Baking

Tasty treats for Mother’s Day morning tea

Pop the kettle on and show Mum some love.

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.

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Basic scones

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Basic scones

Basic scones

Nothing beats hot, freshly baked scones served with jam and whipped cream.

candied citrus cake

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Candied citrus cake

Candied citrus cake

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Caramel slice

Caramel slice

A slice of pure heaven.

WHITE CHOCOLATE AND PASSIONFRUIT Whoopie Pies

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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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Lemonade scones

Lemonade scones

Delightfully soft and crumbly.

Raspberry and Vanilla Crumble Slice

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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.

Blueberry Macaroon Slice

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Blueberry macaroon slice

Blueberry macaroon slice

Fill the tins with this delectable, crunchy-topped blueberry slice.

BANANA Caramel Scrolls

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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.

Apple tea cake

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Apple tea cake

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

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.

easy chocolate chip cookies

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Chocolate chip cookies

Chocolate chip cookies

Grab yourself a glass of milk!

marbled lamingtons

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Marbled lamingtons

Marbled lamingtons

Apple cinnamon scrolls

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Apple cinnamon scrolls

Apple cinnamon scrolls

A simply delicious treat.

passionfruit cake recipes

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Passionfruit curd 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.

shortbread recipes

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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

Chocolate hazelnut pie

Decadently sweet and nutty – the entire family will love this chocolate hazelnut pie!

Coconut and raspberry cake

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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.

Lemontons

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Lemontons

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!

ORANGE, FENNEL & PINENUT CAKE WITH ORANGE SINROSE MARY SYRUP

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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.

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