Easter baking recipes

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

Kick-start the Easter weekend with these cute chocolate cupcakes decorated with malted buttercream, Maltesers and Maltesers Mini Bunnies

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

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

This teatime treat is a cross between a fruity spring-like simnel cake and a bakewell tart – great with a cuppa

Rustle up these easy meringue-topped tarts for a celebration. They don’t require cooking, so they’re ideal for young children to get involved with making

Give this celebration sponge a showstopping finish by piping spikes of ganache on top and filling with salted caramel butter icing

Follow our recipe for classic hot cross buns (see 'goes well with' below), then throw chunks of milk, dark and white chocolate into the mix for added decadence

Puréed fruit imparts much of the colouring in this rosy hued cake, that combines raspberries, cocoa and a good helping of cream cheese frosting

This delicate tonka bean and orange-infused panna cotta pairs beautifully with vibrant pink forced rhubarb - the perfect dessert if you want to impress

This easy twist on the classic fruit sponge makes plenty of squares - all decorated with marzipan eggs

A crispy treat specially for Easter that kids will love to make during the school holidays

Give brownies an Easter twist with pieces of hot cross bun. Add any mix-ins you like; marzipan, chopped nuts and crystallised stem ginger work well

Bored of buns? Try these cute cookies instead - sure to become a family favourite

What's better than a chocolate cheesecake? A double chocolate Easter cheesecake with a crunchy bourbon biscuit base and topped with creme eggs

These little Simnel cakes are really almondy, with pieces of marzipan in the mix - and they look gorgeous

A quick Easter tart perfect for friends and family

Try saying no to these little sponges with frosting and clever bird decoration made with chocolate eggs

Follow our recipe for classic hot cross buns (see 'goes well with' below), then add cheddar and chilli for a grown-up twist. Eat warm with butter, or enjoy as a side to soup

Use up those mini Easter eggs – if you’ve got any left, that is – with these moreish rocky road cheesecake bars. Use whatever nuts, biscuits and dried fruit you have in the cupboards

Everyone loves a Danish pastry, especially when it’s chocolaty and big enough to share