Rock cakes
These traditional fruity rock cakes or rock buns are a tea time favourite and they're quick too, using simple store cupboard ingredients.
Easy Blooming Great Tea Party Recipes
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Strawberry and macadamia blondies
Lighter than brownies but still just as tasty, blondies use white chocolate for an irresistible sweet flavour. Try adding strawberries and macadamias for extra sweetness and bite
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Fiona Cairns' Victoria sponge with summer berries
Cook along with Royal Baker Fiona Cairns as she shows us how to make this special Victoria sponge she's created for Marie Curie Cancer Care's Blooming Great Tea Party
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Fiona Cairns' almond apricot rose petal cake
Royal baker Fiona Cairns made this tangy sponge cake for the Marie Curie Cancer Care's Blooming Great Tea Party. The simple floral design makes this cake the perfect girly treat
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Blueberry and vanilla scones
Scones are everybody's favourite afternoon tea treat, and this recipe is a brilliant twist on the traditional taste. Try them with jam and clotted cream.
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Elderflower and lemon drizzle cake
This Elderflower and lemon drizzle cake recipe is a tangy cake sure to be a spring tea-time favourite and is perfect for Mother's Day or an Easter party. Plus, it's the cake of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding!
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Bakewell tarts
Whip up some classic Bakewell tarts at home with this simple recipe. These mini Bakewells make a lovey afternoon treat or Mother's Day gift
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Jo Wheatley’s raspberry and lemon pool cupcakes
With hidden pools of raspberry jam, these tasty cupcakes will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth
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Red velvet cake pops
Turn your red velvet cake into cake pops with this recipe for red velvet cake pops, they're perfect for parties or as a fun food gift
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Paul Hollywood's strawberry tarts
Paul Hollywood's simple pastry recipe will make you a pro in no time. Bake these fabulous strawberry tarts for afternoon tea or a special occasion
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How to make chocolate fudge cake
Sue McMahon, Woman's Weekly cookery editor, gives her recipe for the classic dessert. Follow along in the easy step-by-step video
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Triple chocolate brownies
Super-squidgy chocolate brownies from Essentials magazine. It’s the double chocolate rations that make these so moreish.
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Brian Turner's bakewell tart
TV chef Brian Turner's recipe for this classic bakewell tart was made for Marie Curie Cancer Care's Blooming Great Tea Party. Not as hard as you might think, this classic British bake will certainly impress your guests
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Fay Ripley's fruit cake
TV fave Fay Ripley made this easy fruit cake for Marie Cure Cancer Care's Blooming Great Tea Party. Ready in under an hour, it's a great last-minute bake
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Ed Baines’ apricot and raspberry scones
Celeb chef Ed Baines has made these scones for Marie Curie Cancer Care’s Blooming Great Tea Party. Perfect for afternoon tea with the girls, these fruity scones will go down a treat
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Sophie Grigson's saffron lime macaroons
Macaroons spiced with saffron sandwiched with a tangy lime icing will impress anyone at a tea party. Sophie made these to support Marie Curie Cancer Care's Blooming Great Tea Party
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Afternoon tea cupcakes
These afternoon tea cupcakes are delicious and very traditional - perfect for enjoying with afternoon tea. The sponge is lighter than a feather too
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Orange drizzle loaf cake
A simple to make family cake based on a Madiera cake recipe. Cooked in a loaf tin and flavoured with orange zest it has an orange juice syrup poured over after baking to give it a crunchy citrus topping.
