Throw a quintessentially British Afternoon Tea party and fill your cake stands with dainty delights; from <a data-item-id="d4f79c1a-4e4f-5ccf-b611-a6a9dcc18af7" href="">homemade jam tarts</a> to <a data-item-id="d4674f69-97e5-5a63-a5e9-ec22eae39bc0" href="">rose water meringue kisses</a>. 
 
A plateful of <a data-item-id="f04767d6-0ce9-5bc7-8219-af4472221123" href="">mini pink eclairs</a> or perhaps freshly baked sausage rolls would complete your spread? Pastry perfection is just a recipe away. Travel the country with regional bakes and celebrate seasonal fruits, we have Afternoon Tea ideas aplenty.

Afternoon Tea

Give in to a spot of afternoon tea, with a mix of recipes to choose from. Whip up some tasty sandwiches and delicate cakes, or try something new today

Afternoon Tea Ideas and Recipes

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A freshly made Victoria Sponge cake sat on a cake plinth, topped with strawberries and buttercream next to a yellow pack of Silver Spoon caster sugar.

Cake Recipes

A tray of freshly baked biscuits, some with icing and sprinkle decoration next to a pink box of Silver Spoon icing sugar.

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A cake plinth of chocolate cupcakes with swirled chocolate icing on top in front of a pink pack of Silver Spoon icing sugar.

Cupcakes & Muffins

2 glass jars of eton mess, raspberries, edible flowers and vanilla extract

Desserts

4 round dishes of coloured icing sugar being made up in various blue, pink and yellow colours next to a pink pack of Silver Spoon icing sugar.

Icing & Buttercream

Jams & Spreads

Freshly made Air Fryer Pop Tarts on a marble surface decorated with icing and multi coloured sprinkles next to a pink pack of Silver Spoon icing sugar.

Pies & Tarts

Freshly made scones with a small pot of sliced strawberries in front of a yellow bag of Silver Spoon caster sugar.

Scone Recipes

A freshly made tray-bake cake with icing being drizzled on top, in front of a pink pack of Silver Spoon icing sugar.

Traybake Recipes

Pop tarts decorated with biscoff, chocolate and pink icing with sprinkles. 

Air Fryer Pop Tarts

Recipes

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This easy chocolate cupcake recipe was created by Mary Berry, and creates&nbsp;rich, indulgent cupcakes that are easy to achieve in your own kitchen.
Whether you're looking for simple chocolate fairy cakes for a party or an easy chocolate cupcake recipe for everyday baking, this Mary Berry chocolate cupcake recipe is soon to be your go-to recipe for 5-star rich, gorgeously-moreish cupcakes every time.&nbsp;
In just half an hour, this quick and easy cupcake recipe will make a delicious batch of 12 delicious chocolate cupcakes, ready to pipe with your favourite topping.&nbsp;
<h3>Why Bake Mary Berry’s Chocolate Cupcakes?</h3>
⭐Ready in under an hour
⭐Ideal for last-minute gatherings and parties
⭐Brilliant for getting the kids involved

Mary Berry Chocolate Cupcakes

You can whip up a fresh batch of our quick and easy scone recipe with just five simple ingredients.&nbsp; We love these golden scones with a dollop of clotted cream and fruity jam (or jam then cream, depending on your preference). They are also just as tasty spread with butter.&nbsp;
If you loved this easy scones recipe, check out our full range of <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/categories/scones-and-shortcakes">scone recipes</a> that include sweet and savoury options.
<h3>Why Try Our Basic Scones Recipe?</h3>
⭐Simple scone recipe with just five ingredients
⭐Ready in 30 minutes
⭐Will keep for up to a week in an airtight container

Easy Scones Recipe

Whether Victoria sponge was the first cake you ever baked or it brings back sweet birthday memories, a truly great sponge cake recipe is one you’ll use time and time again. Make this the go-to Victoria sponge cake recipe for every baking occasion!
<h3>Why Bake Our Classic Victoria Sponge Recipe?&nbsp;</h3>
⭐Ready in under an hour
⭐Easy recipe for pro or novice bakers
⭐ Over +200 5 star reviews from happy bakers

Easy Victoria Sponge Recipe

Our No Bake Oreo Cheesecake recipe is simple to make and simply delicious. No oven required; you can whip up the creamy Oreo filling and crunchy biscuit base in next to no time; the hardest part is resisting the urge to eat it all.
<h3>Is no bake cheesecake better than baked cheesecake?</h3>
This comes down to your personal preference. The beauty of no bake cheesecakes is that you don’t need an oven, just a fridge to chill or set your cheesecake. No bake cheesecake recipes can be a little less technical and quicker to make than a baked cheesecake. The consistency of both can differ too; with no-bake cheesecakes being light and airy, and the baked versions being a little denser, but rich and velvety.&nbsp;See our full collection of <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/collections/no-bakes">no bake recipes</a> here.
<h3>How to make sure your no bake cheesecake filling turns out firm</h3>
If your no bake Oreo cheesecake is too runny, you may need to leave it longer to set. To create a thick, velvety filling, ensure that you beat the whipping cream to a stiff peak consistency. This means that when the whisk is removed the cream should stand upright, forming a peak on top. If the peak droops, this is soft peak stage and your cream will need to be whipped a little bit longer. Take care not to over-beat your cream cheese, as this can cause it to separate and produce a runnier cheesecake consistency.
<h3>How to ensure your no bake cheesecake base remains crisp</h3>
When making your no bake cheesecake base, you should be sure to chill the crumb crust for at least 10 minutes to help it solidify and prevent it from turning soggy. You should also be sure to use a higher ratio of butter to crumbs for a no-bake base, as this will result in a sturdier base when refrigerated.
<h2>Substitutions and Variations&nbsp;</h2>
<h3>Substitutions</h3>
If you're looking for a vegan and gluten free alternative, why not try our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/raw-chocolate-avocado-cheesecake">No Bake Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake</a>? It's super easy to whip up and will impress your guests!
<h3>Variations</h3>
If you like this recipe, we think you'll also love our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/chocolate-cheesecake">Chocolate Cheesecake</a>, <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/oreo-cupcakes">Oreo Cupcakes</a> and <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/oreo-brownies">Oreo Brownies.</a> We also have even more cheesecake recipes <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/categories/desserts/cheesecakes">here</a>.
<h3>Reasons to make our No Bake Oreo Cheesecake:</h3>
⭐No oven needed - just the fridge
⭐Prep takes just 20 minutes
⭐Can be made and stored ahead of time

No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Recipe

Calling all Biscoff fans! This Biscoff cupcake recipe is a real game changer. Soft vanilla cupcake topped and filled&nbsp;with a beautifully light Biscoff buttercream, this recipe is definitely one you will want to save and bake time and time again.

Biscoff Cupcakes

Enjoy the simple things in life. Like the perfect vanilla cupcake. Make Nielsen-Massey's easy vanilla cupcake recipe, your go-to cupcake of choice. With the lightest, fluffy vanilla sponge topped with the smoothest, vanilla buttercream, you are on to a winner.
<h3>Why Bake Our Vanilla Cupcakes?&nbsp;</h3>
Light and moreish, this is just what you are looking for in a fluffy vanilla cupcake recipe. You are definitely going to want to snuffle more than one of these vanilla cupcakes, for research purposes obviously… 
 
Sneak a peek at our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfNOC9Mfsog" title="How to make vanilla cupcakes">‘how to make vanilla cupcakes’</a> video for extra tips and find out below how you can make our delicious easy vanilla cupcakes from scratch!
 
Tips for making the best homemade vanilla cupcakes: 
 
1. Do not overfill your cupcakes 
For the perfect-shaped cupcake with a lovely golden dome, only fill 2/3 to 3/4 of the way up the cupcake liner. If it's too full it looks messy and sometimes, it can even sink.&nbsp;As a rule, we say it's better to underfill rather than overfill. 
 
2. Best buttercream for cupcakes 
We recommend using our delicious vanilla <a data-item-id="02f6382a-d0f5-58f7-8c17-0acd82570e30" href="">buttercream recipe</a>, but if you're after something a little different on top of your vanilla cupcakes, try out our <a data-item-id="9e283dc4-6386-57a3-b79f-1979ee83461c" href="">citrus buttercream</a> or <a data-item-id="e7750934-e4bf-59a0-bf85-d3283ed9b73e" href="">maple buttercream</a>. 
 
3. How do I store my vanilla cupcakes? 
Once your cupcakes are cool, get them into an airtight container as soon as possible. Cupcakes can last for around 4 days before losing their freshness. Cupcakes with buttercream/frosting on top will need to be stored in the fridge.
If you loved this bake, check out our full selection of <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/categories/cupcakes-and-muffins/cupcakes">cupcake recipes</a> that will not disappoint.
We have our our 5-star favourite&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/mary-berry-chocolate-cupcakes">Mary Berry Chocolate cupcake</a>&nbsp;recipe. Our hidden&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/rainbow-pinata-cupcakes">rainbow piñata</a>, <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/strawberry-cupcakes">strawberry cupcakes</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/strawberry-and-prosecco-cupcakes">strawberry prosecco cupcakes</a> are delicious bakes. Or switch up the colour with our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/valentines-red-velvet-cupcakes">red velvet</a>, <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/green-velvet-cupcakes">green velvet</a> and <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/pink-champagne-cupcakes">pink champagne cupcakes</a>.

Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

Muffins are the perfect on the go snack, breakfast treat or simply yummy cake to enjoy with a cup of tea. We have taken one of the nations favourite bakes - the cherry bakewell and turned it into a delicious muffin.

Bakewell Muffins

This rainbow sponge traybake recipe is a great time saver. It's for a simple traybake (or sometimes known as a sheetcake). This quick and easy traybake serves 12 and only takes 20 minutes to prepare. We've decorated ours with rainbow buttercream for a really fun look which the kids will love. 
 
If rainbows are your thing, try out our <a data-item-id="487578e2-ccf0-513b-825e-a0c1f86b83a6" href="">rainbow meringues recipe</a> next!

Quick & Easy Rainbow Traybake

Looking for a new homemade jam recipe? Give our damson jam recipe a go. Damsons are often the unsung hero of British fruits and make excellent preserves. Damsons are generally not eaten raw due to their sour flavour, this, however, means they are the perfect fruit for preserving.

Damson Jam

This Fearne Cotton recipe is the queen of all tarts. Bejewelled with raspberries and a vegan chocolate smooth filling, you'll find yourself saying " just one more slice". The crust is light yet sturdy and the filling is dairy free yet beyond creamy. The crunch of the pastry combined with the creaminess of the filling, topped with the sharp raspberries, makes every bite moreish and heavenly. You're going to love this.

Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Tart

This velvety, smooth classic lemon curd is so easy to make and much better homemade.

Lemon Curd

Add a bit of sparkle to your Christmas this year with this simply gorgeous glitter strawberry jam with champagne. This jam would make an excellent gifting idea and will look beautiful on your Christmas morning toast!

Glitter Strawberry Jam With Champagne

These Fairy Cakes are super easy to make with children, with seven simple steps to a batch of beautifully decorated Vanilla Fairy Cakes - what makes this recipe even more family friendly is we've swapped out white flour for 75% more wholemeal flour, bursting with fibre but keeping your bakes fluffy and light. We won't tell if you don't! Simply let these quick and easy wholemeal fairy cakes cool, before topping them with a spoonful of Silver Spoon Icing Sugar and decorating with mini Smarties or sprinkles (or any other toppings you fancy!).

Wholemeal Fairy Cakes

We've taken one of the best the traditional British biscuits and taken it to the next level. Introducing the Custard Cream Cheesecake! Not too sweet, this cheesecake offers a palette cleansing masterpiece which will leave your guests or family deliciously satisfied. &nbsp; If you love this recipe, you might want to try our <a data-item-id="8f30b099-df71-54a9-8a6c-04e092045e9f" href="">Toblerone cheesecake</a> next time!&nbsp;

Custard Cream Cheesecake

Meet your new go-to vegan classic vanilla sponge recipe. Created by our friend Juliet Sear from 'Juliet Bakes', this recipe uses flax meal to give a great texture and consistency. The sponge is as light and fluffy as a non-vegan sponge cake. This vanilla sponge cake recipe will work really well for any occasion; Birthday's, Christmas. Watch our video to see how to make the perfect rainbow vegan sprinkles to decorate.

Vegan Vanilla Cake

Is there anything more wonderful than a jar of fresh homemade Raspberry Jam?

Raspberry Jam

The Little Book of Vegan has lovingly created a classic English Victoria sponge cake and given it a zesty twist, with fruity layers of lemon-flavoured sponge filled with strawberry jam and vanilla cream frosting, and topped with fresh strawberries and a dusting of Silver Spoon icing sugar.&nbsp;
This recipe is perfect vegan alternative cake for a tea party any time of the year.

Vegan Victoria Sponge Cake

We have the best simple buttercream recipe that will give your cakes and cupcakes a delicious twist with the subtle inclusion of maple syrup. Perfect for autumnal Halloween or Bonfire Night party treats.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Maple Buttercream

Moist, moreish and zesty - everything a gluten-free plant based drizzle cake should be. Full of fresh citrussy lemon, drizzled with a sweet Silver Spoon Icing Sugar glaze, and sprinkled with ground nuts this simple gluten free lemon cake rivals coffee shop lemon drizzle cakes any day. So invite your friends over, pop the kettle on and bite into a generous slice of this delicious vegan lemon drizzle cake.&nbsp;

Gluten Free Vegan Lemon Drizzle Cake

Rich, decadent and moreish. This chocolate celebration cake is completely over the top, and everything you could possibly want from a cake fit for a party. Simply top with all of your favourite chocolate goodies, on top of a layer of creamy chocolate ganache drip. We can promise this will put a smile on everyone's face, but can't promise it'll be around for long!