Pop on the kettle and invite your family and friends around for a relaxing morning or afternoon, surrounded with beautiful cakes, slices, muffins and other sweet treats. Our morning and afternoon tea recipes are simple and delicious, like our sweet pecan pie, or homemade chocolate fudge. And it isn’t a morning or afternoon tea unless there’s a batch of freshly baked scones on the table.
Whatever you choose, these tea time recipes are perfect with a cuppa!
Sweet morning tea ideas
When friends drop around for a cuppa, it’s nice to welcome them with a home-baked little something. A plate of still-warm scones or pastry treats will always hit the spot. Watch them disappear while you chat, laugh and solve the world’s problems.
This collection of morning and afternoon tea recipes contains a selection of sweet sentimental favourites to accompany that freshly brewed pot of tea or coffee.
Date and oat slice
Sweet and full of texture, cut yourself a piece of this oat slice to enjoy with a cup of tea.
Julie Goodwin’s easy lemon coconut slice
Julie Goodwin shares her ultimate one-bowl sweet slice.
Lemon loaf cake
This lemon drizzle cake is a Test Kitchen classic.
The ultimate blueberry muffins
Perfect as an afternoon treat.
Caramel slice
Sink your teeth into this indulgent caramel slice!
Julie Goodwin’s spiced zucchini cake
A sweet surprise.
Passionfruit cheesecake slice
We’ve revived a slice classic.
Lemon and poppy seed biscuits
Perfect with a steaming cup of tea.
Air fryer banana muffins
A quick and easy sweet treat.
Lemon blueberry loaf cake with mascarpone icing
A luscious lemon loaf cake topped with a dramatic overload of icing!
Quick-mix lemon ricotta cake
A citrus delight.
Julie Goodwin’s ginger cake with orange caramel sauce
Cosy up to this warming dessert.
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Devil’s food cake
Rich, chocolatey and utterly decadent.
Julie Goodwin’s gluten free banana cake
A sweet slab cake baked with dates and caramelised bananas.
Orange yoghurt cake
Simply the zest!
Air fryer lemon cheesecake
Let your air fryer do the heavy lifting for dessert too!
Raspberry ricotta cheesecake with lemon syrup
Delightfully good.
Mini Dolly Varden cakes
Sweet dreams are made of these.
Julie Goodwin’s lemonade scones with lemon curd
Simply irresistible.
Apple and sour cream slice
A slice of heaven.
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Ginger coconut slice
A classic recipe.
Melting moments
A classic treat with four flavour variations.
Lemonade scones
So simple, so delicious.
The best Anzac biscuits recipe of all time
Whether you like them soft and chewy or with crunch!
Our best banana bread recipe
Plus four delicious variations.
Gluten-free raspberry swirled cheesecake
A sweet treat for all to enjoy.
Apple carrot cake
Carrot cake is made even better with the addition of grated apple.
Monte Carlo biscuits
Were these your childhood favourites?
Classic raspberry coconut slice
No wonder this slice is a classic.
Anzac slice
Enjoy the delicious flavours of the Anzac biscuit in slice form.
Plum crumble slice
A sweet treat to celebrate plum season.
Strawberry tart
A stunning dessert for special occasions.
Orange and blueberry syrup cake
A thick wedge of this zesty cake goes perfectly with a hot cup of tea.
Mini berry & apple crumble tarts
Have dessert ready in 15 minutes.
Vanilla slice
Dotted with tell-tale passionfruit seeds, this classic slice is a true Aussie icon.
Hummingbird cake
There’s something special about this cake!
Easy chocolate cake
It’s destined to be a family favourite!
Passionfruit tart
A luscious dessert to celebrate the in-season fruit.
Cheesecake slice with blueberries
You can’t go wrong with a classic cheesecake slice.
Lemon slice
Enjoy a piece with a mug of hot tea or coffee.
Julie Goodwin’s coffee cake with walnuts
With rich walnut and coffee cake layers and lashings of coffee butter cream, it’s the sweetest way to get your caffeine fix.
Simple apple loaf cake
Serve with a steaming cup of tea for the perfect afternoon treat!
No-bake Mars Bar slice
Mars Bars are a classic treat and what better way to enjoy them than this quick and easy slice.
Brown butter loaf cake
The brown butter icing takes this loaf cake to a new level.
Easy banana muffins with pecans
Pop the kettle on for this quick and yummy afternoon treat!
Julie Goodwin’s sour cream cheesecake slice
Twice as nice.
Julie Goodwin’s tiny chocolate cupcakes
A rich chocolate dessert fit for a Queen.
Julie Goodwin’s apple crumble slice
Simply delicious.
Coffee pecan slice
Perfect for morning tea!
Chocolate, hazelnut & pear scrolls
There’s plenty to love about these decadent scrolls.
Our best ever lemon tart
In this lemon tart recipe the curd filling is not baked, but rather set in the fridge. The end-result is a crisp, buttery tart shell filled with golden curd. Make this recipe a day ahead.
Gingernut biscuits
Watch them go at afternoon tea!
Pecan pie
You’ll go nuts for it.
Easy vanilla cupcakes
Who doesn’t love cupcakes?
Chocolate, hazelnut and coffee scrolls
Use your slow cooker all year round with these tasty five ingredient scrolls.
Apple streusel slice
The perfect pairing for a hot cuppa.
Orange and poppyseed cupcakes
These gorgeous citrusy cupcakes are wonderfully sweet and moist.
Classic cinnamon tea cake
The ideal afternoon tea treat.
Rustic apple pie
As easy as apple pie!
Apple tea cake
Cut yourself a big slice, pop on the kettle, and sit back and relax.
Chewy chocolate slice
Add a slice of indulgence to your day.
Rich chocolate fudge recipe
Perfect bite-sized treats.
Creamy nut fudge
Perfect for gift ideas.
Mixed berry muffins
Sweet muffins studded with tart, juicy berries and a brightened with fresh lemon zest are an adorable afternoon tea or delightful on-the-go snack.
Tangy lemon squares
Give your afternoon tea some added zing.
Plum jam scone ring
A fancy twist on the classic scone.
Rocky road
Our best rocky road recipe starts from scratch to create a stunning and delicious marshmallow, nut, and chocolate sweet treat.
Banana bread with passionfruit icing
What could be better than a big slice of banana bread? One covered in passionfruit icing, of course!
Apple berry crumble slice
Served warm with cream or ice-cream, this easy and delicious slice makes one impressive dessert.
Vanilla cinnamon shortbread
Perfect as a festive season gift or special treat, these buttery shortbread rise to new heights with the pairing of vanilla and cinnamon.
Florentine slice
Jam-packed full of sweet chewy cherries, crunchy nuts and cornflakes and decadent dark chocolate – the classic Florentine slice makes the ultimate accompaniment to a cup of hot coffee.
Sour cherry custard tart
This scrumptious tart combines sweet and sour flavours to become a crowd-pleasing dessert, high tea or special afternoon treat.
Raspberry and vanilla crumble slice
This gorgeous dessert is a flavour and texture sensation that will delight your friends and family. A sweet, gooey raspberry topping sits beautifully atop a fluffy, vanilla slice. Add a crumbly, almond topping for extra crunch.
Honey sponge roll
We’re on a roll with this morning tea treat.
Rustic mini custard tarts
Handling frozen pastry is easier if you let it just partially thaw. Tarts can be dusted with a little nutmeg before the final baking, or with icing sugar before serving. Accompany with cream if liked. Note
Orange and poppy seed friands
Sweet, fluffy and golden, these beautiful orange and poppy seed friands are wonderful served topped with a oozy citrus syrup, keeping the cakes deliciously moist.
Roasted hazelnut brownies
These deliciously moist and sweet roasted hazelnut brownies are so rich you’ll need just a half-slice with your morning tea to be completely satisfied. Save the other half for afternoon tea!
Carrot cakes
Carrot cakes
Apple and pear tarte tatin
We used small (lunch-box size) Pink Lady apples and Corella pears in this recipe. Note
Cherry syrup cake
A classic tea cake topped with fresh cherries and cherry syrup, this dish makes a delectable, finger-licking afternoon tea treat. Use a mix of red and white cherries if both are in season
Our baking traditions
There’s something about baking that brings joy and comfort to each of us. The aroma alone wafting from the oven can be enough to transport you back to your grandmother’s kitchen. The whole family would gather around the table, devouring her legendary scones with homemade raspberry jam, cinnamon tea cake and shortbread biscuits.
There is great satisfaction in making your own food and sharing it with others. We make cakes and other baked treats to celebrate special occasions, family events and to give as gifts. Favourite recipes become family traditions. These shared experiences capture the essence of Australia’s collective spirit and, over time, become part of our nation’s culinary landscape. As the custodians of this rich history, we as cooks and bakers are responsible for passing on our treasured recipes, moments and stories to future generations.
