27 retro Australian cakes

We’re bringing back all your old-school Aussie favourites like mud cake, custard cake and trifles!

Easiest mud cake recipe

When you need an occasion cake in a flash, turn to this easy mud cake recipe.

Lamington sponge cake

Old-fashioned lamington gets super-sized with our giant edible version.

Baked Raspberry Cheesecake

A very simple and quick recipe that looks like you've spent hours in the kitchen.

Jaffa Cake

Chocolate’s good, but orange-chocolate is better. This fun and fabulous cake takes Jaffas as inspiration to create an orangey chocolatey taste sensation with crunchy crushed Jaffa ganache throughout.

This sponge is so easy to make and has a subtle flavour of custard! I usually cut the cakes in half and join with lots of whipped cream, strawberries and grated flake. This recipe makes 2 cakes, so you can freeze one for later use.

Lamington Cupcakes

Take all the favourites of the iconic Australian lamington and put it in a cupcake!

Apple Cake

Quick and easy apple cake. No icing, just top with hot butter, cinnamon and sugar.

AFL football birthday cake

Cheer on your favourite team with our over-the-top footy birthday cake.

Hummingbird cake

A nice cake for any type of occasion. The kids won't leave this cake alone!

Custard Cake

Custard powder isn't a standard ingredient for a cake, but this one is yummy - give it a try.

Pear upside-down cake

A very moist, delicious cake or dessert.

Basic baked cheesecake recipe

Creamy in taste (yet containing no cream!), velvety in texture and sweet without being too sweet, this recipe for baked cheesecake ticks all the boxes.

Lamington Cheesecake

White chocolate cheesecake on a lamington finger base. Perfect for Australia Day, or any special occasion. Delicious.

Chocolate Mud Cake

I use this recipe for the wedding cakes I create. It has been tried and tested, and is the best I have found with flavour, texture and strength to hold the fondant icing, and can easily be varied.