Simnel Battenberg cake

This stunning Easter bake has pink and yellow squares of light sponge, sandwiched with apricot jam and is topped with balls of marzipan

Egg custard tarts

These Portuguese-style golden tartlets are perfect to finish off a dinner party or as an afternoon treat with coffee

Soufflé mac ’n’ cheese

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Pasta bake is a firm family favourite – make this macaroni cheese even more indulgent with ham hock and chunks of cheddar

Eggs Florentine pizza

Follow our easy recipe to make your own pizza dough, top with spinach and mozzarella and finish with an egg cracked in the centre

Duck egg sponge cake

Duck eggs make this sponge extra light and fluffy – cover in a rich buttercream for a showstopping Easter bake or stunning birthday cake

Dark & white chocolate cardamom swirl tart

Layer up two types of chocolate ganache on a biscuit base to make a stunning marbled tart – perfect as a dinner party dessert

Chocolate & spice hot cross buns

Flecked with dark chocolate, cinnamon, orange zest and plump raisins, these buns make an extra-special Easter treat

Brooklyn blackout cake

This rich, dark sponge is filled and coated with a thick chocolate custard, then finished with crumbled cake – best eaten chilled

Easter chocolate bark

This attractive chocolate treat makes a perfect alternative gift instead of Easter eggs, and it’s easy enough for kids to make too

Little pistachio cakes

These nutty little cupcakes, topped with cream cheese icing make a pretty addition to any buffet dessert or afternoon tea spread

Lemon & poppy seed gateaux

Delicate squares of light sponge cake, filled with poppy seed buttercream – a perfect buffet dessert or afternoon tea treat

Banana custard eclairs

Give these afternoon tea classics a fruity makeover with a creamy banana custard filling – perfect for a sophisticated spread