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Easter Baking 101: Simple Recipes for Beginners

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Chocolate cupcakes made from shredded wheat with pastel mini eggs resembling birds nests.

Effortless Easter Baking Delights 

Discover easy, minimal effort Easter treats that anyone can make! These beginner-friendly recipes will bring joy to your Easter celebrations. 

No Bake Cheesecakes 

Creamy, dreamy, and irresistibly easy! These no-bake cheesecakes are a hassle-free way to impress your Easter guests. Our Mini Egg Cheesecake Recipe never fails to impress with rich vanilla flavour in every slice thanks to a generous dollop of Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Paste. Another favourite is our No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Recipe which requires zero oven time yet delivers all the indulgent, melt-in-your-mouth goodness! (We recommend making these the day before to allow time to set).

Chocolate'y Bird’s Nest Bites 

A fun and festive Easter treat! These crunchy, chocolate'y nests are the perfect way to serve up some seasonal sweetness. Give them a go, they're SUPER easy!

Crispy Easter Egg Clusters 

Continuing the cereal based theme, our cute and colourful Easter rice crispy cakes are packed with Easter charm! These no-fuss treats are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. 

Mars Bar Cake

 Gooey, chocolate'y, and completely addictive! This Mars Bar Cake recipe is an easy, no-bake delight for all ages. 

Easter Egg Brownie 

Rich, fudgy brownies loaded with Easter egg chocolate! Try our 5* rated Ultimate chocolate brownie recipe! We love Billington's Light Soft Brown Sugar for this recipe, the unrefined cane sugar adds more moisture than white sugar due to its molasses content, making the brownies extra gooey and delicious!

Share Your Creations! 

We’d love to see how you’ve used your Easter chocolate! Share your delicious creations with us on social media. Tag us @bakingmad and use the hashtag #bakingmad to inspire others with your sweet ideas! 

FAQs

What baked good is an Easter tradition in England? 

A classic Easter baked good in England is the Hot Cross Bun—a spiced, sweet bun made with dried fruit and marked with a white cross on top. Traditionally eaten on Good Friday, these buns are enjoyed toasted with butter or used in creative recipes like Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding.  

What are you supposed to cook on Easter? 

In the UK, Easter meals often include traditional dishes that celebrate the holiday and the arrival of spring. Some classic Easter foods to cook include:

Main Course:

  • Roast Lamb – The most traditional Easter Sunday meal, symbolising rebirth and renewal. It's often served with rosemary, garlic, and seasonal vegetables.
  • Roast Chicken or Beef – Alternatives for those who prefer a different roast.
  • Nut Roast – A popular vegetarian option.

Side Dishes:

  • Roast Potatoes – Crispy and golden, a staple for any British roast dinner.
  • Yorkshire Puddings – Though more common with beef, many enjoy them with other roasts too.
  • Spring Vegetables – Such as asparagus, carrots, peas, and tenderstem broccoli.
  • Mint Sauce or Gravy – Essential condiments, especially with lamb.

Desserts:

  • Hot Cross Buns – Traditionally eaten on Good Friday, these spiced sweet buns with a cross on top are iconic Easter treats.
  • Simnel Cake – A rich fruitcake with a layer of marzipan inside and 11 marzipan balls on top, representing the apostles (minus Judas).
  • Easter Nest Cakes – Made with melted chocolate, cornflakes, and mini eggs—fun and easy to make with kids.
  • Carrot Cake – A springtime favourite, often topped with cream cheese frosting.