Baking

Best-ever cake recipes

Time to get busy baking - we’ve trawled the archives to collate our most popular cake recipes....

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Lemon Louise Cake

Lemon Louise Cake. You’ll want to swallow this zesty Lemon Louise slice whole.  Makes 20 squares 150g butter, softened 1⁄4 cup […]

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Continental Slice Recipe

Continental Slice Recipe. A deep chocolate slice enhanced by a creamy custard filling.  Continental Slice Recipe Makes 24 squares 125g butter […]

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Takaka Ginger Crunch

Takaka Ginger Crunch. Meet your favourite new slice.  Makes 28 squares   150g butter 2 tbsp golden syrup 3⁄4 cup brown […]

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3 steps to the perfect sponge cake

If you’ve ever had trouble creating this classic recipe, just follow these easy tips to make sponge cake perfectly every […]

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Belgium Squares

This classic slice is sure to add some colour to your next afternoon tea.

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Cherry Clafoutis

Cherries are the ultimate summer treat! Make the most of them with this sweet Cherry Clafoutis.

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Gingerbread & Pear Pudding

This warming dessert makes the most of delicious in-season pears.

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Comforting Winter Menu

Indulge this week with these delicious and warming winter meals.

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Best Ever Lamingtons

These light and fluffy lamingtons are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Nourishing Family Favourites

Take a look at our list of recipes that are delicious nourishing family favourites. Perfect for the family when you’re stuck for recipe ideas. These hearty dishes are sure to become fast favourites.

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Winter Taste Sensations

This warming weekly menu is packed full of winter taste sensations sure to leave you feeling satisfied.

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Hearty Winter Menu

We’re keeping warm this week with our favourite hearty dishes.

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Vegemite and Cheese Pull-Apart Damper

Vegemite and Cheese Pull-Apart Damper. Ask any Aussie how they feel about Vegemite and you will get much love and adoration […]

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Warming Weekly Menu

Warming Weekly Menu. Keep warm over the winter months with our hearty Warming Weekly Menu packed full of mouthwatering recipes.  Spelt […]

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Passionfruit Melting Moments

Passionfruit Melting Moments. Add a taste of summer to your next bake and try these delicately flavoured Passionfruit Melting Moments.  200 […]

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Turkish Delight Melt-In-The-Middle Mug Cake

When the need for indulgent chocolate cake arises, this 2-minute mug cake satisfies on every level. You’ll spoon through soft, warm cake before you reach a sweet, gooey centre. You’re welcome.

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Nourishing Weekly Menu

Nourishing Weekly Menu. Unwind this week with our nourishing winter meals.  Spicy Lamb Pies with Pickled Onion and Tzatziki The cool […]

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Chickpea Flatbread & Marinated Crunchy Chickpeas

Chickpea Flatbread & Marinated Crunchy Chickpeas. This is the result of creating a bread that contains it all: crunch, sweetness and […]

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Salted Chocolate Nut Loaf

Salted Chocolate Nut Loaf. Providing for the masses has never been easier with this simple scrumptious Salted Chocolate Nut Loaf.  Makes […]

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Brioche Doughnuts with Coffee Cream

These incredibly light and sweet Brioche Doughnuts with Coffee Cream are a must-have at any afternoon tea.  Brioche Doughnuts with […]

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Almond & Caramel Praline Layer Cake

For a show stopping cake you can’t look past this impressive Almond & Caramel Praline Layer Cake.  Serves 8-10   […]

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Russian Honey Cake

Russian Honey Cake. This multi-layered honey cake is topped with a delightfully creamy filling.  Serves 8-10   70g butter 2 tbsp […]

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Espresso Chocolate Tart with Coffee Syrup

Espresso Chocolate Tart with Coffee Syrup. This rich tart is sure to delight everyone at your next dinner party.  Serves 10-12 […]

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Raspberry and Vanilla Sponge Recipe

Raspberry and Vanilla Sponge Recipe. Don’t be afraid of making a sponge. With a good cake mixer and a light hand […]

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Baking is one of life’s simple pleasures—whether it’s cookies and biscuits for the kids or classic cakes like banana cake or chocolate cake, you’ll find the recipes here at MINDFOOD. We’ve even got Christmas and wedding cake recipes for those special occasions, scrumptious sweet and savoury muffins for school and work, and pies like pumpkin or apple pie for that special treat.

While baking requires careful measuring and precise methods, it can be fun and challenging to stretch your creative muscles and give your baked creations your own personal touch. This could mean adding some creative decorations, adding some extra layers or a little bit of a flavour that’s uniquely yours.

For cupcake lovers, most basic cake recipes can be adapted to cupcakes quite easily.