Afternoon tea recipes and ideas
How to make cakes for afternoon or high tea at home with plenty of great ideas, plus easy recipes for beginners. Here you will find a range of classic flavours as well as some modern twists on old favourites.
Fluffy, moist gluten and dairy free tea cakes. Made in a friand tin (or standard muffin tin!), finished with lemon drizzle icing and topped with a fresh raspberry. The perfect inclusive addition to any afternoon tea spread, and they freeze beautifully too.
Soft, coffee-infused mini cake fingers topped with creamy hazelnut icing and finished with gold-dusted hazelnuts—perfect for an elegant afternoon tea.
Moist raspberry, lemon and almond cake made with almond meal and fresh berries. A beautifully balanced, elegant cake perfect for Afternoon Tea or just because. Super simple to make and decorate, it keeps for up to 5 days (if it lasts that long!)
Pretty, delicious and a perfect Easter treat. Filled with carrots, walnuts, cinnamon and a touch of orange zest. Topped with lemon cream cheese icing, coconut and bunny sprinkles.
Beginner friendly mini cakes with nostalgic coconut ice topping. Cute fondant hearts make these perfect for Valentine’s, Galentine’s or any event with those you love.
Beginner-friendly and so delicious, these mini cakes are made with a fluffy vanilla sponge filled with strawberry jam and mascarpone cream. They’re garnished with fresh strawberries and edible flowers – perfect for a special afternoon tea.
My go-to crowd-pleasing cake for morning or afternoon tea at home or work, once sliced into neat squares, it becomes a moreish little treat that pairs perfectly with a hot cup of tea or coffee.
Bite-size Carrot Cake Fingers with hints of orange and walnut. Topped with a silky ribbon of lemon cream cheese icing and edible flowers.
These mini flower cupcakes feature fluffy, moist vanilla cake and a hidden strawberry jam filling. Buttercream petals in three shades make them an eye-catching addition to any celebration.
These little lemon layer cakes are the perfect addition to any afternoon or high tea stand. Easy to make ahead they look pretty as a picture and stay moist for days.