Sourdough is so 2020: these egg-cellent bakes are the treat we all need for Easter 2021

<p>Over the last year, baking has been one of the nation's favourite pasttimes, and the proof is (quite literally) in the pudding: never has the kitchen seen so much action, so we've rounded up some of the most fun Easter recipes for every generation to enjoy. Whether you're taking a break from screen time with the kids or gathering the grandparents to guide you over Zoom, put your skills to the test with these Easter Day treats.</p><h2>Gravity-Defying Chocolate Cake</h2><p>You don't need a Michelin star to achieve this magical masterpiece, and with five different chocolate ingredients, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chocolate-gravity-cake">this decadent cake</a> will delight both curious kids and impressed adults.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="gravity-cake__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/gravity-cake__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Simple Simnel Cake</h2><p>This <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/easter-simnel-cake">straightforward Simnel cake</a> takes a traditional recipe and streamlines it &ndash; don't forget the eleven balls of marzipan on top, one for each loyal disciple.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="simnel-cake__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/simnel-cake__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p> </p><h2>Egg-cellent Sponge Cake</h2><p>This three-dimensional <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/easter-egg-cake">egg-shaped sponge</a> has the wow factor, and the custard yolk is the real icing on the cake. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="easter-egg-cake__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/easter-egg-cake__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>CHOCOLATE AIR BALLOON</h2><p>Put your culinary skills to the test with this beautiful hot air <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chocolate-balloon-cake">balloon-shaped chocolate cake</a> (or make lots of miniatures for ultimate gifting brownie points).</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="chocolate_gravity_cake_with_chicks-2__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/chocolate_gravity_cake_with_chicks-2__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Pretty pastel Mini Egg cake</h2><p>With a springy sponge base, this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/marvellous-mini-egg-cake">double layered cake</a> is as tasty as it is tonal. For the full effect, make sure you have plenty of Mini Egg packets before you begin.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="marvellous_mini_egg_cake__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/marvellous_mini_egg_cake__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Briony Williams' triple decker vanilla sponge</h2><p>Beneath a generous coat of lemon curd buttercream, three layers of light vanilla sponge make <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/showstopping-easter-cake">Briony Williams' Easter recipe</a> a true crowd-pleaser, plus you can freestyle with the decorations as much as you like.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="briony-showstopper-cake-web__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/briony-showstopper-cake-web__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Cracking Easter Cake</h2><p>With a fault-line running through the middle, this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/easter-fault-line-cake">Mini Egg-covered showstopper</a> looks like it might be about to hatch a chick itself.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="square_18__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/square_18__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Gluten-Free Coconut Nest</h2><p>The coconut lends a light, summery flavour to <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/gluten-free-coconut-easter-cake">this fabulously frosted gluten-free option</a>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="easter-egg-cake__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/easter-egg-cake__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p> </p><h2>Bite-sized bunny cake</h2><p>Making baby marshmallow bunnies for the top of <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/bunny-cake">this cake</a> is the perfect task for children (but you might find yourself getting rather carried away, too...)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="easter-bunny-cake__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/easter-bunny-cake__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Feeling inspired? Find all the ingredients you will need at <a href="https://www.asda.com/">Asda.com</a> or find your local store <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/">here</a>.</em></p>

9 showstopping Easter-inspired cakes

By Asda Good Living,9th February 2021

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