10 Afternoon Mini Cake Recipes You Can Bake

10 Afternoon Mini Cake Recipes You Can Bake Today.

Hello friends. Happy Wednesday. So how are you today? All good, I hope.

Updated Post.

I thought today I would check in and re-share this yummy cake post! I have been so busy, lately!

Hopefully, my husband booked us afternoon tea in Carlton next week as my sons and daughter brought me afternoon tea for Mother’s Day. We just haven’t got around to booking it yet!

10 Afternoon Mini Cake Recipes You Can Bake Today.

We love afternoon tea. Not only in the afternoon, either. Any time of the day would be great. Tea and cakes, what’s not to love!?

So do you love afternoon tea too?

So today I am sharing 10 Afternoon Mini Cake Recipes for you to make up at your next afternoon tea party.

10 Afternoon Mini Cake Recipes You Can Bake Today

10 Afternoon Mini Cake Recipes You Can Bake Today:

10 Afternoon Mini Cake Recipes You Can Bake Today.

Indulge in a sweetness delight with my collection of 10 delicious afternoon mini-cake recipes. From Small And Pretty Cupcakes to rich Black Forest Cupcakes.

Discover these 10 easy-to-bake treats perfect for your afternoon cravings. Step up your afternoon tea game with these delightful mini-cakes!

  • Firstly, Small And Pretty Cupcakes.
  • Secondly, Macaroons.
  • Thirdly, Cranberry Cupcakes.
  • Fourthly, Mini Cakes.
  • Fifth, Heart Shaped Cheesecakes.
  • Sixth, Bite-Sized Brownies.
  • Seventh, Black Forest Cupcakes.
  • Eighth, Carrot And Hazelnut Cupcakes.
  • Ninth, Peanut Butter Jelly Time.
  • Tenth, Gluten Free Mini Strawberry Frangipanes
10 Afternoon Mini Cake Recipes You Can Bake Today

10 Afternoon Mini Cake Recipes You Can Bake Today:

So what mini cakes would you find at afternoon tea? These recipes are also perfect for any parties, BBQs, and weekend treats.

1.) Small And Pretty Cupcakes.

Firstly, some pretty cupcakes. How sweet are these Raspberry Cream Cupcakes?

Perfectly made up in red polka dot cupcake cases, topped with cream and raspberries. Sweet!! Raspberry Cream Cupcakes. So yummy and such a great cake for afternoon tea. Raspberry Cream Cupcakes.

2.) Macaroons.

Secondly, are macaroons the most adorable cakes ever?

Macaroons are the most beautiful cakes and brighten up an afternoon tea party. But also too pretty to eat? Not sure, but they are one of my all-time favourites!!

The only thing to decide is Blackberry Or Strawberry? Blackberry Or Strawberry Macaroons.

Perfect Homemade Gifts. So good too. Afternoon tea would not be the same without any of these! Would it? Blackberry Or Strawberry Macaroons.

3.) Cranberry Cupcakes. Thirdly, and some more yummy cupcakes. How sweet are these Cranberry Cupcakes? You can also make a tasty drink with these recipes.

Fancy a cake or two? So hands up, who loves cake? Not only me then?

Because both my hands are up in the air.

Do you want to know how to make these yummy cakes? I am also sharing this tasty gin recipe too. Belvoir Fruit Farms Cranberry Cupcakes And Raspberry Blush. Also, what is not to love?

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4.) Mini Cakes.

Fourthly, and some adorable mini cakes. You can make lots of Mini Lemon Coconut Muffins with this recipe. Bite-sized perfection!

So yummy and a fun take on the strawberry cocoanut Madeline’s we all know and love. Mini Lemon Coconut Muffins. So yummy and great bite-sized cakes.

5.) Heart-Shaped Cheesecakes.

Fifthly and how sweet are these Mini- Blueberry Cheesecakes? These heart-shape cheesecakes will be the center of attention at any afternoon tea party. Who doesn’t love cheesecake?

Make these easy, no-cook cheesecakes the night before and leave them in the fridge.

If you have room, there are some spare for second helpings, or just freeze the extras with a little pot of blueberries for another time. Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes. So yummy.

10 Afternoon Mini Cake Recipes You Can Bake Today

So are you planning your own afternoon tea parties soon?

6.) Bite-Sized Brownies.

Everyone will love these bite-size brownies. Perfect if you’re having a few different cakes to serve up Chocolate Brownies.

With 4 children it’s always like a party here, and that is just at dinner time. So today’s guest post is about trying some tasty Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies.

These mini cakes are also great for weekend treats, parties, and afternoon tea. Chocolate Brownies: Children’s Party Cakes. Always pleased to see mini brownies at afternoon tea.

10 Afternoon Mini Cake Recipes You Can Bake Today:

7.) Black Forest Cupcakes. Who needs a big black forest cake when you can have these Black Forest Cupcakes? So how pretty are these cakes? Too nice to eat?

Black Forest Cupcakes anyone? Extra special!! Remember those towering chocolate layer cakes served in posh hotels back in the 70s.

This simplified cupcake version is just as delicious but much easier. Black Forest Cupcakes: Posh 70’s Cakes. So much fun to make and eat.

8.) Carrot And Hazelnut Cupcakes.

Seriously, how cute are these Carrot Orange And Hazelnut Cupcakes?

Also with the edible hearts and glitter, they make the lovelies cupcakes. Carrot, Orange And Hazelnut Cupcakes. These are so adorable. Almost too good to eat, I did say almost!! Ha-ha! So yummy.

9.) Peanut Butter Jelly Time: If you love cupcakes and peanut butter and jam why not try out these Peanut Butter And Jam Cupcakes?

Because peanut butter and jam go together perfectly.

Debbie says: ‘These yummy cupcakes are so easy – perfect for kids and grown-ups alike. And there’s the added excitement of seeing the jam ooze out of the middle when you bite!’

Peanut Butter And Jam Cupcakes By Debbie Nicholas. So would you like to try one of these right here right now, like me?

Gluten-Free Mini Strawberry Frangipanes:

10.) Gluten-Free Mini Strawberry Frangipanes.

Last but not least and some gluten-free cakes. These Gluten-Free Mini Strawberry Frangipanes are just so sweet. Because how sweet are these?

Perfect for serving your guests because you never know who is gluten-free until it’s too late. So yummy!!

Packed into a pretty box, these mini frangipanes make a great gift or alternative to a box of chocolates when going for dinner with friends. Gluten-free Mini Strawberry Frangipanes. So sweet.

So here you go, 10 Afternoon Mini Cake Recipes You Can Bake Today.

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10 Afternoon Mini Cake Recipes You Can Bake Today:

10 Afternoon Mini Cake Recipes You Can Bake Today.

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So what do you think? Do you also fancy trying any of these recipes out? If so, which ones would you make first?

So I would go for the mini-heart shaped cheesecakes, carrot, and hazelnut cupcakes and especially the peanut butter and jam cupcakes!!

Whoop almost forgot the macaroons too!! Of course, I would try them all if they were placed in front of me!! Also Photo Credits: Thanks to the amazingly talented Jill Wellington.

Thank you so much for stopping by here today. So remember you can also share your thoughts here too in the comments below.

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21 Comments

  1. 3 September 2023 / 10:09

    I can’t believe how gorgeous these look! A must try for sure!

  2. 25 April 2022 / 02:40

    Ohhh…these look delicious! Thank you for sharing at Tuesday Turn About!

    • 25 April 2022 / 11:40

      Thanks for hosting and stopping by.

  3. 23 April 2022 / 16:35

    Thanks so much for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!! Hope to see you again tomorrow.

  4. 23 April 2022 / 01:34

    Claire, these look so pretty and yummy! Thanks for sharing such great recipes!

    • 24 April 2022 / 10:52

      Thanks for stopping by, Kim.

  5. 22 April 2022 / 12:40

    oh this looks like something my young baker and I would love to do over the weekend. these mini cakes are so adorable! stopping by from friendship friday!

  6. Joanne
    21 April 2022 / 18:45

    I just had some macaroons for the first time ever last week when my son brought some extras home from his culinary class. They are so delicious!

    • 24 April 2022 / 10:51

      They are amazing, aren’t the Joanne.

  7. Karen .the next best thing to mummy
    20 April 2022 / 12:17

    Who doesn’t love a cupcake? I am going to follow several of your recipes#alittlebitofeverything

    • 24 April 2022 / 10:49

      Haha, I know I do. Thanks Karen

  8. Paula Short
    16 November 2021 / 21:05

    Claire, thank you for sharing these great recipes. I love macarons but I think I would have to try those mini heart shaped cheesecakes first. Blessings.

    • 1 December 2021 / 07:52

      Thanks so much for stopping by Paula.

  9. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
    19 November 2020 / 17:29

    I love macarons! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party! Have a lovely rest of the week.

    • 19 November 2020 / 20:05

      Thanks for hosting and stopping by Helen.

  10. Suza
    19 April 2016 / 13:00

    thans fpr sharing thhese wonderful cake recipes. si goog looking lovely cakes.best regardssusa

    • Claire
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      19 April 2016 / 19:00

      Thanks for stopping by.