10 Easy Afternoon Tea Cupcakes (British-Inspired Recipes)

10 Easy Afternoon Tea Cupcakes (British-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love). Hands up who loves afternoon tea?

I especially love mini cup cakes for afternoon tea. Oh, and a nice cup of tea to go with them.

So today I am sharing: 10 Fun Afternoon Tea Cupcake Recipes. Add a touch of sweetness to your afternoon tea with these 10 fun and delightful cupcake recipes.

From classic gluten-free vanilla to chocolate, ginger, and beyond, these recipes are easy to follow and perfect for any level of baker.

Impress your guests or simply treat yourself with these tasty and creative cupcake ideas. Whether you’re hosting a special occasion or a casual get-together.

These recipes are guaranteed to make your afternoon tea a memorable one.

Discover a world of flavours and colours with these 10 fun afternoon tea cupcake recipes.

10 Easy Afternoon Tea Cupcakes (British-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love)

10 Easy Afternoon Tea Cupcakes (British-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love):

10 Easy Afternoon Tea Cupcakes (British-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love). Perfect for birthdays, baby showers, and garden tea parties.

Planning an afternoon tea? These 10 easy cupcake recipes are perfect for creating a beautiful, bakery-style spread at home.

Why You’ll Love These Afternoon Tea Cupcakes:

  • Easy beginner-friendly recipes.
  • Perfect for British afternoon tea.
  • Great for parties, birthdays & baby showers.
  • Mix of classic and fun flavours.

From classic gluten-free vanilla to chocolate and fruity favourites,.

These cupcakes are simple to make but look impressive enough for any tea party.

Table Of Contents:

  1. Firstly, Sticky Ginger Toffee Buns.
  2. Secondly, Double Decker Freakshake Minicakes.
  3. Thirdly, Raspberries And White Chocolate.
  4. Fourthly, Milk Chocolate Cupcakes.
  5. Fifth, Party Food Special. Irish Coffee Cupcakes.
  6. Sixth, Marshmallow Crispy Cupcakes.
  7. Seventh, Raspberry And Sun-Pat® Peanut Butter Cupcakes.
  8. Eighth, The Best Muffins I Have Ever Made.
  9. Ninth, Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes.
  10. Last But Not Least, Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes.

Afternoon tea cupcake recipes.

Sticky Ginger Toffee Buns.

Firstly, Sticky Ginger Cinder Toffee Buns. How yummy!!

An all-around tasty cupcake which is also perfect for autumn with all the right flavours for Halloween and Bonfire Night.

Soft, fluffy buns are spiced with ginger and topped with a crunchy cinder toffee glaze that adds a caramelised, sticky sweetness.

Take your baking to the next level with these Sticky Ginger Cinder Toffee Buns! Each bite is a delicious balance of warm ginger spice and gooey toffee sweetness.

The caramelised cinder toffee topping adds an irresistible crunch, making these buns perfect for holiday gatherings or a cosy autumn treat.

So Delicious. Sticky Ginger Cinder Toffee Buns.

Prepare ahead by making the cinder toffee the day before. What is not to love?

Ginger Toffee Buns:

You Will Need:

  • Tate & Lyle Dark Muscovado Sugar.
  • Ground Ginger.

Double Decker Freakshake Minicakes.

Secondly, freakshakes cupcakes! Move over freakshake yummy and delicious drinks there is a freakshake cake in town!

So do you fancy making some Double Decker. Freakshake Minicakes?

These look so sweet and I bet the kids would love help making some of these!! How yummy?

Great for afternoon tea or any kind of party you might be planning.

Why choose between the taste of milkshake and a cake when you can have both in our Double Decker Freakshake Minicakes?

Get The Recipe Here: Double Decker Freakshake Minicakes.

10 Easy Afternoon Tea Cupcakes (British-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love)

10 Easy Afternoon Tea Cupcakes (British-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love):

10 Easy Afternoon Tea Cupcakes (British-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love).

Raspberries And White Chocolate.

Thirdly, raspberries and white chocolate, delicious! Few combinations are loved as much as raspberries and white chocolate.

These muffins are a delicious treat for any occasion since they are stuffed to the brim with beautiful raspberries and smooth white chocolate.

Embrace the delicious, fluffy sweetness as each bite combines the flavours of tart raspberries and creamy white chocolate.

With this tasty combo, up your baking game and add some class to your muffin selection.

Also, Get The Recipe Here: Raspberries And White Chocolate Cupcakes.

So what do you think about these muffins?

Do you also fancy making any?

You will need White Chocolate. for these.

10 Fun Afternoon Tea Cupcake Recipes:

Milk Chocolate Cupcakes.

Fourthly, hands up who loves a nice and yummy milk chocolate cupcake? Also, both my hands are up in the air!! 

Whether it’s for a celebration, afternoon tea or just a well-deserved treat.

You can’t beat these moist and creamy milk chocolate cupcakes, created by Primrose Bakery, one of London’s favourite bakeries.

Try adding chocolate hearts, curls, fruit or different flavours to these versatile treats that look as good as they taste!

Get The Recipe Here: Milk Chocolate Cupcakes.

Because who can resist a chocolate cupcake?

I know I can’t!

You Will Need:

2x Muffin Or Deep Cupcake Trays.

Party Food Special. Irish Coffee Cupcakes, Anyone?

Fifthly, We love to make cupcakes.

Also, they are so fun to make. How delicious!? Only thing is, could you eat one or two?

Also, if whisky isn’t one of your tipples, brandy or dark rum go well with chocolate, or for more coffee flavour, try Tia Maria.

The moment you take a bite, you’ll be enchanted by the aromatic coffee notes that mingle with the gentle warmth of the whisky.

Also, Get The Recipe here: Irish Coffee Cupcakes.

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Marshmallow Crispy Cupcakes:

Marshmallow Crispy Cupcakes.

Six, Great For Parties. Great For Parties. (Of course, parties are on hold at minute, so parties that you might be planning in the New Year!!).

As you sink your teeth into these yummy cupcakes, you’ll experience a symphony of textures and flavours.

The soft, gooey marshmallow topping complemented by the satisfying crunch of the cereal.

Marshmallow Crispy Cupcakes anyone?

Get The Recipe Here: Marshmallow Crispy Cupcakes.

Do You Have Dr. Oetker Heart Marshmallows?

Raspberry And Sun-Pat® Peanut Butter Cupcakes.

Seventh, are you looking for a new cupcake recipe? Something fun to make the children over the weekend or for a Birthday party?

So how yummy do these Raspberry and Sun-Pat®. Peanut Butter Cupcakes look!?

With a fairy cake, peanut butter and raspberry sponge cakes topped with a yummy raspberry jam icing, what’s not to love?

Also, if you’re craving something unique, try these peanut butter cupcakes with a raspberry twist.

Introducing these Raspberry and Sun-Pat® Peanut Butter Cupcakes, a divine fusion of fruity delight and nutty goodness.

Also, Get The Recipe Here: Raspberry And Sun-Pat® Peanut Butter Cupcakes.

blueberry muffins

Blueberry Muffins:

Blueberry Muffins.

Eighth, The Best Muffins I Have Ever Made.

So on Monday, I made these yummy blueberry muffins. They were the best I have ever made!! 

I think the fact that the blueberries were really big ones made them even better. So yummy and perfect for an afternoon treat and lunch boxes.

Get The Recipe Here: Blueberry Muffins.

Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes.

Ninth, so are you looking for some Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes to try out?

Why not try these!? (Dairy + Gluten-Free) Light, moist and fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with a swirl of buttercream.

This simple recipe for dairy-free gluten gluten-free vanilla cupcakes is perfect for birthdays or special occasions.

Enjoy the sweet taste of classic vanilla cupcakes without gluten or dairy—no one will notice they’re allergen-friendly!

Also, Get The Recipe Here: Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes:

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes.

Last but not least, 2 of my favourite things. Chocolate fairy buns and cookies!! So why not bake them both together!?!

Whip up these irresistible Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes for your next celebration and watch your guests’ faces light up with joy!

These delightful treats combine the best of both worlds: the rich, buttery goodness of chocolate chip cookies and the soft, fluffy texture of cupcakes.

Get the Recipe Here: Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes.

A Perfect Afternoon Tea At The Rutland Arms

10 Easy Afternoon Tea Cupcakes (British-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love):

10 Easy Afternoon Tea Cupcakes (British-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love).

So what do you think about these 10 Fun Afternoon Tea Cup Cake Recipes? Do you fancy making any? Because I do!

Did You See 8 Summer Gin Recipes And Food Ideas For World Gin Day?

Did you also know that today is World Gin Day?

Do you love a spot of gin? As today I am sharing 8 Summer Gin Recipes And Food Ideas. Gin recipes, and not just recipes you drink!

My favourite go-to easy gin recipe has to be, any kind of orange Gin and a can off orange San Pellegrino. A simple gin cocktail recipe in minutes.

I do like to experiment with my gin cocktails too.

Also, Visit Here: 8 Summer Gin Recipes And Food Ideas For World Gin Day.

4 Ways To Pimp Up Your Pimms: Delicious Recipes. 

So do you fancy looking for some new ways to pimp up your Pimms?

Pimmsare not just for drinking though!! But also you can also add it to your baking, ice lollies, and jellies. How cool?

So very moreish, I must add!! Today I am also sharing 4 fun recipes from the blog if you fancy trying any? 

4 Ways To Pimp Up Your Pimms: Delicious Recipes.

Indulgent Afternoon Tea Desserts And Small Bites

10 Easy Afternoon Tea Cupcakes (British-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love).

So I hope you have enjoyed today’s post. So if you like, you can also share your thoughts here too in the comments below.

Indulgent Afternoon Tea Desserts:

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Also Visit My Indulgent Afternoon Tea Desserts And Small Bites Pinterest Board.

Step into a world of elegance with delightful desserts and dainty bites perfect for afternoon tea!

This board is also packed with inspiration and recipes, from delicate macarons and floral cupcake bouquets to buttery scones and savoury tea sandwiches. Also my afternoon tea outfits.

So whether you’re hosting a high tea party or just love beautiful, bite-sized treats, these ideas will make every gathering feel special.

Get ready to elevate your tea-time with a spread that’s as stunning as it is delicious!

Indulgent Afternoon Tea Desserts And Small Bites Pinterest Board.

10 Easy Afternoon Tea Cupcakes (British-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love)

Afternoon Tea Sandwich Recipes Pinterest Board:

Also, Visit My Afternoon Tea Sandwich Recipes Pinterest Board:

Step up your tea time with these irresistible afternoon tea sandwich recipes.

From classic cucumber & cream cheese to indulgent smoked salmon, coronation chicken, and even sweet chocolate & strawberry bites, this board is your go-to for elegant, bite-sized inspiration.

Also, perfect for brunches, garden parties, bridal showers, or a cosy afternoon treat at home.

Discover simple yet sophisticated sandwich ideas, styling tips, and flavour combinations that turn every tea moment into something special.

Save now for your next tea party. Afternoon Tea. Tea Party Ideas. Finger Sandwiches. Brunch Inspo.

Also, Visit Here: Afternoon Tea Sandwich Recipes Pinterest Board.

(British-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love)

Claire Justine Oxox- Over 50s Lifestyle Blog. You can also read more about me here: Over 50s Lifestyle Blog.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Finally, lovelies; I also hope you like this post?

28 Comments

  1. Cara
    9 May 2023 / 17:49

    I am in love with your 1950’s photos. A time I would have loved to live in. Thank you for sharing all of your yummy recipes with us.

    • 21 May 2023 / 20:47

      10 Easy Afternoon Tea Cupcakes (British-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love). Thanks for stopping by.

  2. mie
    7 May 2023 / 12:44

    OK, now I am in the mood for tea and cup cakes!

  3. Melody Jacob
    4 May 2023 / 17:43

    Afternoon tea is always refreshing

  4. Tai East
    11 October 2021 / 00:21

    All of them sound delicious! I’m going to have to pin this, so I can try some of them out! Thanks so much for sharing, Claire!

  5. Laurie
    16 September 2021 / 00:59

    Hi!
    I found your post at the Homestead Blog Hop! Thanks sir much for sharing your collection of ideas.

    Hope you come back, and I trust that you’ve found some good recipes to keep!

    Laurie
    Ridge Haven Homestead

  6. Jean | Delightful Repast
    7 September 2021 / 17:47

    Claire, I’m all about afternoon tea and, like you, especially like mini cupcakes for afternoon tea. Or mini muffins for elevenses. Congratulations on a decade of blogging!

  7. 24 August 2021 / 23:47

    Afternoon tea is just the best meal isn’t it?
    What a great recipe collection.

  8. Maya Kuzman
    23 August 2021 / 18:19

    Thank you for sharing! Pinning this!

  9. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
    23 August 2021 / 15:32

    Great recipes – and I love the photography! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Hope your week is fantastic.

  10. Lovely
    23 August 2021 / 08:28

    I need to try the Sticky ginger toffee buns. Thanks for these yummy recipes!
    xoxo
    Lovely

  11. Cat | Curly's Cooking
    7 April 2020 / 21:40

    So many delicious cupcake recipes! I’d like to eat my way through all of them! Thanks for linking to #cookblogshare.

  12. Jasmine | Midsummer Life Dream
    7 April 2020 / 19:21

    These sound amazing! I’m eyeing those Freakshake cupcakes with awe – and a bit of drool!

  13. Cristina - Memories of the Pacific
    7 April 2020 / 11:54

    I fancy making every single one of them, yum!

  14. 6 April 2020 / 18:55

    I just love raspberries and white chocolate together!

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