Afternoon tea

In this Nici Wickes recipe, a basic bread dough has grated apple and rosemary folded into it to produce a fantastically fragrant and tasty loaf. Serve sliced and buttered for the ultimate treat

Nici Wickes' banana bread recipe is moist, sweet, slightly sticky and keeps well. It’s also dairy and egg-free, so it's vegan-friendly. Try serving with orange butter and honey if you don't have dietary requirements

Nici Wickes' slice recipe combines two favourites – a biscuit base and a Russian fudge topping! Serve these sweet little squares topped with walnuts for a deliciously decadent treat

Classic jam doughnuts get a twist of tea in this delicious recipe. Fluffy homemade doughnuts are filled with raspberry jam then rolled in sweet Earl Grey sugar to create a trendy treat

This clever recipe sees rose tea infused rhubarb paired with homemade pastry and baked to perfection to create these gorgeous pies. Serve for a deliciously different sweet treat

This easy recipe creates deliciously sweet little apple fritters that can be made at short notice. Serve these walnut and rum spiked fritters dusted with icing sugar for the perfect treat

With its wholemeal flour and vegetables (even seeds), Nici Wickes' carrot cake is as robust as it is delicious. This recipe creates a light, airy and huge cake, so tuck in!

Nici Wickes' recipe for fruit cake is not as dark as a Christmas cake, yet it still keeps and eats well. This cake is best eaten after a few days, when the fruit has really developed its flavour

Nici Wickes' mum makes this sponge cake recipe with her eyes closed, and never fails to “drop” the sponge to ensure it’s light and fluffy. Serve filled with strawberries, cream and jam

The humble banana is the key to creating this banana split brownie recipe. Chocolate brownies are topped with caramelised bananas, peanut praline and whipped cream to create the perfect sweet treat

Two Kiwi icons collide in this slice recipe! A coconut-spiked Weet-Bix base is topped with creamy custard then finished with rich chocolate icing. Cut into squares and serve at your next sweet event

Love hokey pokey? Then you'll adore this cupcake recipe. Golden syrup spiked cupcakes are topped with creamy frosting and hokey pokey crumble to create a sweet treat that's begging to be shared!

This kumara and walnut cake recipe is simple without scrimping on taste. Topped with caramel cream cheese frosting, this is the perfect dessert to share with friends and whanau

This recipe sees sticky lemon slice spiked with blueberries to create a perfect fruity little number. A slice or two of this slab is just the perfect, zesty wee thing to have with a hot cup of tea. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

This banana bread recipe is perfect when you've got a bowl full of sweet, ripe bananas. Serve with homemade sweet nut butter and toasted peanuts for a simply delicious bite with your next cuppa

Nici Wickes' shares her mum's tried-and-true workmen's muffins recipe. These muffins aren’t your usual light and fruity ones – they’re solid and filling with veges, feta and a hint of curry powder

Nici Wickes shares her mum's marmalade shortcake recipe. It's a delicious change from your normal sweet jam shortcake as it has a tang to it – and it’s very more-ish with a cup of tea or coffee

The mash-up of caramel, chocolate and banana in Nici Wickes' banoffee slice recipe is simply irresistible! It's also gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free, making it perfect for just about everyone

Nici Wickes introduces a savoury note to her lemon slice recipe, hence the rosemary, as well as loading some oats into the base to give it a more interesting texture. Give it a try!

Nici Wickes' chocolate slice recipe is so simple! You'l love the pop of flavour and texture the raspberries give each piece along with the smooth lemony icing. Serve in squares and enjoy

Craving a taste of the tropics? Dig into this gorgeous pineapple and ginger syrup cake recipe. Sweet and gently spiced, this cake is swimming in warm, sticky syrup and topped with refreshing mint

When life gives you lemons… you make yummy healthy treats! This zesty raw lemon slice recipe is nut-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, making it perfect for almost everyone!

Nici Wickes highlights just how good orange and choc are together in this recipe. Using almond meal and flour ensures a moist cake that stores well. Adding chocolate takes it from loaf to super-loaf!

Banoffee is too good to be restricted to just pies! Get creative with this recipe which sees banana cupcakes filled with caramel and topped with whipped cream and fresh banana. Yum!

This indulgent recipe sees coconut cupcakes filled with tart raspberries and topped a lush cream cheese icing. Dust with icing sugar and serve as a show-stopping treat at your next sweet occasion

Celebrate the world's favourite chocolate hazelnut spread with this sensational Nutella-filled chocolate cupcakes recipe. Create these decadent treats next time you need something sweet to share

If you want to make someone's day, bake them this coconut banana bread recipe! It’s so simple to make and yummy on its own or wonderful with toppings such as coconut yoghurt, honey or smashed banana

Loaded with good-for-you ingredients, these seedy chocolate muesli bars are not only ridiculously delicious, they're also packed with fibre and healthy fats to give you lasting energy

If you love peanut butter, you'll love this brownie recipe. Spiked with peanut butter and topped with a salty peanut caramel icing, this treat is sure to be a hit at your next sweet occasion

It doesn't get much more decadent than this chocolate checkerboard brownie recipe! Walnut-spiked brownie is topped with white and creamy milk chocolate squares for a tasty treat that's made for sharing

Everyone's favourite childhood rice bubble creation gets an extra injection of Kiwi flavour in this Jaffa chocolate crackle slice recipe. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at your next sweet event

Lush kiwifruit curd is the star of this gorgeous tart recipe. Serve in chocolate coated tart cases with a garnish of fresh kiwifruit for the perfect dessert at your next sweet occasion

Meet the king of caramel slices! This recipe sees a golden coconut base spiked with pecans and topped with a salted caramel filling and a velvety dark chocolate finish. Serve with a hot cuppa and enjoy

Nici Wickes' little white chocolate and rhubarb creations are simply divine. They blur the lines between cakes, muffins, cupcakes and friands – they’re a happy hybrid of all of them

These raw chocolate brownies are heavenly! They're gooey, sweet and incredibly satisfying. All you need is 4 ingredients and a food processor and you’re good to go!

Banana bread gets a delicious makeover with the addition of blueberries and ricotta in this tasty recipe. Serve these little loaves with whipped ricotta icing at your next morning or afternoon tea

A classic is given a decadent edge in this delicious choc-chunk banana bread recipe. Dotted with dark chocolate chunks and drizzled with melted chocolate, this the ultimate sweet treat

We’ve taken an old favourite and given it new life. This peanut butter and jelly banana bread recipe is decadent enough for a special occasion yet simple enough for morning tea. Yum!

With just a handful of ingredients you can make these flourless almond butter biscuits. You can’t taste the actual flavour of miso, but it brings a lovely richness and a touch of salt to the recipe

This bran and berry mini loaves recipe proves good things really do come in small packages. Serve warm slathered with raspberry butter for a delicious morning or afternoon tea treat

Embrace the zingy tartness of citrus with this gorgeous grapefruit and marmalade cake recipe. Drizzled in a tangy glaze, this moreish cake is perfectly indulgent without being too sweet

Dive into this season's feijoa frenzy with this irresistible feijoa, lime and poppy seed muffin recipe. Gently spiced with ginger and topped with sugared feijoas, this recipe is an autumn essential

Nici Wickes shares the recipe for her very best feijoa friands. With their gentle, perfumed flavour and jellied texture, feijoas really make these delicate, gluten-free friands sing

Nici Wickes' maple walnut muffins-masquerading-as-cupcakes are irresistible. Take this delicious recipe even further with homemade maple cream cheese icing

Get fruit party-ready with this inventive recipe! These fruit kebab dippers are a great way to make fruit a little bit more exciting for kids, especially with chocolate and hundreds-and-thousands!

Nici Wickes shares her mum's version of these old favourites. This Easter biscuits recipe is packed with so much flavour and uses less flour so that the biscuits are truly tender and delicious

How's this for a sweet Easter treat? This cookie recipe sees gooey melted marshmallow, salted peanuts and sweet Easter eggs come together to create a perfectly festive sweet treat

This gorgeous coconut and vanilla cake recipe is a must for your Easter celebrations. Lovely and moist, this cake keeps well and can even be made a day in advance for easy entertaining

Add an extra sweet touch to your Easter spread with these cute choc chunk cookies. Topped with chocolate mini eggs, this recipe is perfect for creating and sharing with the kids

Searching for your new favourite slice recipe? Look no further than this spiced toffee apple crumble slice that's layered with all sorts of moreish goodies. Enjoy with a hot cuppa or share with the kiddies over a glass of milk

Brick Mill Café shares the recipe for their famous cappuccino and date slice. Serve this slice with a hot cup of tea or coffee for the ultimate afternoon treat

Tea House on the Lake shares the recipe for their famous scroggin slice. Packed with goodies and topped with a lush cream cheese icing, it's no surprise this slice is a New Plymouth favourite!

Nici Wickes shares her mum's pear and chocolate drizzle cake recipe that marries two flavours that were meant to be together – pear and chocolate. Serve warm, as a dessert. It’s so impressive!

Nici Wickes' roasted pear and blue cheese scones recipe is insanely easy to make and the flavour is wonderful, with little bursts of sweetness from the pears and tanginess from blue cheese

Our favourite autumn fruits come together beautifully in this delicious pound cake recipe. Filled with green apple and pear then dusted with icing sugar, this cake is the perfect sweet finish

The classic combination of lemon and meringue come together perfectly in this sponge slab recipe. Simple yet impressive, this cake is perfect for any sweet occasion

Enjoy a classic on a super-sized scale with this giant jelly cake recipe. Ideal for your next tea party or cake-worthy occasion, this recipe creates the perfect sweet finale

Time to expand your afternoon tea repertoire! This indulgent whisky caramel sponge roll recipe is great served dusted with icing sugar and topped with extra chopped hazelnuts

Wow your friends and family with this glorious chocolate and apricot hot cross buns recipe. Packed full of chocolate and finished with a sweet, sticky glaze, they'll have your guests coming back for more!

Nici Wickes shares a friend's recipe for peccadilloes biscuits dating all the way back to 1963! Now that's a tried and tested recipe

These lacy little biscuits are a favourite of Nici Wickes – crispy, slightly chewy and chocolatey! What’s not to love? Try this easy florentines recipe and discover these delights for yourself

Nici Wickes' hazelnut, pear and mascarpone sponge recipe is best enjoyed in thick slices with a strong cup of coffee. Simple and rustic yet quietly impressive, this cake is a must-try

You've never seen blondies like this before. Salty popcorn, sweet white chocolate, nutty peanut butter and sticky caramel are all baked into an indulgent bar in this decadent recipe. Photography by: Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

This decadent recipe produces soft-centered dark chocolate crinkle cookies that are delicious served as is or with a scoop of your favourite ice cream sandwiched between two

This stunning recipe sees pink and white cookies sandwiched together with a chocolate butter icing to create these Neopolitan sandwich cookies. Serve as the perfect high tea treat

This recipe transforms a Kiwi classic into cookie form. Serve these raspberry lamington cookies sprinkled with coconut, topped with mascarpone and dolloped with jam

These cookies are rather like mini apple pies, so this recipe can also double as dessert if you’re caught short. Serve warm with a little custard or icecream on the side

The secret to this soft and fluffy brown butter and orange madeleines recipe is to allow the batter to chill before baking. Dust with icing sugar and enjoy these gorgeous little French cakes while they're fresh

You'll be blissed out after trying this delicious cranberry bliss bar recipe. Try swapping plain flour for your favourite gluten-free blend for a tasty gluten-free afternoon treat

These little almond cherry blossom tarts are simply irresistible. Dust with icing sugar and enjoy with a hot cuppa for a delicious morning or afternoon tea treat

This indulgent recipe combines two dessert favourites into one delicious slice. Serve this red velvet and cheesecake creation as an impressive finale for your next sweet occasion

This gorgeous recipe sees juicy pears, sweet chocolate and crystallised ginger come together in a delicious loaf. Dust with cinnamon sugar and serve warm, cold or toasted

Pernel Fruitworld Café makes a bloody good coffee and walnut slice. They kindly share their recipe so you can create this favourite at home

These mini lemon and blueberry muffins are little bites of sweet perfection! This recipe creates the perfect lunchbox filler or afternoon tea treat

This kumara and smoked bacon scones recipe takes this Kiwi classic to delicious new heights! Serve these perfectly savoury scones slathered in butter for afternoon tea

iCoco Café shares the recipe for their popular savoury muffins. Simple yet packed with flavour, these muffins make a perfect snack or lunch box filler

Orvieto Café’s luscious lemon slice is famous for a reason! They share their coveted recipe for creating this citrusy, coconut delight complete with homemade lemon curd

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this no-bake chocolate wheaten slice recipe. Deliciously simple, this slice is the perfect example of how far a humble wheaten biscuit can go!

This coffee sponge roll recipe is perfect when you want to sink your teeth into something moist, fluffy and delightfully satisfying. It's the perfect accompaniment for your afternoon cuppa!

Blueskin Nurseries Café shares the recipe for their delicious walnut, date and ginger slice. Thick, chewy and moreish, this slice is sure to go down a treat

The Fat Pigeon Café shares the recipe for their famous blueberry and white chocolate muffins. Serve with decadent white chocolate drizzled over the top and a dusting of icing sugar