Baking

Retro dessert recipes for entertaining

Whether you're having a group of friends around for a retro-themed dinner party, or you just feel like cooking some nostalgic dishes from your childhood, these sweet recipes are sure to delight. We've got all the classics like black forest and pineapple upside-down cakes, plus lemon meringue pies, custard tarts and creamy vanilla slices. You'll also find sweet summer trifles and berry-topped pavlova recipes, perfect for entertaining in the hot Australian weather.
Vanilla slice
Quick & Easy
September 27, 2013

Vanilla slice

An Australian classic, this rich and creamy slice is beautiful served with a mug of coffee. The combination of passionfruit icing and decadent vanilla custard goes beautifully together.
By Women's Weekly Food
creamy rice pudding with cinnamon sugar
Quick & Easy
April 30, 2011

Creamy rice pudding with cinnamon sugar

The vanilla bean can be reused, wash and dry well, store in an airtight container or add to a container of sugar for vanilla-scented sugar. Note
By Women's Weekly Food
black forest mud cake
Baking
January 31, 2018

Black forest mud cake

This cake is an absolute winner. We’ve used maraschino cherries here, you can use fresh or canned cherries, if you like. Maraschino cherries are available from gourmet food stores and good delicatessens.
By Women's Weekly Food

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