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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Anzac Biscuits with Almonds and Dried Fruit

Iconic ANZAC biscuits were originally made to send to the ANZACs serving in Gallipoli. For a contemporary twist add a few almonds and your favourite dried fruit to create Anzac Biscuits with Almonds and Dried Fruit.

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Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Make the most of pumpkin’s versatility and try this American Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe. A tasty combination of spies and […]

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Mince Pie

Mince Pie recipe, brought to you by MiNDFOOD.

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Oat, Craisin and White Chocolate Biscuits

Enjoy a delightful treat with these oat biscuits, featuring tart Craisins and creamy white chocolate.

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Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts

Handmade French-inspired pastries and pies fill the window of Leanne Beck’s store, Sweet Infinity, in Woolloomooloo, Sydney. However, Leanne Beck’s […]

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Past cookbooks for present times

We should all take a leaf out of cookbooks of yesteryear, when recipes were created using whatever ingredients, however meagre, were available, MiNDFOOD Dixie Elliott blog.

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Easter Simnel Cake

Easter Simnel Cake. Simnel cake is a moist, heavy fruitcake divided and topped with almond icing. Traditionally served at Easter, […]

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Chocolate Biscuits

These decadent little chocolate biscuits are a great treat for the middle of the week. Kids and adults alike will […]

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Chocolate Cinnamon Tart

Cinnamon and chocolate is a timeless combination. When paired in a luscious tart and served with last of the summer berries it is a treat worth savouring.

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Traditional Spanakopita

This traditional spanakopita recipe uses filo pastry. This Greek spinach pie is a tasty meat free dish that can be […]

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Mushroom Tarte Tatin

Mushroom Tarte Tatin recipe, brought to you by MiNDFOOD.

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Ricotta Hotcakes with Strawberries & Banana

Ricotta is wonderfully versatile and suitable for sweet or savoury dishes. Whip up a batch of these old-school hotcakes served with fresh fruit for a luxurious late brunch.

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Bumblebees

Bumblebees recipe, brought to you by MiNDFOOD.

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Ravioli with Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Butter

Ravioli with Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Butter recipe, brought to you by MiNDFOOD.

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Apricot and Almond Upside-Down Cake

Apricot and Almond Upside-Down Cake recipe, brought to you by MiNDFOOD.

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Cherry Biscotti

Cherry Biscotti recipe, brought to you by MiNDFOOD.

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Panettoni Bambini with Cranberry Jam

Panettoni is a Christmas favourite. Spice up yours with all the scents of Christmas and a delicate cranberry jam.

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Melt-and-Mix Chocolate Cake

Melt-and-Mix Chocolate Cake recipe, brought to you by MiNDFOOD.

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Crayfish Tartlets

These moreish tarts are sure to be a crowd pleaser

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Christmas Cake

You can cross one more thing off your Christmas to-do list by baking this traditional cake ahead of time. This version will keep for at least four months.

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Lavender and Honey Cake Recipe

Lavender and Honey Cake Recipe. Enjoy this delicate lavender-infused butter cake with a dollop of plain yoghurt and a pot […]

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Cranberry and Pistachio Biscotti Recipe

Cranberry and Pistachio Biscotti Recipe, by MiNDFOOD. Keep a batch of these easy biscotti biscuits in the pantry over the […]

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Chocolate Afghans Recipe

Do you have a crowd to cater to? These Chocolate Afghans are always a good choice. The chocolate biscuit made […]

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Scone with Jam and Cream

Looking for the perfect afternoon tea treat? These delightfully soft scones with lashings of fresh raspberry jam and clotted cream […]

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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.