Enjoying a retro cake can bring back fond memories and create a sense of nostalgia for simpler times.
Ultimately, people like retro cakes because they taste delicious! Whether it’s the rich chocolatey goodness of a mud cake, the fruity sweetness of a pineapple upside-down cake, or the buttery crumble of a tea cake, retro cakes offer a wide range of flavours and textures.
16 retro cakes that will never go out of style
Pineapple butter cake with mango sauce
This tropical treat, topped with whipped cream and a simple homemade mango sauce, showcases the wonderful flavours of sweet summer fruits.
3 minute sponge with jam and cream
It’s hard to beat an old-fashioned sponge cake with jam and cream.
Brown butter almond cake with strawberries three ways
Make the most of sweet, juicy strawberries!
Hummingbird cake
Hummingbird cake is a fan-favourite, and will be gone in a flash once you finish icing it!
Sticky ginger and pear cake
While not as common as some other retro desserts, this cake offers a unique and delicious combination of warm spices, sweet pears, and sticky caramel sauce.
Upside-down pineapple and cherry cake
Quite possibly the greatest cake in the tradition of Aussie campfire baking, this version transfers the action to the oven, but retains the beautiful caramelised top.
Chocolate mousse cake
This mouthwatering triple-chocolate cake is filled with chocolate mousse and can be cooked into a heart shape using a heart-shaped baking pan.
Plum upside-down cake
While a plum upside-down cake may not be as commonly associated with Australian retro desserts as other options, it’s certainly a classic choice that can evoke a sense of nostalgia for some.
White chocolate sweetheart cake
With three layers of white chocolate cake separated by a delicious cream cheese icing, there’s no better way to celebrate the one you love.
Madeira cake
This loaf cake with a dusting of white sugar is the ideal afternoon tea companion. Serve with a cuppa, and your guests will be ecstatic!
Marbled chocolate cake with crunchy top
Delightfully chewy topping sets this teatime special apart. Serve with a dollop of double cream!
Chocolate devil’s food cake
Reach for a spoon of this enticing chocolate delight.
Chamomile and salted honey layer cake
A chamomile and salted honey layer cake offers a modern twist on the traditional tea cake concept while evoking nostalgia. While not inherently retro, its use of classic flavours like chamomile and honey adds a timeless quality to the cake.
Orange chiffon cake
Light as air, this chiffon cake will be an afternoon tea crowd-pleaser.
Apple and almond teacake
Tea cakes have been enjoyed for generations in Australian homes and are often associated with traditional afternoon teas and gatherings.
Basic butter cake
Butter cake, known for its rich and buttery flavour, has been a staple in Australian baking for generations. It’s a simple yet delicious cake made with basic ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and milk.
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