7 ripper Australia Day baking recipes
Make these recipes and throwback to your childhood, running in from the backyard and following your nose to the smells of sweet baked treats. These classic Australian recipes are just the thing to bake for Australia Day, and they'll be welcome at any barbecue or get-together!
Pink Jelly Cakes
GET THE RECIPE: Pink Jelly Cakes by Fairy
Who else remembers making little cakes dipped in jelly? This version is sandwiched with jam and cream filling to make it that much more tempting. This basic vanilla cake can also be used to make the Vanilla Layer Cake below.
Vanilla Layer Cake with Passionfruit Curd
GET THE RECIPE: Vanilla Layer Cake with Passionfruit Curd by Fairy
Light and spongy vanilla cake layered with lashings of cream and tropical curd, all the flavours of an Aussie summer. It doesn't get much better than that.
Anzac Caramel Slice
GET THE RECIPE: Anzac Caramel Slice by Fairy
The combination of the Anzac biscuit base and golden caramel is divine, and the dark chocolate on top is the perfect way to balance out the sweetness.
Anzac Apple and Blueberry Crumble
GET THE RECIPE: Apple and Blueberry Anzac Crumble by Fairy
If you're having a dinner get-together for Australia Day, you can't go past this crumble. Use your favourite fruits and berries.
Traditional Anzac Biscuits
GET THE RECIPE: Anzac Biscuits by Fairy
Quintessentially Australian, these Anzac biscuits are full of the golden syrup, coconut and oat flavour that you grew up with.
Raspberry Coconut Slice
GET THE RECIPE: Raspberry Coconut Slice by Fairy
A square of this slice will make anyone's day. The crumbly base, tangy raspberry jam and crisp coconut, all you need to go with it is a cuppa and the sound of cicadas singing in the background.
Melting Moments
GET THE RECIPE: Melting Moments by Fairy
Melt-in-your-mouth biscuits with orange cream and jam. It's easy to customise the cream flavour with lemon, or have it plain instead.