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Delicious chocolate eggs, cute bunnies, gambolling lambs and colourful flowers – what’s not to love about Easter?

It’s the big Spring occasion when we get together with loved ones to celebrate the season and new beginnings. And it certainly wouldn’t be complete without some Easter treats!

Home baking with the kids is the perfect way to keep them occupied during the school holidays and celebrate the Easter season.

Stacey Solomon certainly knows how to get into the Easter spirit. Her adorable pictures of two-year-old Rex dressed up in a bunny costume and sleeping on the grass were enough to melt even the coldest of hearts.

The singer and Loose Women presenter also demonstrated her creative side with a recipe for Easter bunny toast she prepared for partner Joe Swash. She added toast to a frying pan and used egg white to make bunny ears, the yolk for a nose and cucumber strips for whiskers. Coco Pops eyes were the finishing touch.

Stacey shared Joe’s reaction on her Instagram, adding: “He was so happy it made me want to cry.”

There’s no doubt that cooking is something the entire family can enjoy. It’s a great bonding experience and experts say cooking boosts kids’ confidence and gives them a sense of pride.

Rustling up some Easter treats certainly doesn't have to break the bank either. So grab some wooden spoons and a mixing bowl, tie up the apron strings and get ready to bake.

We’ve come up with some fun and easy budget-friendly Easter recipes that are certain to have the whole family hopping with joy…

Vanilla bundt cake

Serves: 8-10

Ingredients:

  • 250g softened unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
  • 250g plain flour
  • 225g caster sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp fine salt
  • 1 vanilla pod, split lengthways, seeds scraped out
  • 4 large eggs
  • For the butter icing
  • 175g butter, softened
  • 200g icing sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 3-4 drop of red food colouring
  • Fresh, edible flowers to decorate

Method:

To make the butter icing:

Vanilla cupcakes

Makes 12

Ingredients:

  • 120g butter, softened
  • 120g caster sugar
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 120g self-raising flour
  • 2 tbsp milk, plus a little extra for the icing
  • 1 bag of chocolate mini eggs, to decorate

For the butter icing:

  • 125g butter, softened
  • 185g icing sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • splash of milk

Method:

Spiced Easter bunny biscuits

Makes 16-18

Ingredients:

  • 75g butter, softened
  • 75g golden caster sugar
  • 1 medium egg yolk
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • 50g currants
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 175g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar to sprinkle, optional

Method:

Chocolate Easter nests

Makes 12

Ingredients:

  • 150g butter
  • 4 tbsp golden syrup
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder, sifted
  • 6 large Shredded Wheat biscuits
  • Chocolate mini eggs

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