Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Devil’s food cake
Rich, chocolatey and utterly decadent, this devil’s food cake from The Australian Women’s Weekly vintage cookbooks is the perfect treat for birthdays, afternoon teas or even just because.
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Jelly cakes
Who remembers jelly cakes? These delicious sponge cakes, filled with whipped cream and coated in sweet strawberry jelly and coconut, are a delight from start to finish.
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Chocolate chip cookies
A classic in the same league as Anzac biscuits and melting moments, this chocolate chip cookie is set to be your go-to for life.
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Garibaldi slice
“These biscuits were unkindly called ‘squashed flies’ by children; this was probably due to the appearance and slightly acid flavour of the filling.” This classic from The Australian Women’s Weekly cookbooks will still go down a treat!
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Cream horns
How decadent does a freshly made cream horn taste? Whip up a batch to surprise everyone at your next afternoon tea, for a delicious trip down memory lane.
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Ginger sponge
If you’re looking for something a little different to serve up for afternoon tea, you can’t go past this ginger sponge. It’s like a lighter, fluffier gingerbread, oozing with cream… Yum!
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Matches
A classic bakery treat that you can create at home.
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Lemon meringue pie
Is there anything tastier than a slice of lemon meringue pie? Tart lemon filling, sweet, crispy meringue and a buttery biscuit base combine to deliver a truly delicious dessert.
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Apple Charlotte
A classic that stands the test of time.
Vintage Edition: Wholemeal shortbread
Switch up this classic with nutty wholemeal flour for a hearty afternoon tea.

Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Gingerbread people
Half the fun of making gingerbread is decorating them. It’s a great afternoon activity for getting the little ones involved in the kitchen.
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Hundreds & thousands biscuits
Who can resist the sweet delights of a hundreds and thousands biscuit? Recreate everyone’s favourite with this classic recipe.
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Ginger coconut slice
This slice has everything you could possibly want in an afternoon treat; sweet, zesty and packed with coconut, no-one will be able to resist.

Classic raspberry coconut slice
No wonder this slice is a classic.
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Cherry Almond Bars
There’s a reason the classics never go out of style, and we still love these retro favourites. Serve with a hot cup of tea.
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Funny faces
Too cute! Get the kids involved with these simple biscuits and let them decorate away to their hearts content. Definitely a wet weather winner!