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Easter Bakes

Easter is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to start baking some homemade treats! We have put together some Easter-themed baking recipes which we hope you’ll be able to enjoy with all the family.

Orange Hot Cross Bun Loaf

Time: 45 mins, oven time 25 mins, plus overnight resting & at least 3 hours proving

Makes 2 loaves

A twist on the Easter tradition of hot cross buns, this orange and aniseed hot cross bun loaf is best served sliced with butter and marmalade.

Source: Delicious Magazine, find the recipe here

Passionfruit Shortbread Eggs

Prep time: 45 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Makes 12

These Easter shortbread biscuits are topped with a homemade passionfruit curd, perfect with a cuppa.

Source: Taste, find the recipe here

White Chocolate Easter Cake

Prep time: 30 mins

Cook time: 50 mins

Serves 10-12

Transform a simple sponge into this showstopping Easter bake with layers of white chocolate frosting and a semi-naked finish. We’ve decorated ours with broken white chocolate eggs and crunchy mini eggs, but you can get creative with your favourite Easter treats.

Source: Olive Magazine, find the recipe here

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Prep time: 30 mins

Total time: 1hr 50mins

Makes 12

Light & Moist Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting, and chopped Walnuts!

Source: Janes Patisserie, find the recipe here