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Simple and Delicious Easter Baking Recipes - Cakes and Treats
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Simple and Delicious Easter Baking Recipes - Cakes and Treats

Easter is fast approaching, and what better way to mark the occasion than by filling your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked treats?

Here at Whitakers Chocolates, we have put together a smashing collection of Easter baking recipes that showcase the luxurious, melt-in-your-mouth quality of our chocolates.

This roundup has something for everyone, from the classics with a chocolate twist to playful, family-friendly creations that delight children and adults alike.

So, grab your apron, unleash your inner baker, and explore a world of sweet creations to make your Easter celebrations delicious! 

Two-Tier Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake Recipe

This Two-Tier Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake is perfect for an unforgettable Easter celebration. 

Featuring a rich, moist chocolate sponge—crafted with an 8-inch base tier and a 6-inch top tier—this cake is enhanced with a hint of coffee for deep flavour. 

Both tiers are generously covered in smooth chocolate buttercream, made with Whitakers dark chocolate, and decorated with a charming chocolate bunny and colourful mini eggs. 

Ideal for serving 20, it takes 45 minutes to prep and 65 minutes to bake, and each slice is 650 calories. 

A great centrepiece for any Easter feast, this cake combines taste with flair!

Click here to see our Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake Recipe.

Mini Egg Chocolate Easter Brownie Recipe

These Mini Egg Chocolate Brownies are a cracking addition to your Easter festivities! 

Made with rich, fudgy dark chocolate and studded with crunchy, colourful mini eggs, they’re a quick and easy treat, taking just 15 minutes to prep and 30 minutes to bake. 

Yielding 16 servings at 280 calories each, these brownies blend melted chocolate, butter, and a perfect mix of sugars with flour and cocoa for that irresistible texture. 

Topped with extra mini eggs, they’re ideal for sharing, gifting, or enjoying with a cuppa—a truly egg-stra special delight!

Click here to see our Easter Brownie Recipe.

No-Bake Vanilla Easter Cheesecake Recipe

This creamy No-Bake Vanilla Easter Cheesecake is a fuss-free Easter delight, perfect for serving 10 with zero baking required! 

It is ready in just 20 minutes of prep (plus chilling time) and features a silky vanilla filling made from cream cheese, double cream, and icing sugar. 

This 320-calorie-per-slice dessert is as stunning as it is tasty, topped with crumbled chocolate flakes, colourful mini eggs, and optional Easter egg shards. 

Chill it for 4-6 hours, decorate, and enjoy a tasty treat.

Click here to see our Easter Cheesecake Recipe.

Chocolate Easter Rocky Road Recipe

Brighten your Easter with this delightful Chocolate Easter Rocky Road.

It serves 16 and takes 15 minutes to prep and 140 minutes to chill. 

This no-bake treat features a crunchy milk chocolate and digestive biscuit base, a smooth strawberry-flavoured white chocolate layer, Smarties, and mini eggs. 

At 220 calories per square, it’s a fun, festive mix of textures and colours—perfect for sharing or gifting. 

Simply melt, mix, chill, and slice for a sweet seasonal hit!

Click here to see our Easter Rocky Road Recipe. 

Chocolate Chip Easter Cupcake Recipe

These delightful Chocolate Chip Easter Cupcakes are a festive must-have.

They yield 12 servings and take 20 minutes to prep and 18 minutes to bake. 

Each cupcake (290 calories) is packed with chocolate chips in a cocoa-rich sponge and topped with creamy chocolate buttercream piped into nests.

It holds three mini eggs for the perfect Easter touch. 

Baked in bright cupcake holders, they’re easy to make and ideal for impressing at gatherings or gifting, a cheerful, tasty treat to celebrate the season!

Click here to see our Easter Cupcake Recipe.


Traditional Easter Biscuits Recipe

These Traditional Easter Biscuits bring classic charm to your celebrations, yielding 20-25 spiced, buttery treats with a 20-minute prep and 15-minute bake time. 

Made with flour, sugar, and vanilla, the dough is shaped into Easter figures like eggs and bunnies and then baked to golden perfection.

Topped with colourful icing and festive sugar decorations, each 90-calorie biscuit is ideal for sharing at gatherings or gifting. 

Click here to see our Easter biscuit recipe. 

Chocolate Easter Cake Recipe with Chocolate Buttercream and Mini Eggs

This Chocolate Easter Cake is a festive showstopper, serving 12 with a 25-minute prep and 30-minute bake time. 

It features moist chocolate layers made with cocoa, buttermilk, and hot water, layered and coated with silky chocolate buttercream. 

Topped with a nest of mini eggs and charming chocolate bunnies, each 500-calorie slice is perfect for sharing. 

Easy to make and decorate, it’s perfect for Easter celebrations!

Click here to see our Chocolate Easter Cake Recipe. 

Why is Easter a Great Time for Baking Cakes and Treats?

Easter brings a sense of renewal and joy, making it a brilliant occasion to gather in the kitchen and bake up a storm. 

The more extended bank holiday weekend offers a rare chance to slow down, spend quality time with family and friends, and create delicious cakes and treats to share. 

Spring’s arrival inspires creativity, with lighter days and blooming flowers setting the perfect backdrop for experimenting with fresh flavours and decorations.

Baking has long been part of Easter celebrations, from crafting sweet goodies to mark the end of Lent to preparing something special for gatherings or egg hunts. 

Adding Whitakers Chocolates to the mix lifts these traditions, bringing a touch of luxury to every bite—whether it’s rich chocolate cake, gooey brownies, or cute Easter-themed biscuits. 

Easter gives you the excuse to blend nostalgia, creativity, and that unbeatable chocolatey goodness into treats your loved ones will adore.

 

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