Fifi the poodle
A fun and fabulous cake.
Hickory dickory dock
It's cake time!
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Candy castle cake
A cake fit for royalty!
Monster cake
This adorable character will delight without fright.
Honey coconut cake with caramel icing
A sweet and simple cake to share for morning or afternoon tea.
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Crab birthday cake
Pinchy the crab will add a touch of fun to an under the sea themed party.
Scientist party cones
Hosting a science-themed party? These cute ice cream cones will have the kids smiling.
Women’s Weekly cheat’s cakes
We've rounded up the best Women's Weekly cheat's cakes to make things a little easier come party time. No baking required!
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How to make a hot milk sponge cake
A stunning celebration cake.
One-bowl butter cake
Use this easy butter cake as-is or as a base for a birthday cake. It's as easy as a packet mix, and tastier!
50 unforgettable birthday cake recipes
From the simple to the simply show stopping!
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Dorothy the Dinosaur cake
Ready, steady, bake!
How to make an easy gingerbread house
The fun is in the creation but this festive treat doesn't need to be super complicated.
Pavlova roll with passionfruit curd
Roll up this fruity spin on an Australian dessert favourite.
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Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
Just look at those gorgeous layers!
Olympic champions birthday cake
For the aspiring Olympic champion who dreams of winning a gold medal. Or for those hosting an Olympics viewing party for the Paris 2024 Games.
Julie Goodwin’s coffee cake with walnuts
With rich walnut and coffee cake layers and lashings of coffee butter cream, it’s the sweetest way to get your caffeine fix.
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The Australian Women’s Weekly Children’s Birthday Cake Book
Highlights from our classic children's cake book.
Cockatoo cake
Meet the winner of our Best Birthday Baker competition.
Choc-hazelnut caramel cake
The Weekly team never tires of eating cake and this one received rapturous applause!
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White chocolate mud cake
Elegant and delicious, this is one cake that will surely impress.
Fields of play
This versatile recipe can be used to make any number of sporting fields, from a soccer cake to cheer on the Matildas, to rugby to Aussie rules.
Nutella chocolate cake
The unbeatable chocolate hazelnut flavour of this simple chocolate cake are thanks to a batter and frosting loaded with rich, sweet Nutella. There’s no secret why Nutella is the world’s most popular spread. The perfect combination of silky smooth milk chocolate and roasted hazelnuts creates a flavour combination worthy of the gods. Looking for more […]
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Lemon layer cake with lemon mascarpone frosting
Spoil the lemon lover on their birthday with this delicious layered lemon cake. It's simply the zest!
Lobster mornay
Treat yourself to a dose of nostalgia.
Banana and cinnamon muffins
The perfect addition to lunchboxes.
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Marshmallow rice bubble slice
This brightly coloured easy treat is ideal for getting the kids involved.
Cannelloni straight-up
Feed the entire family plus leftovers with this straight up twist on the classic cannelloni.
Basic vanilla buttercake
The simple things are often the best.
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Choo-choo train birthday cake
Take a trip down memory lane with this popular cake from our most famous Children's Birthday Cake cookbook.
Princess-themed birthday cakes
For your little royal.
Fairy wings cake
Buy the birthday child a doll they'll love then choose the colour for the wings to match.
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Boiled chocolate cake
Delight the chocoholic in your life with this luscious cake with fudge frosting.
Quick and easy plum tart
Dessert doesn't need to be complicated!
Whole orange cake with citrus icing
Bursting with citrus flavours.
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Birthday cake numbers – smartie one
For a memorable first birthday party, serve up this top notch, Smartie-covered birthday favourite from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s famous ‘Children’s Birthday Cake Book‘ cookbook. This recipe first featured in The Children’s Birthday Cake Book published in 1980. Smarties are now deemed to pose a choking risk to small children and instead, you could choose […]
Sweets shop kids’ cake
Treat the little one (or big one) in your life on their birthday.
Baked lemon cheesecake
This is one of the most loved desserts around the world.
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Bistro cheesecake
A classic family favourite.
Cheesy vegetable pasta bake
This classic combination serves as the ideal dish for a family celebration and weeknight dinner.
Classic cinnamon tea cake
The ideal afternoon tea treat.
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Doggie cupcakes
Who's a cute doggie, then? No one will be able to resist these cute doggie cupcakes, when they also taste delicious too!
Munchy crunchy
Treasure these recipes – they’ll make any children’s party go off with a bang.
Hummingbird cakes
Moist tropical cakes.
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Passionfruit and lemon syrup cake
Sweet, moist and utterly luscious.
Coffee walnut streusel cake
Enjoy this coffee infused treat!
Sport-themed birthday cakes
You'll be serious kicking goals if you whip one of these up for the sports-mad kid in your life.
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Swirl meringues
Brilliant bite-sized meringues.
Peanut butter choc chunk cookies
A match made in heaven.
Mars bar cheesecake
Treat yourself.
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Banoffee pie
A serious crowd-pleaser
Baked caramel cheesecake
A caramelised twist on the classic favourite.
Jam shortbread snowflakes
The ideal homemade gift.
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Mandarin and almond cake
Pop the kettle on!
Mango lime cheesecake
It's hard to imagine something more iconic to an Australian summer than mangoes.
Chocolate raspberry brownies
Who could ever resist the lure of a fudgy, chewy brownie?
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White chocolate raspberry cheesecake
The classic combination of raspberry and white chocolate works perfectly in this baked cheesecake.
Lemon curd cake
Fit for the finest celebration.
Lamb biryani
Deliciously aromatic.
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Triple-caramel mud cake
Need an indulgent treat to get you through the week?
Peanut butter chocolate cake
Topped with peanut and chocolate ganache, the result is, well, the icing on the cake.
Butterfly cakes
Cupcakes with a little added magic.
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Devil’s food cake
A truly indulgent cake.
Lemon meringue cupcakes
Combining two of our dessert favourites for the ideal afternoon treat.
Butterfly cakes
Cupcakes with a little added magic.
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Banana caramel layer cake
Create a heavenly volcano with thick, sweet caramel oozing out of this gorgeously layered creamy banana cake. It's sure to dazzle at a birthday party.
Mini falafel with cucumber yoghurt
Bite-sized and full of flavour.
Rice bubble cupcakes with fairy floss
Treasure these recipes – they’ll make any children’s party go off with a bang.
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Lemon and sugar pancakes
The humble pancake is a light and delicious blank slate for all manner of decadent toppings.
Hoot hoot horray owl birthday cake
These adorable owl cakes from The Australian Women's Weekly's 'Easy Party Cakes' cookbook are perfect for your little ones that love animals. They'll love the big 'mother' owl and the little baby owls.
Swimming pool birthday cake
Jelly AND cake? Winner!
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Australian Women’s Weekly Dolly Varden Cake
This iconic children's birthday cake was inspired by the character, Dolly, in one of Charles Dickens' novels. A special baking pan, in the shape of her dress has been created just for this cake and you'll need one of them for this recipe.
Easter bunny cake
This Easter bunny cake is an easy and adorable way to celebrate the holidays - and the little ones can help decorate!
Lemon curd and poppy seed crêpe cake
Poppy seeds add a delicious pop to this creamy, elegant lemon curd crepe cake topped with vanilla blueberries. Serve this for your loved ones on a special occasion.
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Indian rice pilaf with spiced beef
This Indian-inspired soft rice with spicy beef makes for an aromatic, flavour-packed side or main dish for those left craving more.
Pumpkin spice cake with maple frosting
This is a complex and very adult cake that makes an ideal dessert for a special dinner party, or as the centrepiece for a significant celebration.
Chocolate sour cream cake
You'll love this super moist chocolate sour cream cake topped with dark chocolate sour cream ganache.
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Strawberry and elderflower mocktail
Refreshing and fruity, this gorgeous vanilla infused strawberry and elderflower mocktail is the perfect drink to serve at your next summer party.
Raspberry and custard tea cake
This moist and buttery tea cake, with pockets of vanilla custard, and adorned with raspberries and almond flakes is a wonderful afternoon or after-dinner treat.
Citrus butter cake
Citrus lovers, this one's for you. A spongey citrus cake with glace icing and candied orange and lemon slices.
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Easy no-bake gingerbread men
Join in on the gingerbread fun without the baking. Try this easy no-bake recipe and get decorating!
Nutty shortbread balls
Pop a few of these tasty treats in your mouth for a light afternoon snack. The soft shortbread balls are filled with crunchy almond chunks, perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.
Chocolate and raspberry cake with dark chocolate ganache
Who doesn't love a chocolate and raspberry cake? Topped with a rich, dark chocolate ganache, this one will impress your friends and family.
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Layered banana butterscotch cake
You need about 7 overripe medium bananas for this recipe. Note
Cricket pitch birthday cake
This classic cricket pitch birthday cake comes from the pages of our beloved Children's Birthday Cake Book and is the perfect cake for any cricket fan's birthday!
Classic carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
This dense, moist carrot cake is full of nutty goodness and topped with a delicious lemon cream-cheese frosting.
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How to make homemade lemonade
When life give you lemons bust out this delicious homemade lemonade recipe - a refreshingly simple beverage that always makes a splash!
Pamela Clark and the origin of the Australian Women’s Weekly Birthday Cake Book
With decades of experience at the helm of the Australian Women's Weekly Test Kitchen, Pamela Clark has been a invaluable source of talent, wisdom and recipes. In her new book, she shares the story behind the The Australian Women's Weekly Birthday Cake Book, which has been a staple cookbook on the shelves of countless Australian homes since it was released in 1980.
Mini pavlovas with vanilla syrup strawberries
You could experiment with a variety of different berry toppings here. Whatever you choose, you just can't beat a pav topped with whipped cream and berries and drenched in syrup.
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Chicken and sage tray bake
This simple one-pan chicken bake borrows flavours from the Italian classic veal saltimbocca.
Our cutest cupcakes recipes
For kids and big kids too.
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Fruity eyeball cakes in lime jelly
I'm watching you! These cake eyeballs in jelly are fantastic for kids birthdays and for Halloween parties. Scary and delicious - BOO!
Petri dish cake
This science experiment themed birthday cake will make all the kids squirm with delight! Great for kid's birthdays or for Halloween parties!
Creepy crawly spider cake
Perfect as a birthday cake for a budding arachnologist, or to celebrate the spooky season of Halloween, this creepy crawly spider cake is sure to make an impression!
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Spooky Halloween cupcake decoration ideas
Get creative with the buttercream and piping bag to create all sorts of scary toppings!
Italian brown rice salad
This humble chicken and brown rice salad offers a taste of Italy, with the hero its lemon mustard dressing.
Kids’ birthday party critter cupcakes
These adorable little critter cupcakes from The Australian Women's Weekly's 'Easy Party Cakes' cookbook make the perfect childrens' birthday party treats. Each animal takes about an hour to put together, so allow yourself half a day if you want to make them all.
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Lollipop balloon cake
Hold on tight, we're taking flight! This cake decoration is perfect for a Alice in Wonderland themed birthday party, or a infant's nursery rhyme birthday party.
Waffle castle cake
Brave knights defend the realm! This waffle cone castle cake is perfect for any birthday knights, and kingdom themed birthday parties.