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Easter Baking Recipes to Master this Spring

Spring has sprung, and that means one thing - Easter is just around the corner! What better way to celebrate than by filling your kitchen with the sweet smells of freshly baked treats? Whether you're whipping up a batch of classic hot cross buns or having fun with Easter-themed goodies, we've got you covered with many egg-citing Easter baking recipes and ideas.

Classic Easter Bakes

Nothing says Easter like the sweet aroma of freshly baked treats filling your kitchen. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or simply indulging in a festive treat, these classic Easter bakes are the perfect way to celebrate. 

From the spiced goodness of hot cross buns to the zesty delight of lemon drizzle cake, here are four must-try Easter bakes to enjoy this spring.

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot cake is a true Easter classic. A moist and spiced cake topped with a rich cream cheese frosting will always have hands grabbing for more. Add a sprinkle of chopped walnuts or a drizzle of caramel for extra indulgence.

See recipe here.
 
carrot cake

Simnel Cake with Marzipan Topping

If you're a fan of fruit cakes, Simnel Cake is a must! Packed with dried fruit and spices, this traditional Easter bake is topped with a layer of golden marzipan and 11 decorative marzipan balls representing the apostles (minus Judas - sorry, not sorry!).

Lemon Drizzle Cake

Zesty, light and utterly refreshing, a lemon drizzle cake is a springtime essential. Looking to transform this tea-time treat into a show stopping desert? Drizzle with a tangy lemon glaze and top with edible flowers for that extra wow-factor. 

Hot Cross Buns

Soft, spiced, and studded with juicy raisins, hot cross buns are a quintessential Easter bake. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven with a generous slather of butter.

Top tip: If you ever bake too many, try making a bread-and-butter pudding using hot cross buns. You will thank us later!
hot cross bun pudding

Fun and Festive Easter Treats

Easter is all about fun, family and of course, delicious treats! Whether you’re baking with the kids or making something a little different for everyone to share, these seasonal goodies are guaranteed to bring extra joy to your celebrations.

Easter Bunny Cupcakes

Warning: these adorable cupcakes are almost too cute to eat. Start by baking a batch of fairy cakes and decorating your sponge of choice (vanilla or chocolate) with bunny ears made from fondant icing or mini marshmallows.

Take it one step further and add a little pink nose and eyes for the full bunny effect that your little ones will love!

Mini Egg Chocolate Brownies

Chocolate lovers, you’re going to eat this one up (literally). Fudgy chocolate brownies with crunchy mini eggs baked right in the middle make the ultimate Easter dessert.

When served warm, you can indulge with a yummy scoop of your favourite ice cream. When eaten cold, enjoy with a cup of tea throughout the week for a mid-afternoon treat!

Pastel Sugar Cookies

If Easter were colours, it would be the pastels. With their sweet, buttery flavour and pretty pastel icing, these sugar cookies are a fun addition to any spread.
Use bunny, chick and egg-shaped cutters, then decorate with royal icing for a bakery-worthy finish.

Easter Egg Cheesecake

Easter eggs are great, but imagine if that hollow middle was filled with, wait for it... a cheesecake!? Because there’s no baking required, the chocolate makes the perfect base. Just be sure to load your buttery biscuit and cream in carefully.

If this sounds too fiddly, you can also melt your easter eggs into the mixture and create a classic chocolate cheesecake with a decorative Easter twist. 
Find our recipe here
Easter egg cheesecake

Baking Ideas for Kids

Get little hands busy, and creativity flowing with these fun and easy baking ideas for kids! From decorating cookies to making colourful cupcakes, these treats are perfect for family fun in the kitchen.

DIY Easter Egg Cupcakes

When it comes to baking ideas for kids, the key is to keep it simple and fun. Bake some simple vanilla or chocolate cupcakes and then whip out all the best toppings like sprinkles, chocolate chips and icing pens so they can create their own little edible masterpieces!

Bunny and Chick Shaped Biscuits

Keep the little ones busy decorating some fun-shaped biscuits. Find some bunny and chick-shaped cutters for your biscuits, then let the kids decorate them with coloured icing and sprinkles.

Easter Decorated Cake Pops

Cake pops are always a hit with kids. Dip them in chocolate and add some Easter coloured sprinkles. Or, you could even add some eyes and beaks and make them into Easter chick pops.
Try our recipe here.
Easter cake pops

Tips for the Perfect Easter Bakes

Want to make your Easter bakes extra special? From beautifully decorated treats to creative ways to package them as gifts, these tips will help you bake, decorate and present your delicacies like a pro.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or trying something new, here’s how to make your Easter treats truly shine!

Decorating Ideas to Stand Out

Feel like going beyond the basic icing and sprinkles? Try edible flowers, chocolate drizzles or, if you’re feeling extravagant, maybe even a dusting of gold leaf to make your Easter bakes extra fancy.

Creative Ways to Package Easter Treats as Gifts

Homemade Easter treats make the perfect presents. Wrap cookies in brightly-coloured boxes or tissues, tie cake pops with ribbons, or put your little ones to work painting some empty egg cartons to box up your treats for a unique look.

Essential Baking Tips for Fluffy Cakes and Gooey Cookies

Want perfectly fluffy cakes and cookies that melt in your mouth?
Here are our 3 top tips: Always use room-temperature ingredients, don’t overmix your batter and be precise with your measurements. Happy baking!