Hosting the Perfect Aussie Cuppa: A Guide to Delicious Morning and Afternoon Tea Treats
Gather your loved ones for a quintessential Australian experience: a relaxing morning or afternoon tea filled with delightful homemade goodies. Whether it’s a casual get-together with friends or a special family occasion, serving up a selection of cakes, slices, muffins, and biscuits is sure to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The heart of any successful tea party lies in the treats. Here’s a guide to some delectable options that are guaranteed to impress:
Slices: A Crowd-Pleasing Favourite
Slices are a versatile option, perfect for portioning and sharing. Their ease of preparation and diverse flavour profiles make them a go-to choice for any gathering.
- Date and Oat Slice: A wholesome and textured slice that pairs beautifully with a cup of tea. The combination of oats and dates provides a satisfying sweetness and a delightful chewiness.
- Lemon Coconut Slice: A zesty and tropical slice that is both refreshing and comforting. The bright lemon flavour complements the subtle sweetness of the coconut, creating a balanced and irresistible treat.
- Caramel Slice: Indulge in the rich and decadent layers of a caramel slice. The combination of a buttery base, a creamy caramel filling, and a chocolate topping is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
- Passionfruit Cheesecake Slice: A tangy and creamy slice that offers a delightful twist on the classic cheesecake. The passionfruit adds a vibrant flavour and a touch of tropical flair.
- Apple and Sour Cream Slice: A comforting and subtly sweet slice that is perfect for cooler days. The combination of apples and sour cream creates a moist and flavourful treat.
- Ginger Coconut Slice: This vintage slice is a delicious combination of warming ginger and sweet coconut.
- Classic Raspberry Coconut Slice: There’s a reason this is a classic. Sweet raspberries and coconut make for a delectable combination.
- Anzac Slice: Capture the iconic flavours of the Anzac biscuit in slice form. This slice offers a convenient and delicious way to enjoy the classic combination of oats, coconut, and golden syrup.
- Plum Crumble Slice: Celebrate plum season with this sweet and comforting slice. The combination of juicy plums and a buttery crumble topping is a delightful treat.
- Cheesecake Slice with Blueberries: You can’t go wrong with a classic cheesecake slice! Add the blueberries for a little extra flavour.
- Lemon Slice: A simple, zesty slice that’s perfect with a hot cup of tea or coffee.
- Apple Berry Crumble Slice: Served warm with cream or ice cream, this slice makes an impressive dessert.
- 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.
- Raspberry and Vanilla Crumble Slice: This flavour and texture sensation features a sweet, gooey raspberry topping atop a fluffy, vanilla slice.
- Apple Streusel Slice: The perfect pairing for a hot cuppa!
Cakes: The Centrepiece of Your Tea Party
Cakes are a classic choice for afternoon tea, adding a touch of elegance and indulgence to the occasion.
- Lemon Loaf Cake: A zesty and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. The lemon drizzle adds a touch of sweetness and a beautiful glaze.
- Lemon Blueberry Cake with Mascarpone Icing: A luscious lemon loaf cake topped with a dramatic overload of icing!
- Quick-Mix Lemon Ricotta Cake: A citrus delight that is easy to prepare and bursting with flavour. The ricotta cheese adds a moistness and a subtle tang.
- Ginger Cake with Orange Caramel Sauce: Cosy up to this warming dessert.
- Devil’s Food Cake: Rich, chocolatey and utterly decadent.
- Orange Yoghurt Cake: A zesty and moist cake that is perfect for a light and refreshing treat. The yoghurt adds a subtle tang and a tender crumb.
- Raspberry Ricotta Cheesecake with Lemon Syrup: Delightfully good.
- Orange and Blueberry Syrup Cake: A thick wedge of this zesty cake goes perfectly with a hot cup of tea.
- Hummingbird Cake: There’s something special about this cake!
- Easy Chocolate Cake: It’s destined to be a family favourite!
- 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!
- Brown Butter Loaf Cake: The brown butter icing takes this loaf cake to a new level.
- Apple Carrot Cake: Carrot cake is made even better with the addition of grated apple.
- Cherry Syrup Cake: A classic tea cake topped with fresh cherries and cherry syrup, this dish makes a delectable, finger-licking afternoon tea treat.
- Classic Cinnamon Tea Cake: The ideal afternoon tea treat.
- Apple Tea Cake: Cut yourself a big slice, pop on the kettle, and sit back and relax.
Muffins: A Convenient and Delicious Option
Muffins are a great choice for individual servings and offer a variety of flavour combinations.
- Blueberry Muffins: A classic muffin that is always a hit. The juicy blueberries add a burst of sweetness and a delightful texture.
- Air Fryer Banana Muffins: A quick and easy sweet treat that can be prepared in minutes using an air fryer.
- Easy Banana Muffins with Pecans: Pop the kettle on for this quick and yummy afternoon treat!
- Mixed Berry Muffins: Sweet muffins studded with tart, juicy berries and brightened with fresh lemon zest are an adorable afternoon tea or delightful on-the-go snack.
Biscuits and Cookies: Perfect for Nibbling
Biscuits and cookies are a must-have for any tea party, offering a variety of textures and flavours.
- Lemon and Poppy Seed Biscuits: Perfect with a steaming cup of tea, these biscuits offer a zesty and nutty flavour combination.
- Melting Moments: A classic treat with four flavour variations, these biscuits are delicate and melt-in-your-mouth.
- Lemonade Scones: So simple, so delicious! These scones are light, fluffy, and easy to prepare.
- Anzac Biscuits: Whether you like them soft and chewy or with crunch, Anzac biscuits are an iconic Australian treat that is perfect for any occasion.
- Monte Carlo Biscuits: Were these your childhood favourites?
- Gingernut Biscuits: Watch them go at afternoon tea!
- Easy Vanilla Cupcakes: Who doesn’t love cupcakes?
- 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.
- Orange and Poppy Seed Friands: Sweet, fluffy and golden, these beautiful friands are wonderful served topped with a oozy citrus syrup, keeping the cakes deliciously moist.
Other Delightful Treats
- Julie Goodwin’s Spiced Zucchini Cake: A sweet surprise!
- Julie Goodwin’s Lemonade Scones with Lemon Curd: Simply irresistible!
- Our Best Banana Bread Recipe: Plus four delicious variations!
- Gluten-Free Raspberry Swirled Cheesecake: A sweet treat for all to enjoy!
- No-Bake Mars Bar Slice: Mars Bars are a classic treat and what better way to enjoy them than this quick and easy slice.
- 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.
- Chocolate, Hazelnut and Coffee Scrolls: Use your slow cooker all year round with these tasty five ingredient scrolls.
- Rustic Apple Pie: As easy as apple pie!
- 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.
- 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!
- Sour Cherry Custard Tart: This scrumptious tart combines sweet and sour flavours to become a crowd-pleasing dessert, high tea or special afternoon treat.
- 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.
- 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.
- Carrot Cakes: A simple but delicious favourite.
- Apple and Pear Tarte Tatin: A perfect dessert.
With a little planning and these delicious recipes, you can create a memorable morning or afternoon tea that will be enjoyed by all. Don’t forget the tea!