Our 20 best tea cakes for your favourite cuppa

Rhubarb crumble cake

Rich, tart rhubarb with rolled oats and cinnamon makes this classic British cake an even more comforting winter treat.

Apple and cinnamon crunch cake with cinnamon anglaise

Pop the kettle on.

Rhubarb custard tea cake

Rich buttery custard tea cake is perfectly contrasted with the tartness of its vibrant rhubarb topping.

Pound cake (quatre quart)

Perfect for morning tea.

Pistachio and lemon curd cake

Crunchy pistachios and a tangy homemade lemon curd come together in perfect harmony to create this beautiful cake.

Passionfruit, lemon or mandarin curd teacake

Pick your favourite curd for a delightful morning tea.

Apple tea cake

Cut yourself a large slice of this warm, moist apple cake – delicious served fresh from the oven with a drizzle of cream and a mug of tea.

Pear and ginger upside-down cake

Turn dessert on its head.

Sultana cinnamon tea cake

Citrus and ginger bundt cake

Pick your favourite citrus.

Spicy apple tea cake

This old-fashioned treat is easy to make – and quite healthy for a cake! So get baking, then put your feet up with a cuppa.

Raspberry and custard tea cake

This moist and buttery tea cake, adorned with raspberries and almond flakes is a wonderful afternoon or after-dinner treat – especially with thickened cream.

Lemon, tea and three milks cake

This beautifully fragrant cake showcases the perfect combination of the tartness of lemons, the fragrance of earl grey tea, and the wonderfully creamy flavour of three types of milk. It’s moist, sweet and utterly irresistible.

Spiced tea cake with honey frosting

Layers of fluffy spiced tea cake and lashes of indulgent honey frosting create an utterly decadent dessert.

Passionfruit teacake

This light and summery tea cake is topped with a sweet and fruity icing. With an added swirl of coconut and passionfruit through the centre, it’s a real treat for lovers of the fruit.

Classic cinnamon teacake

The ideal afternoon tea treat.

Walnut cinnamon teacake

Passionfruit curd teacake

This fluffy teacake is beautifully moist from the homemade passionfruit curd swirled through. Enjoy a big slice with a cuppa for morning or afternoon tea.

Poached pear and nutmeg teacake

Spices of the Orient teacake

The three types of nuts used here are tossed with the spice mixture then toasted, a process that infuses the cake with their combined flavours. The secret to a successful teacake lies in the beating of the sugar, egg and butter ­ the mixture must be very light in colour and full of air.

The easy way to line a baking tin

When you’re making a cake, it’s really important to make sure you always line your pan properly; this ensures that it will never stick, and you’ll always get a beautiful, even crust.