Easter baking recipes

Need a showstopping layer cake? This sandwiches rich, malty soured cream ganache between tiers of chocolate sponge, topped with Maltesers®

This vanilla and rhubarb buckle, a brighter cousin to the traditional American-style teatime cake, is perfect for the cold months when forced rhubarb shines

What says Easter better than hot cross buns? Try this vegan version, using dairy-free spread and almond milk. Cinnamon, mixed spice, sultanas and citrus bring all the traditional flavours

Bake this super easy chocolate cake with just a handful of storecupboard ingredients. Use marmalade (or jam if you prefer) to keep it moist and fruity

Duck eggs make this sponge extra light and fluffy - cover in a rich buttercream for a showstopping Easter bake or stunning birthday cake

A zesty twist on an Easter favourite, serve with creamy lemon curd and watch these tasty hot cross buns disappear

Make these fun Easter Mini Egg brownies with the kids for a colourful, festive centrepiece. Gooey brownies are loaded with chocolate eggs and fluffy Easter chicks.

More child-friendly than a simnel cake, this Easter extravagance is made with chocolate and truffles instead of marzipan

Bake brownies at Easter with with a swirly, sticky Creme Egg® topping. They're best kept in the fridge for maximum fudgy texture

Kids will love to help bake these cute cookie pops this Easter, topped with buttercream, desiccated coconut and chocolate chips

A slice of this madeira-style cake is wonderful with a morning cup of tea or coffee

Take indulgent, fudgy chocolate brownies to the next level with a layer of salted caramel running through the centre of each bite.

Children will love to make these yummy double chocolate chip cakes topped with rice paper flowers - perfect for a kids Easter baking project

This rich, dark sponge is filled and coated with a thick chocolate custard, then finished with crumbled cake - best eaten chilled

This stunning Easter bake has pink and yellow squares of light sponge, sandwiched with apricot jam and is topped with balls of marzipan

Layer up two types of chocolate ganache on a biscuit base to make a stunning marbled tart - perfect as a dinner party dessert

Flecked with dark chocolate, cinnamon, orange zest and plump raisins, these buns make an extra-special Easter treat

Follow our recipe for classic hot cross buns (see 'goes well with' below), then add grated apple and warm cinnamon to the mix for a fancy twist

This American, pull-apart sweet treat is sticky, spiced and stuffed with pecans - an indulgent breakfast, brunch or dessert to share

Take a classic Easter treat to another level and bake our chocolate hot cross buns. Split the dough to make dark chocolate orange and white chocolate cherry buns

A sticky and delicious sponge with decorative candied carrot topping - enjoy a slice with a cup of coffee or tea

The flavour of everyone's favourite boiled sweet in a delicious dessert. Forced rhubarb adds a pop of colour and sweetness to this tart. Check out our rhubarb guide for more handy rhubarb facts

Inspired by the classic bakewell tart, the raspberry jam and almond flavours of this sandwich sponge complement the stunning pink graduated frosting