Delicious chocolate nest cupcakes, adorable hot cross bunnies and elegant sponges are just a few of our creative Easter baking recipes and ideas. Find more Easter recipes.
Jamie says: "Savoury bread and butter pudding meets a ploughman’s in this tasty number that heroes Tesco Finest 9 Mini Hot Cross Buns. Stuffed with oozy Cheddar cheese and tangy sandwich pickle, then baked until puffed up and golden, this is a great get-ahead option. Simply assemble the night before and stash in the fridge, they’ll be ready to bake when needed. "
This vibrant, six-layered rainbow creation is a guaranteed showstopper
An easy-but-cute-looking bake that makes for moist muffins, and the kids can help you make - as long as they promise not to eat the chocolate chips before they make it into the mix. Substitute the chocolate chips for nuts if you prefer.
Every cook should be able to make a classic custard tart – a simple dessert that always delivers. A foolproof buttery pastry and sweet, creamy filling are what make this recipe so special.
This wow-factor gravity cake is perfect for an extravagant Easter or birthday celebration. Filled with chocolate, double cream and cherry jam and topped with mini Easter eggs, this is the ultimate indulgent dessert.
Slice into this sensational vanilla celebration cake and let the hidden sweets pour out to surprise and amaze party guests
A celebration just isn’t the same without a classic chocolate cake, and this beautiful bake is guaranteed to satisfy any chocoholic.
This decadent chocolate fudge cake is the perfect bake when there's something to celebrate
This epic vertical cake is sure to steal this show this Easter. Fluffy chocolate sponges are sandwiched together with vanilla frosting then decorated with colourful mini eggs. Try using ready-made buttercream to save time!
Get ready for a delightful twist on the classic Easter treat with this tasty recipe. Hot cross bun flavours in a muffin? We’re sold!
We've given a classic baked cheesecake a Middle Eastern-inspired twist with a moreish Baklava topping. This recipe takes a little time, but is well worth the effort and is sure to impress at any celebration, from Easter through to Christmas.
This classic lemon meringue pie will never fail to impress your guests. With crisp pastry, tart lemon curd and towering fluffy meringue, this is the ultimate dinner party dessert.
Kids will love turning a pack of cookies into cute lambs with this easy recipe that uses just 4 ingredients.
Impress your guests this Easter with these marvellous chocolate marbled meringues
Treat the family this Easter with this rich chocolate cake. Fudgy chocolate sponges are sandwiched with creamy white chocolate buttercream and decorated with mini eggs for the ultimate teatime treat.
Not only is this cake totally delicious, with rich, dark chocolate sponge, gooey chocolate icing and crumbled cookie topping, but it also contains a special Easter surprise
With layers of peanut butter shortbread, caramel and a chocolate topping, you can’t beat this homemade chocolate bar. Perfect for an Easter treat or an indulgent afternoon tea, this chewy, crunchy and peanut-y bar will become a family favourite.
Celebrate Easter with this festive, hot cross bun spin on a classic cheesecake. There's no buns involved, just sweet spices and raisins and the cake is marked with a chocolate cross.
Shake up tradition and bake this carrot, pistachio and maple bundt cake – a modern take on a classic carrot cake recipe
A modern-twist on the classic simnel cake which is traditionally eaten at Easter. This gorgeous, colourful cake combines a subtle blend of lemon and ginger, which perfectly complements the creamy, smooth white chocolate icing
Easter bakes don't get much more fun than these creative cupcakes, sure to delight kids and adults alike. Bake a batch to round off your Easter feast.
There’ll always be a place for buns at Easter but these orange hot cross cupcakes make a zesty twist. The orange cuts through the richness of the almond marzipan topping and the cake is studded with currants and mixed peel
Kids will love these cute white chocolate and orange bee cupcakes and they can help you prepare them, too. Studded with white chocolate chips and given a fresh lift with orange zest, these are perfect for a bee-themed birthday party for kids.
Bake these easy muffins for a sweet Easter teatime treat. They're packed with fresh rhubarb and sweet, creamy custard before being topped with crunchy demerara sugar.
Linda, in our story, loves baking hot cross buns for her grandchildren, even though they can never agree on a filling they all like
Give your Easter celebrations a new twist with these fun, bunny-shaped bread rolls. Made with a simple white bread dough, you and the kids can have fun twisting and shaping it into cute bunny shapes
Take your mini meringues up a notch and turn them into super cute chicks with just a little food colouring and plenty of craftiness
Rustle up a batch of these sweet white chocolate and coconut nests packed with pretty pastel chocolate eggs and share them with friends and family this Easter
All you need is chocolate for these easy swirled discs - perfect as an after dinner treat or simple gifts.
Get creative with the kiddies this Easter, and bake these deliciously cute flower biscuits; fun to make and even more fun to eat!
We've given classic choux buns a vibrant Easter makeover! Topped with pretty, pastel-coloured Easter egg decorations and filled with a fruity raspberry cream
The perfect cake for an Easter celebration - delicious, light citrus sponge with a tangy citrus glaze, topped with pretty candied orange slices
Bakewell tart is a classic British dessert that is well worth a try at home. Adding pretty pink rhubarb gives this elegant dessert a spring makeover, with a layer of sweet rhubarb compote and pink stems on top - serve with a creamy orange custard to finish