If you’ve got a lovely weekend in planned with your mum, why not pop on the kettle and whip up a batch of sweet and indulgent baked goods to go alongside your coffee or tea? We’ve pulled together the best Mother’s Day recipes which are perfect for morning tea.
From our classic vanilla slice and chocolate caramel slice recipes, to our lemonade and strawberry scones, this is comfort food done right. There’s also a couple of fruity tea cakes, pies and cookies, plus endless chocolate delights.
Looking for Mother’s Day breakfast ideas instead?
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Basic scones
Nothing beats hot, freshly baked scones served with jam and whipped cream.
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Candied citrus cake
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White chocolate and passionfruit whoopie pies
White chocolate and passionfruit whoopie pies
These bite sized baked goodies are somewhere between a biscuit and a cake. They make a perfect treat for high teas or simply a sweet after dinner snack.
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Raspberry and vanilla crumble slice
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.
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Blueberry macaroon slice
Fill the tins with this delectable, crunchy-topped blueberry slice.
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Banana caramel scrolls
Filled with coffee-soaked sultanas and chopped walnuts, these banana caramel scrolls are a decadent morning sweet treat.
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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.
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Strawberry bliss scones
Sweet and delicate, these strawberry scones are the perfect treat for morning or afternoon tea. Enjoy warm with a dollop of jam and cream.
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Marbled lamingtons
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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.
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Passionfruit shortbread with passionfruit glaze
Passionfruit shortbread with passionfruit glaze
Sweet, crumbly and glazed with the sweet tang of passionfruit. Perfect for morning or afternoon tea with the girls, and sweet treats for the kids.
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Chocolate hazelnut pie
Decadently sweet and nutty – the entire family will love this chocolate hazelnut pie!
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Coconut and raspberry cake
Sweet, golden and full of gorgeous flavours, this beautiful coconut and raspberry cake is perfect for an indulgent morning or afternoon tea with your friends.
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Orange and poppyseed cupcakes
These gorgeous orange and poppyseed cupcakes are wonderfully sweet and moist. Serve them fresh out of the oven, drizzled with a divine orange syrup, and enjoy with friends.
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Lemontons
We have created a lemon twist on a classic favourite – the Lamington. We’ve even made this recipe gluten-free, and nut-free, so everyone can enjoy!
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Orange, fennel and pine nut cake with orange syrup
Orange, fennel and pine nut cake with orange syrup
The combination of sweet orange cake and fragrant fennel works perfectly together to create a flavour-packed dessert, perfect for people who don’t have a massive sweet-tooth.