Baking

23 simple butter cakes and tea cakes

Cut yourself a big slice, pop on the kettle, and sit back and relax.

We’ve pulled together a selection of our favourite sweet and fluffy butter cakes and tea cakes to enjoy alongside your mid-morning or afternoon cuppa.

Rhubarb crumble cake

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Rhubarb crumble cake

Rhubarb crumble cake

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

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Luscious lemon cake

Luscious lemon cake

Add a little zest to your baking!

Apple tea cake

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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.

layered banana butterscotch cake

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Layered banana butterscotch cake

Layered banana butterscotch cake

mochaccino marbled mud cake

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Mochaccino marbled mud cake

Mochaccino marbled mud cake

POLKA DOTButter Cake

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Polka dot butter cake

Polka dot butter cake

PEANUT  BUTTER  Bundt Cake

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Peanut butter bundt cake

Peanut butter bundt cake

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Orange and poppy seed syrup cake

This light and fluffy orange poppy seed cake with a delightfully sweet orange syrup will satisfy your sweet tooth and have you coming back for more!

APPLE CAKE

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Apple cake

This simple apple tea cake is dense, moist and delicious. Glazed with apricot jam and studded with tender apple pieces, it makes a great afternoon tea treat.

ALMOND Carrot Cake

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Almond carrot cake

This dense, moist almond carrot cake has a delicious lemon cream cheese frosting. If you prefer, you can use orange juice and zest in place of lemon in both the cake and frosting.

vanilla butter cake

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Vanilla butter cake

Vanilla butter cake

A good basic, light cake that is perfect as a base for kids’ birthday cakes. It is also nice plain or with cream and berries.

Raspberry and custard tea cake

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Raspberry and custard tea cake

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.

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Lemon and earl grey chiffon syrup cake

Lemon and earl grey chiffon syrup cake

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Coffee and walnut cake

Finished with a drizzle of toffee, this coffee and walnut cake is the perfect afternoon tea treat, offering complex flavours and a great, dense texture.

rhubarb custard tea cake

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Rhubarb custard tea cake

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

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Gluten-free raspberry and lemon syrup cake

Don’t miss out on your favourite sweet treats just because you have an intolerance to gluten. This beautiful raspberry and lemon syrup cake is free of wheat and dairy, and still tastes incredible!

Honey and vanilla cake

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Honey and vanilla cake

Honey and vanilla cake

Walnut cake

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Walnut cake

This spiced walnut cake with a brandy syrup is rich with the fragrance of cloves, cinnamon and orange.

Spiced tea cake WITH HONEY FROSTING

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Spiced tea cake with honey frosting

Spiced tea cake with honey frosting

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

Flourless chocolate hazelnut cake

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Flourless chocolate hazelnut cake

Flourless chocolate hazelnut cake

Don’t miss out on the goodness of chocolate cake just because you’re gluten free. This dark, rich and nutty cake cuts out the flour, but not the warm and gooey textures.

caramelised apple tea cakes

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Caramelised apple and cinnamon tea cakes

Caramelised apple and cinnamon tea cakes

Topped and tailed with caramelised apple, these delightful tea cakes can be served up for morning or afternoon tea, and would be a different and welcome addition to the school lunchbox.

Orange blossom and raspberry angel food cake

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Orange blossom and raspberry angel food cake

Orange blossom and raspberry angel food cake

A gorgeous rustic cake that brings the sights and smells of spring with delicious orange blossom water and edible blooms.

rhubarb tarts

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Rhubarb, pear and pomegranate custard tea cakes

Elegant, delectable and delicately spiced, these rhubarb, pear and pomegranate custard tea cakes make a wonderful dessert or afternoon tea treat. Serve warm with good quality cream.

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