9 easy and delicious afternoon tea recipes for the family

Hands up if you hit the 3 o’clock slump and just feel you need a little something to help you get through the afternoon? I’m talking about cake, of course. We’ve pulled together some inspiration to give you a pick me up at the tail end of a long day’s parenting. They’re even better when shared with friends, while your toddlers wreck something in another room.

Banana, raspberry and coconut loaf recipe

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More than a bread but not as fussy as a proper cake, this sweet loaf has pockets of tart raspberry, balanced by sweet banana. Add a slip of butter to serve and you’ll be hard pressed to stop at just one piece.