Fundraising events, fetes and cake stalls are so much fun for the kids. But the stress is on the parents to bake the goods. Why not keep things simple this year with a few easy-to-make recipes that also don’t break the bank.
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When was the last time you got your teeth stuck in an old-school toffee with hundreds and thousands on top?
We’ve dug deep into our archives to find our favourites that will help you create the ultimate spread of nostalgic Aussie treats. Here are our best old-fashioned cake stall recipes for your next school fete.
Dunked in chocolate sauce and tossed in the tropical flavour of coconut, these little baked beauties are best enjoyed immediately.
Toffees encased in paper patty cases bring back fond memories of school fetes. Recreate these treats at home with this classic recipe. Just swap the silver cachous for hundreds and thousands for a real old-school vibe.
After a little mixing and chilling, you can give these twice-as-nice bites to someone who’ll love the nostalgia. This recipe makes 24 gorgeous pink squares, so there’s plenty to treat yourself and your family and friends with.
4. Jelly slice
The layers on this slice look fancy but are super easy and you might just have all the ingredients in your cupboard already!
If you prefer mega-freckles instead of these bite-sized ones, that’s easy! Just use ¼ cup chocolate per freckle for jumbo treats.
Perfect for kids parties, this honey joys recipe uses marshmallows and white chocolate for extra sweetness.
These delicious retro-hued lamington bites are easy to make and even easier to eat. The best part is they are made with a prebought cake, so minimal effort is required for this recipe.
Novely cupcakes were always a hit at school fetes. We’ve transformed regular cupcakes with mini Oreos, mini brown M&Ms, and strawberry slices to create these goblin treats.
These almond-studded toffee apples are a twist on the classic version that’s normally bright red and wrapped in cello. But thanks to the flaked almonds, there’s an extra layer of crunch to every bite.
There are many modern takes on this classic recipe (think macadamia, lime and white chocolate Anzac biscuits and chocolate caramel Anzac slice) but sometimes, only the original and best Anzac biscuits will do.
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