Afternoon tea

There's nothing quite like a home-made Anzac biscuit, still warm from the oven and with a bit of chew. This classic recipe does exactly what it says on the tin - and that's how we like it.

The cake that saved Sixpenny during lockdown.

The New Zealand cake-slice hybrid, reimagined with soft baked rhubarb.

Sweet and laced with spice, this Middle Eastern filo favourite is also an alleged aphrodisiac.

A crisp pastry base plus a fudgy topping equals this dietary-inclusive winner.

Savoury scones, beautifully balanced with whipped honey butter.

Just the afternoon tea pick-me-up you need.

Spread that frosting on nice and thick.

The custard slice receives a modern glow-up.

A diet-inclusive take on the much-loved Australian treat.

These are some grown-up treats that Santa won't mind chasing with a glass of ice-cold milk – and neither will you.

Portuguese tarts meet bourbon-spiked eggnog in this Christmas-ready treat.

This one's made for afternoon teas – an almond-lemon cake base, a beautiful mead cream, and rosemary for earthiness and complexity.

You better believe it.

The Australian classic receives a glow-up.

As far as all-time Australian classics go, these choc-coconut sponge squares take the cake.

These are not the prettiest scones you'll ever bake, but they are the best tasting.

It's the traditional Venetian raisin and cornmeal biscuit, but made more heavenly with chocolate, clementine and aniseed.

It's not what you'd call a traditional pound cake. It calls for different quantities of flour, sugar, eggs and butter, but know this – it is delicious.

If you're after a light cake, this one's for you. A lightly boozy, tangy icing adds a little lusciousness.

This nostalgic recipe can take you back to childhood parties. Candles optional.

Sink your teeth into these soft and tangy honey and ginger ice-cream and lemon curd doughnut sandwiches from Yama Kitchen & Bar.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for New Orleans-style beignets with anise sugar.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Zeppole di San Giuseppe (St Joseph's doughnuts)

The secret? Slow-baked nectarines to intensify the fruit's sweetness.

Australian Gourmet Traveller classic Greek dessert recipe for loukoumades.

These delicate confections were born in Paris, but with a bit of patience you can make your own little bites of luxury.

Our take on the turrón, the Spanish soft nougat.

Australian Gourmet Traveller French dessert recipe for chocolate and candied-orange madeleines.

It's also gluten-free - bonus.

Just what you need for afternoon tea.

Australian Gourmet Traveller dessert recipe for milk chocolate-filled cinnamon doughnuts