A classic British jam sponge with a soft, even crumb, filled with strawberry jam and dusted with caster sugar. Ready in 40 minutes.
Category: Tea Time Desserts
Black Tea Caramel Slices
Black tea caramel slices with an Earl Grey-infused caramel layer, shortbread base, and dark chocolate top. Step-by-step recipe with make-ahead tips.
Apple Cinnamon Tea Buns
Soft, spiced tea buns packed with fresh apple chunks and cinnamon. Ready in 40 minutes, great warm from the oven or made ahead for the week.
Brown Butter Madeleines
These brown butter madeleines have crisp golden edges, a soft crumb, and deep nutty flavor. Make the batter ahead for that signature hump every time.
Vanilla Spice Loaf Cake
A tender vanilla spice loaf cake with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. One bowl, 15 min prep, bakes in under an hour. Slices cleanly and keeps well.
Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies
Buttery shortbread infused with loose-leaf Earl Grey tea and a hint of lemon zest. Ready in 40 minutes, crisp edges, soft center.
Raspberry Almond Tea Bars
Buttery almond shortbread base, raspberry jam layer, and a golden almond topping. These tea bars come together in 40 minutes with pantry staples.
Lemon Thyme Cookies
These lemon thyme cookies use fresh thyme and lemon zest for a crisp shortbread with herbal depth. Easy one-bowl recipe, 24 cookies, ready in 40 minutes.
Orange Poppy Seed Tea Cake
A moist orange poppy seed tea cake with bright citrus glaze, ready in under an hour. One bowl, simple pantry ingredients, great with afternoon tea.
Honey Lavender Tea Loaf
A gently floral honey lavender tea loaf with a soft, golden crumb. Bakes in one bowl in under an hour. Great for afternoon tea or gifting.
Swiss Nut Cream Slices
Swiss nut cream slices with a buttery shortcrust base, walnut filling, and whipped cream topping. Step-by-step recipe with tips for clean slices.
Green Tea Butter Cookies
Crisp, buttery shortbread cookies with earthy matcha flavor. Ready in 40 minutes with one bowl and simple pantry staples.
Korean Chestnut Pastry (Bam Gwaja)
Make Korean chestnut pastry at home with real chestnuts, honey, and a tender shortcrust shell. Step-by-step with tips for smooth filling and clean crimping.
Matcha Red Bean Loaf Cake
Tender matcha loaf cake with a ribbon of sweet red bean paste baked inside. One bowl, 55 minutes, and a clean slice every time.
Salted Caramel Oat Tart with a Buttery Press-In Crust
This salted caramel oat tart has a press-in oat crust, a silky homemade caramel filling, and a flaky sea salt finish. No rolling pin needed.
Sticky Toffee Loaf Cake with Medjool Dates and Brown Butter Toffee Sauce
A tender sticky toffee loaf cake packed with soaked Medjool dates, baked in one tin, and finished with a pour of warm brown butter toffee sauce.
Mini Strawberry Sponge Cakes
Light individual sponge cakes topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Made in a muffin tin, ready in 40 minutes, no special equipment needed.
Vanilla Bean Petit Fours with Almond Sponge and Fondant Glaze
Make classic vanilla bean petit fours with a tender almond sponge, real vanilla buttercream, and a smooth poured fondant glaze. Step-by-step with make-ahead tips.
Mini Lemon Tea Cakes with Lemon Glaze
Bright, buttery mini lemon tea cakes with a tart lemon glaze. Ready in 40 minutes, baked in a mini muffin tin, and packed with real lemon zest flavor.