Spring has sprung, the days are warming up and outdoor entertaining is back on the calendar! Whether you’re planning a sunny picnic, contributing to a school fete or hosting a relaxed garden gathering, one thing is guaranteed to draw a crowd: homemade sweet treats. To help you bake something that everyone will love, we’ve gathered our most irresistible recipes for bite-sized bakes. Think fudgy slices, buttery biscuits, pretty little cakes and nostalgic favourites that look as good as they taste. Simple to share and impossible to resist – these crowd-pleasing bakes will disappear fast.
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This classic is just the right kind of fancy and perfect for afternoon tea.
This chocolate caramel slice comes straight from heaven – you won’t be able to stop at one!
This is the ultimate Aussie treat to have in the cupboard for special occasions.
Perfect for those that like their sweet treats with a zesty tang
The brownies you make when ordinary brownies just won’t do.
Delectable custard tarts that will be gone in no time at all.
Tangy swirls of passionfruit create a work of art in this delectable coconut fudge.
French fancies that are sure to command a high price at any cake stall.
A delightful take on the classic Italian biscuit, pairing lemon with aromatic fennel.
A traditional treat with raspberries is just as easy to make as the original.
Rich and sweet chocolate and coconut slice that’s a breeze to make.
Bite-sized versions of the traditional Victoria sponge that will wow a crowd.
Delicate and delicious, and slightly laced with gin, these are cakes for a grown-up afternoon tea.
Flavoured with lemon verbena and zesty orange, these tiny friands are sure to be a crowd favourite.
Elevated with the delicate flavour of honey, these little French cakes are pretty as a picture.
These delicate sweet biscuits are delicious and easy to make.
A delicious twist on an Italian favourite with rich chocolate and a kick of ginger.
Perfect for morning or afternoon tea, these scones are a cinch to pull together.
Spread with lemon curd, these vanilla shortbread biscuits are a real treat.
This stylish sweet treat is perfect for high teas and special celebrations.
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