With the Easter holidays fast approaching, nothing is more important than preparing for tasty sweet, and savoury Easter recipes that both adults and children can enjoy. Let's take a look at some of the best and simple-to-make Easter snacks and treats that just about anyone can make.
If you're looking to surprise your family or friends by serving them a slew of tantalizing and irresistibly delicious Easter snacks this year to celebrate the holiday at its fullest, we've got you covered! What is great about our selection of Easter snack recipes is the fact that they are very easy to prepare, the ingredients aren't expensive and available everywhere, and they're perfect for both adults and children.
Not to mention, these recipes are just as equally fun and exciting to make and can involve the participation of every family member if you so choose. From heart-warming cakes to exquisitely delicious cookies and Easter candies, the recipes we've shared are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
Top Four Easter Holiday Recipes You Should Consider Serving
Recipe #1: The Traditional Carrot Cupcakes Carrot
With a long but simple list of ingredients and straightforward direction, preparing and making these patch carrot cupcakes is easy and is guaranteed to bring you joy and excitement after you finally make them and take a bite. What's even more interesting is that the frosting on these cupcakes is going to be the carrot itself. In light of this, mentioned below is the list of ingredients for this recipe.
Ingredients
To Prepare the Cupcakes:
● One and a half cups of sifted cake floured (make sure it is properly leveled and spooned).
● Three-fourth cups of cinnamon (grounded).
● Three-fourth cups of granulated sugar.
● Three-fourth cups of grounded ginger.
● Half a teaspoon of Kosher salt.
● Half a teaspoon of baking soda.
● Half a teaspoon of baking powder.
● One-fourth teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
● Half a cup of vegetable oil.
● Two large eggs.
● A three-fourth teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
● One and a half cups of grated (medium-sized) carrots.
● Half a cup of chopped pecans (roasted).
For the Carrot Frosting
● One 8oz. a packet of cream cheeses (keep at room temperature).
● Half cup of unsalted butter (keep at room temperature).
● One teaspoon of Kosher salt.
● One packet of confectioners' sugar (16oz pack).
● One teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
● One-fourth teaspoon of orange paste food color.
Here are the directions on how you can prepare the recipe.
Recipe #2: The Easter Bunny Theme Cake
What if we told you there is an awesome way to boost your Easter celebration to the next level? And it is easy to make too – say hello to the Easter theme bunny cake. After you're done making it, it would look like it came straight from a posh bakery downtown.
The main highlight of the cake is, well, of course, the moist carrot cake base, which is then delicately sliced, frosted, and if you so choose, edible Easter decorations such as flowers, candy, chocolate Easter eggs, etc. Let's take a look at the recipe for this delicious cake.
Ingredients
To Prepare the Cake
● Keep a can of cooking spray handy.
● Three-fourth cups of light brown sugar (160 grams).
● Half a cup of vegetable or neutral oil.
● One-fourth cup of granulated sugar (50 grams).
● Two large eggs.
● Half a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
● All-purpose flour (150 grams).
● One teaspoon of baking powder.
● One teaspoon of grounded cinnamon.
● Half a teaspoon of baking soda.
● Half teaspoon of ground ginger.
● One-fourth teaspoon of Kosher salt.
● One-eighth teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
● One cup of grated carrots (2 big carrots)
For Decorating and Frosting
● One and a half cups of unsalted butter (kept at room temperature).
● Six cups of confectioner's sugar (690 grams).
● One-fourth cup of heavy cream (kept at room temperature).
● Two teaspoons of pure vanilla extract.
● Pink sanding sugar and jelly beans for decorating.
Here are the directions on how to start making the cake.
Recipe #3: Delicious Raspberry Flavoured Pavlova Cupcakes
What makes pavlovas is their tantalizing crispy layers on the outside while being extra soft and almost gooey-like on the inside. However, this recipe is for making a smaller version of the traditional pavlova cakes, which are easier to make and perfect for serving party guests. Let's take a look at the list of ingredients required for this tasty little treat.
Ingredients
For Preparing the Pavlova
● Nine large eggs (the whites only)
● One-fourth teaspoon of Kosher salt.
● Two cups of granulated sugar.
● One tablespoon of potato starch (you can also use cornstarch).
● One tablespoon of white vinegar (distilled).
● One teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
To Prepare the Topping
● Twelve ounces of frozen raspberries (fresh would taste even better!)
● One-fourth cup of granulated sugar.
● One tablespoon of potato starch (you can use cornstarch as well).
● Half a cup of lemon juice.
● A topping of whipped cream for serving.
Here are the directions on how you can make the Pavlovas.
Recipe #4: Hot Cross Buns Oozing With Rich Chocolate
While hot cross buns are tasty by themselves, they can be a bit boring when you talk about something as important and momentous as the Easter holidays. So, we decided to make things a bit interesting by finding you a hot cross buns recipe that is just delicious, easy to make, and not boring at all. Here's the recipe.
Ingredients
To Prepare the Buns
● Cooking spray
● One, one-fourth cup of slightly warmed milk.
● Half a cup of granulated sugar.
● Two cups of dry yeast (0.25 oz).
● Three and a half cups of all-purpose flour.
● One-third cup of cocoa powder (Dutch process).
● One-fourth cup of brown sugar.
● One teaspoon of baking soda.
● One teaspoon of Kosher salt.
● Half teaspoon of grounded cinnamon.
● Half a teaspoon of nutmeg.
● Six tablespoons of butter (melted then cooled).
● Half a teaspoon of nutmeg.
● One large egg.
● One cup of chocolate chips.
● One teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
● One teaspoon of orange zest.
Here are the directions for making the buns.
