loaf cake

    A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Make this moreish cherry cake for afternoon tea or a coffee morning. Made with sweet glacé cherries and crunchy almonds, it won't last long

  • Tea & biscuits cheesecake bars served on a patterned board

    Tea & biscuits cheesecake bars

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.6 ratings

    What's better than dunking biscuits into tea? These ingenious tea and biscuits cheesecake bars capture that flavour sensation perfectly

  • Three Paris-Brest on separate plates, being dusted with icing sugar

    Paris-Brest

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Indulge in the regal charm of Paris-Brest – a showstopping French dessert featuring a choux pastry ring filled with luxurious hazelnut mousseline

  • Pimm's scones

    Pimm's scones

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.7 ratings

    Two classics combined into doubly delicious results, these scones will go down a treat at a summer party, served with lashings of Pimm's-soaked fruit and boozy whipped cream

  • Butterfly cupcakes

    Butterfly cupcakes

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings

    These pretty cupcakes are perfect for a special occasion. The flavoured syrup help the cakes stay moist, so you can make them a day ahead and decorate the next day

  • Battenberg cake

    Battenberg cake

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.40 ratings

    Our traditional Battenberg cake is a delicious project for an afternoon in the kitchen. Bake this easy but impressive cake for a special occasion

  • Sandwiches served on afternoon tea platter

    Afternoon tea sandwiches

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.13 ratings

    Keep the whole family happy this summer with a delicious spread of sandwiches, perfect for an afternoon tea or buffet

  • Sausage rolls

    Sausage rolls

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.14 ratings

    Perk up your lunchbox with these party favourites, bound to be a hit with kids

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