From hot air balloons to brioche bunnies, these Easter treat all have serious wow-factor

<p>Who doesn't enjoy a sweet treat come Easter?</p><p>Whether you're a self-confessed chocoholic, can't resist a slice of cake or have a penchant for patisserie, we've got plenty of recipes for you to rustle up over the long weekend.</p><p>These bakes all have that 'wow' factor &ndash; which one takes your fancy?</p><h2>Briony williams' Easter cake </h2><p>Baking expert Briony Williams likes to make this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/showstopping-easter-cake" target="_blank">beautiful sponge cake</a> at Easter &ndash; and who could blame her? It only needs 20 minutes or so of prep, but make sure you leave enough time for the decoration &ndash; pretty pink frosting, gold sprinkles, mini eggs and macarons. Delish!</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>Chocolate gravity cake</h2><p>This chocolatey bake may leave you scratching your head in wonder, but our <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chocolate-gravity-cake" target="_blank">chocolate gravity cake</a> is actually very simple.</p><p>Your friends on Instagram will be egg-stremely impressed with your baking efforts. Just make sure to take plenty of pictures before you get stuck in!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="chocolate-gravity-cake__square" class="ci-image ci-hero" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/chocolate-gravity-cake__square_GL?scl=1"> </p><h2>briony Williams' chick cake pops</h2><p>These <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chick-cake-pops" target="_blank">cute chick cake pops</a> are so easy to make, since no baking is required! Using readymade fairy cakes, dessicated coconut and icing, get the kids involved in making a batch as a fun Easter holidays activity.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="chick-cake-pop-briony-web__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/chick-cake-pop-briony-web__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Easter egg cake </h2><p>Want to really impress your family on Zoom? Make this incredible <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/easter-egg-cake" target="_blank">Easter egg cake</a> &ndash; complete with mini eggs and 'yolk' (which is actually custard), this magnificent creation will last for days.</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>Flowery egg tarts</h2><p>These sweet <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/flowery-egg-tarts" target="_blank">little tarts</a> are deceptively easy to make &ndash; just invest in a flower-shaped cutter to achieve that pretty shape and leave a tin on friends' and neighbours' doorsteps for an Easter surprise.</p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="asda_easter_egg_tarts__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/asda_easter_egg_tarts__square_GL?scl=1"></h2><h2>Baa lamb muffins</h2><p>Both adorable and delicious, these super cute marshmallow <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/baa-lamb-muffins" target="_blank">baa lamb muffins</a> will be cooed over, photographed, then gobbled up my kids and grown ups alike.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="asda_easter_shaun_the_sheep_muffins__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/asda_easter_shaun_the_sheep_muffins__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>The bunny cake to beat all others</h2><p>This bunny warren cake covered in coconut grass and fluffy marshmallow bunnies may look super impressive, but it's actually surprisingly easy. Check out the recipe for <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/bunny-cake" target="_blank">this seasonal delight here.</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="bunny-warren-cake__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/bunny-warren-cake__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Chocolate balloon cake</h2><p>This <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chocolate-balloon-cake" target="_blank">stunning bake</a> makes clever use of an Easter egg, with crumbly flakes, Mikado biscuit sticks and plenty of chocolate making up this cool chick's mode of transport.</p><p>Can't get your hands on a chocolate chick? A chocolate bunny, cow, or even your one of your little one&rsquo;s toys would work.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="chocolate-ballon__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/chocolate-ballon__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Adorable Easter bunny brioches</h2><p><a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/easter-bunny-brioche" target="_blank">These adorable mini bunny brioche</a> make a great Easter morning breakfast, and only take 40 minutes to make! Serve with some butter, jam, or even chocolate spread if you truly want to get into the chocolatey Easter spirit.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="easter_bunny_brioche__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/easter_bunny_brioche__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Gluten-free Easter goodness</h2><p>It may be hard to believe, but not <em>every </em>Easter bake has to be dripping in dark or milk chocolate. <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/gluten-free-coconut-easter-cake" target="_blank">This fluffy gluten-free sponge cake</a> is kept super moist thanks to lashings of coconut milk, all wrapped up in white chocolate frosting.</p><p>Okay, maybe you can&rsquo;t have an Easter bake without chocolate after all…</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><em>Stock up on all your <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/cat/easter/_/3800476874" target="_blank">Easter goodies online</a>, or pop into your <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">local store</a>. </em></p>

Top 10 Easter treats that are as beautiful as they are delicious

By Asda Good Living,18th April 2019

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