Easter is just around the corner and while I love a simple carrot cake for Easter brunch, this year I want to make something less traditional and extra special: Mini tiered cakes made of a lemon poppyseed batter, covered in a simple lemon-sugar icing. May sound complicated, but they are much easier to make than you think ;) Continue Reading…
Happy Easter!
If you are looking for some last minute Easter desserts or simple treats to give to family and friends, I have a few ideas for you! Here are some of my last year’s Easter recipes that are still favorites of mine:
Don’t forget to also check out the Easter recipes I created this year.
What are you most looking forward on Easter Sunday? I can’t wait for a lazy brunch, full of homemade treats :)
When I was in London, I saw hot cross buns in every bakery. So I did a little research and learned that they are a classic Easter treat in England, comparable to “Osterpinzen” in Austria. Apparently Hot Cross Buns are traditionally served on Good Friday. The cross on the sweet yeast buns represents the Cross of Christ. Intrigued, I tried my hands on this Easter treat but gave them my own little twist. I added finely grated carrots, orange zest and a orange-flavored icing. I also made the yeast dough dairy-free and almost vegan. Continue Reading…
I love Easter time. Spring has officially sprung and it is a great excuse to decorate the home in pastel colors. Every year I like to create homemade Easter treats as presents for friends and family. While a Lindt bunny is always a nice little treat, gifting a homemade Easter surprise makes it even more special. And delicious and fun desserts are an egg-cellent way to celebrate Easter with loved ones.
Today, I wanted to share with you a quick and easy DIY. How you can quickly decorate any cake to make it ‘Easter-appropriate’. You can use any cake you might have on hand. It does not have to be carrot cake. I just thought that this was appropriate because you know Easter – bunny – bunnies eat carrots :D
Easter is all about chocolate, but I have a healthier recipe for you today: Gluten-free chocolate eggs made of natural almond butter.
As you may already know I am a big fan of almond butter. I love almond butter cookies, so I thought why not try to make Easter candy with almond butter.