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?
Orange, fennel and pine nut cake with orange sinrose mary 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.
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 and poppyseed cupcakes
These gorgeous citrusy cupcakes are wonderfully sweet and moist.
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.
Chocolate hazelnut pie
Decadently sweet and nutty – the entire family will love this chocolate hazelnut pie!
Passionfruit shortbread with passionfruit glaze
Sweet, crumbly and glazed with the sweet tang of passionfruit. This gluten-free biscuit is perfect for morning or afternoon tea with the girls, and sweet treats for the kids.
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.
Apple cinnamon scrolls
A simply delicious treat.
Marbled lamingtons
To keep the coconut free of chocolate drips, spread out half the coconut in a tray and coat half the lamingtons before using the remaining coconut for the remaining lamingtons. This gives the lamingtons a clean look. Lamingtons can be frozen for up to 3 months. Note
Chocolate chip cookies
Grab yourself a glass of milk!
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.
Apple tea cake
Cut yourself a big slice, pop on the kettle, and sit back and relax.
Banana caramel scrolls
Filled with coffee-soaked sultanas and chopped walnuts, these banana caramel scrolls are a decadent morning sweet treat.
Blueberry macaroon slice
Fill the tins with this delectable, crunchy-topped blueberry 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.
Lemonade scones
So simple, so delicious.
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.
Caramel slice
Sink your teeth into this indulgent caramel slice!
Candied citrus cake
candied citrus Combine sugar and the water in a large frying pan. Stir over low heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves; add orange and lime slices. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, turning slices occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slices on a wire rack. filling Beat ingredients in a […]
Basic scones
Nothing beats hot, freshly baked scones served with jam and whipped cream.
