Afternoon tea recipes

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Baking recipes

Pear and almond cake with almond crunch topping

This delicious pear cake recipe is a perfect dessert for an autumn or winter dinner party served with custard or thick cream.

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Afternoon tea

Swiss roll

This classic Swiss roll recipe requires just four ingredients – then just roll it up and enjoy it for afternoon tea.

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Easy baking recipes to make with kids

Little raspberry muffins

This easy raspberry muffin recipe works with a variety of fruit, so use what's available, such as apples, blueberries, pears or blackberries.

Freezable

Easy

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Strawberry macaroons

These strawberry macaroons are little pink delights that make fab edible gifts. Bake them for someone special on Mother's Day or Valentine's.

Gluten-free

Medium

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Sandwiches

Strawberry cream cheese sandwiches

Try serving these dainty strawberry sandwiches as part of a birthday party spread or at afternoon tea alongside classic cucumber sandwiches.

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Cherry almond tartlets

Serve these cherry almond tartlets for afternoon tea or take them on a summer picnic. You won't regret it...

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Strawberries

Strawberry and polenta shortcake

Polenta gives this shortcake a sturdier, less crumbly texture. Coupled with British strawberries and cream, it's the perfect summer treat.

Medium

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Gooseberries

Gooseberry, orange and almond dimple cake

This is a beautifully moist dimple cake which is best served warm. The ‘dimples’ appear when the gooseberries slightly sink during cooking.

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Loaf cakes

Cherry and almond loaf

This delectable cherry and almond loaf cake is an old-school afternoon treat that's just begging to be enjoyed with a cup of tea.

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Strawberries

Strawberry and almond traybake

A little like a bakewell tart in flavour, this traybake combines a shortbread base with a meringue topping and a layer of strawberry jam.

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Afternoon tea

Choux pastry

Follow our easy guide to how to make choux pastry and you'll be turning out perfect profiteroles and éclairs in no time.

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