Royal wedding party recipes

Try our luscious vegan lemon drizzle cake. Light and zingy, it also works well if you replace the flour and baking powder with gluten-free alternatives

Something for the Weekend's mixologist Wayne Collins created this cocktail especially for us, so it'd be rude not to try it...

A moist, fruity cake which is perfect for an afternoon tea with friends

The classic Victoria sandwich is always a teatime winner – every bite brings a taste of nostalgia

Who can resist a slice of moist, frosting-topped carrot cake with a warming cuppa?

This crowd-pleasing recipe turns an afternoon tea classic into dainty cupcakes. Top mini carrot cakes with a generous layer of soft cheese frosting, then enjoy with a cuppa.

Bake these classic shortbread biscuits to wow a crowd. You only need four ingredients, but you can mix it up with lemon or orange zest, or try adding chopped pistachios

Cool off this summer with a light, refreshing cocktail made with fresh seasonal ingredients

A grown up twist on an old classic from your childhood, these splits still taste delicious

This super-sized scone is perfect to feed a crowd for afternoon tea

Perfect with a reviving cuppa, this cake
is a keeper and will happily sit in a tin
for a week or so

These fragrant and sophisticated cocktails may sound exotic but are so simple to prepare

When the weather is warmer, bring some sunshine flavours into everyone’s favourite afternoon tea and picnic snack

These sweet and sticky treats are best made a day in advance - perfect if you need to get ahead for a bake sale

Perfect with a glass of rosé or pink champagne - delicious and simple.

Capture the essence of summer in this simple elderflower loaf cake with a crunchy drizzle. This easy bake is great for sharing

Bake a batch of these gorgeous lemon bars for the perfect teatime treat. These citrusy, melt-in-the-mouth slices are hard to resist.

Try our take on this classic sandwich biscuit. Our homemade custard creams combine three layers of buttery biscuit with a creamy custard icing filling

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

The ultimate occasion cake, this beautiful indulgence will be the star of Easter or any other celebration

Follow our recipe for a basic homemade egg mayonnaise, then team it with watercress for a satisfying sandwich filler – perfect for lunch or an afternoon tea party

Make these simple, traditional cucumber and soft cheese sandwiches to include in an afternoon tea spread

Super quick to prepare, these little meringue-topped cakes were made for sharing

Quick and simple to make, this raspberry tiramisu is perfect as an indulgent summer centrepiece