Throw a Strawberry Tea for Breast Cancer Care this summer and bake up a storm for charity with one of our delicious strawberry cake and bake recipes. For inspiration on what to make, take a look at our 25 Strawberry Tea treats, including cakes, cheesecakes, savoury treats and drinks...
Throw a Strawberry Tea for Breast Cancer Care this summer and bake up a storm for charity with one of our delicious Strawberry Tea cake and bake recipes.There's nothing better than tea and cake with friends, especially when it raises money for a good cause. Breast Cancer Care's Strawberry Tea is back for 2014. Simply get together with friends for a tea party between 1 June to 31 August and ask for a donation.
For inspiration on what to make, take a look at our 25 gorgeous Strawberry Tea treats, including pretty cakes, strawberry cheesecake, savoury treats and a fancy pink cocktail.
Click through to see our favourite Strawberry Tea recipes...
Strawberry cloud cake
This beautiful no-bake strawberry cloud cake by TV cook Annabel Langbein has got afternoon tea written all over it! Top with fresh raspberries or any spare strawberries.
Strawberry and mascarpone shortbreads
This cheat's strawberry and mascarpone shortbreads recipe is a great one to throw together if you're short of time. Simply fill ready-made shortbreads with strawberries and cream for an impressive light bite.
Strawberry and orange scones
No tea party is complete without a cream tea. Stay on theme and make your own fruity scones with this strawberry and orange scones recipe.
Strawberry, mint and balsamic cheesecake
This strawberry, mint and balsamic cheesecake recipe was given to us by Royal Wedding baker Fiona Cairns to support Breast Cancer Care's Strawberry Teas. This stunning cake will make the perfect centre-piece for your spread.
Chocolate and strawberry shortbreads
Chocolate-covered strawberries are the ultimate indulgence and are the perfect topping for these beautiful chocolate and strawberry shortbreads.
Smoked salmon blinis
A light smoked salmon blini is a quick and easy canape to whip up. Simply top ready-made blinis with salmon and a sour cream and mustard dressing and you're good to go!
Strawberry cheesecake pots
These lower-fat bite-sized strawberry cheesecake pots are just the right size for an afternoon tea treat.
Avocado and tomato bruschetta
These summery avocado and tomato bruschetta take less than 20 minutes to assemble. You can make them any size you like, mini if you're having a buffet-style party or larger if yours is more of a sit-down affair.
Spicy puff pastry straws
No spread is complete without some pastries. You can make these spicy puff pastry straws in advance and freeze them until the day.
Individual victoria sponges
With a thick layer of strawberry jam, a Victoria sponge is an obvious cake to make for a Strawberry Tea. These individual Victoria sponges are a cute take on a classic.
Champagne cocktail
If you've got the girls round, why not indulge with a little Champagne cocktail? Light and refreshing, this easy cocktail needs just 3 ingredients.
British asparagus, broad bean, and mozzarella bruschetta
If you want to break up all the pink and red on your buffet table, these summery asparagus, broad bean, and mozzarella bruschetta should do the trick.
Strawberry Tea party cupcakes
Goodtoknow's cupcake queen Victoria Threader made these delicious Strawberry Tea cupcakes especially for the Breast Cancer Care campaign. Filled with cream and topped with a simple strawberry jelly, they're quick and easy enough to copy at home.
Strawberry salad
Get your Strawberry Tea guests trying something new with this surprisingly delicious strawberry salad. The strawberries are really complemented by the flavours of the goat's cheese and balsamic vinegar.
Coronation-style chicken sandwiches
A good tea party needs some savouries in the mix, and these classic British Coronation chicken sarnies are always popular with a crowd.
Very berry Pimm's
A Strawberry Tea party sounds like a good excuse for a glass of Pimm's to us! Serve big pitchers of our very berry Pimm's with cute stripey straws and lots of fresh strawberries.
Strawberry cake
This classic sponge is packed with fresh and juicy berries and it's really, easy to make too. Serve the strawberry cake with plenty of whipped or clotted cream.
Caramelised red onion quiches
Mmmm, how we love a mini quiche - the hardest thing is not snaffling them all before our guests show up. These delicious red onion quiches can be served hot or cold.
Ham and Tewkesbury butter sandwiches
Make these ham sandwiches tea party-worthy by spread them with Tewkesbury butter - softened salty butter mixed with grain mustard and a little horseradish. Go easy on the horseradish to keep all your guests happy!
Smoked salmon, cottage cheese and rocket rolls
These fancy looking smoked salmon, cottage cheese and rocket rolls are easy to assemble in a hurry when you've got a crowd to feed. They're from Slimming World to boot!
Pimm's strawberry tart
Look at all the gorgeous ripe strawberries in this Pimm's tart. It's so much easier than it looks to make too - all you need is a bought pastry case, strawberries and some jelly!
Strawberry and basil cupcakes
These pretty strawberry cupcakes have an unusual ingredient - basil! Trust us, the flavours go really well together. The cakes are topped with vanilla frosting and finished with homemade pink strawberry sugar. Double the quantities to make 12.
Carolyn Figg's Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes
Goodtoknow user Carolyn sent us the recipe for her delicious mini strawberry cheesecakes. As if the filling wasn't yummy enough, the pastry is made with cookie dough!
Polka Dot Fancies
No tea party is complete without a little plate of fondant fancies and you don't need to buy ready-made ones. These fun polka dot fancies are a great way to add a personal touch to your party.
Pink strawberry macaroons with chocolate filling
Macaroons are a little tricky to perfect but they're worth the effort. Bring a sophisticated touch to your gathering with these pink strawberry macaroons.
