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Classic Cake Recipes

Anticipate the bliss of baking as you browse through this collection of Classic Cake Recipes. The recipes are simple and satisfying – from nostalgic Butterfly Cakes to decadent Boiled Chocolate Cake.

With simple ingredients and clear instructions, you'll create something wonderful – whether you're a novice or more experienced home cook.

  • lemonade scones with jam and cream.
    Lemonade Scones
  • buttermilk scones
    Buttermilk Scones Recipe (CWA-style – Soft & Fluffy)
  • pumpkin scones on tea towel.
    Pumpkin Scones
  • date scones on wooden board with butter in small condiment container.
    Date Scones
  • chocolate biscuit cake
    Chocolate Biscuit Cake | The Royal Family Favourite
  • Lumberjack Cake slice.
    Lumberjack Cake
  • chocolate crackles
    Chocolate Crackles
  • nan's sponge cake
    Nan's Sponge Cake
  • lemon cake recipe
    Lemon Cake
  • cherry ripe love cake.
    Cherry Ripe Cake
  • Anzac Cake on cooling tray.
    Anzac Cake
  • cinnamon doughnuts.
    Cinnamon Doughnuts
  • simnel cake.
    Simnel Cake
  • Chocolate Carrot Cake on cake stand.
    Chocolate Carrot Cake
  • Lamingtons on plate.
    Lamingtons
  • cheese scones on plate.
    Cheese Scones
  • Lemon Muffins.
    Lemon Muffins
  • snowballs
    Snowballs
  • Lemon No Bake Cheesecake.
    Lemon No Bake Cheesecake
  • Passionfruit Sponge Cake.
    Passionfruit Sponge Cake
  • Coconut Cake.
    Coconut Cake
  • cherry cake
    Cherry Cake
  • texas sheet cake
    Texas Sheet Cake
  • Patty Cakes, iced with a simple pink icing and decorated with pastel sprinkles.
    Patty Cakes
  • Butterfly cake.
    Butterfly Cakes
  • mock cream on spatula.
    Nan Mac's Mock Cream
  • Raspberry and white chocolate muffin on cooling tray.
    Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffins
  • butter cake
    Butter Cake Recipe
  • apple tea cake being served.
    Apple Tea Cake
  • sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce
    Sticky Date Pudding
  • chocolate self saucing pudding served with strawberries and cream.
    Chocolate Self Saucing Pudding
  • butterscotch self saucing pudding in baking dish.
    Butterscotch Self Saucing Pudding
  • apple cinnamon muffins.
    Apple Cinnamon Muffins
  • mandarin cake
    Mandarin Cake
  • rock cakes.
    Rock Cakes
  • Eggless Chocolate Cake on stand.
    Eggless Chocolate Cake
  • carrot cake with cream cheese icing
    Carrot Cake
  • Bailey's Cheesecake Slice with Bailey's bottle in background.
    Baileys Cheesecake
  • boiled fruit cake on plate.
    Boiled Fruit Cake
  • cinnamon loaf.
    Cinnamon Loaf
  • chocolate ripple cake
    Chocolate Ripple Cake
  • Blueberry Muffins

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Hi, I'm Libby, a recipe collector and writer. I love everything about home cooking and share modern classics and recipes that have been passed down for generations – I hope you find a few that bring back treasured memories.

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