Easter is the perfect occasion for serving colourful and flavourful cupcakes and muffins. Not only can you batch-bake them and store them for a few days, but their size also makes them much easier to serve a crowd. Just arrange them on a big platter or a cake stand and let each guest choose their favourite. Opt for tasty muffins that capture the essence of spring with seasonal ingredients like lemon and carrot or luscious cupcakes topped with festive decorations. No matter what you choose, you will not regret serving these sweet treats. They are equally good for a big Easter celebration with family and friends and as an easy side to a cup of afternoon tea or coffee with a few guests, so dive into the list and get inspired.
Top 5 Easter muffin recipes
If classic, moist muffins are your go-to for baking, we have the perfect Easter recipes for you. Explore the fresh flavours from, for example, carrots and apples and get inspired by our five favourite Easter muffins below. They are all bursting with delicious flavours that you will want to taste again and again.
Mini carrot muffins
Mini carrot muffins are an ideal Easter treat. With a delightful blend of sweet carrots and warm cinnamon with a tangy quark frosting on top, they have a complex and irresistible flavour. And, of course, they are deliciously moist, too. Decorated with small carrot roses, they are also quite beautiful in their delicate simplicity. Their size makes the mini muffins easy to serve on a dessert table with lots to choose from, making them perfect for an Easter get-together with a big menu for everyone you love.
Apple and carrot muffins
Our apple and carrot muffins are a delicious blend of sweet, tangy, and warm flavours, making them an ideal treat for everything from brunch or breakfast to dessert and snacks. They are delightfully moist and full of flavours, offering a tantalising blend of sweet apples, earthy carrots, warm cinnamon, and tangy yoghurt. The muffins have a dense yet soft texture, making each bite a true delight.
Apple muffins
We love apples in muffins, so of course, these apple muffins get a spot on our list of favourites. Indulge in the sweet and comforting flavours of a classic apple muffin with an unexpected twist. Mix tangy apple pieces coated in cinnamon sugar into the batter, top the baked, fluffy muffins with a rich brown butter frosting, and finish with a delicious crunch of toasted almonds.
Lemon muffins
These lemon muffins are a perfect dessert or quick bake for Easter and the spring season. With a moist texture and a delicious tangy flavour from freshly grated lemon zest they are ideal for a sumptuous no-frills sweet treat. They are everything you need in a muffin in terms of both flavour and texture, making sure everyone will want to try them − probably more than once.
Blueberry cheesecake muffins
Our blueberry cheesecake muffins combine the sweet, nutty flavour of marzipan with juicy blueberries and a creamy cheesecake filling. They are a perfect blend of indulgence and freshness. Topped with a buttery crumble and garnished with sifted icing sugar and edible flowers, they make a visually appealing and flavour-packed treat for any Easter celebration.
Top 5 Easter cupcake recipes
When you need something truly decorative on the Easter table, go for cupcakes. We have gathered five delicious Easter cupcake recipes, each with smooth frostings in various colours and Easter toppings such as chocolate eggs and edible spring flowers. Use different food colourings or a special piping tip, or shape your own marzipan figures to make bunny-topped cupcakes, cute little yellow chicks, or other Easter-themed decorations. The muffin bases are moist and flavourful, serving as the ideal canvas for the frostings, adding a creamy, velvety layer for you to decorate and enjoy.
Easter cupcakes with cream cheese frosting
Topped with velvety cream cheese frosting and colourful chocolate eggs, our sweet banana Easter cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are both beautiful and irresistible. The cupcakes are soft, moist, and infused with the gentle sweetness of bananas, and with the cream cheese frosting, you get an overall sweet, indulgent flavour. They are sure to be a crowd-pleaser and perfectly capture the essence of Easter with their bright-coloured chocolate egg decorations.
Easter egg cupcakes
These Easter egg cupcakes have a pretty pastel frosting and are super delicious for any spring or Easter gathering. The moist banana bottoms with sweet vanilla are topped with a zesty lemon buttercream frosting and decorated with colourful Easter-themed chocolates. Colour the frosting with red, yellow, and green food colouring to create beautiful pastels, and pipe brown chocolate nests on top to add a playful and festive element. These pastel cupcakes are sure to enchant and delight guests of all ages and they taste incredible at the same time.
Lemon cupcakes
Looking to make something sweet and delicious for a festive occasion? Try these classic lemon cupcakes with fluffy cream cheese frosting. They are easy to make and invite you to let your creativity loose and decorate with your favourite candy, berries, edible flowers, and whatever you like. With their subtle sweetness and refreshing lemon undertone from fresh lemon zest, they are sure to delight anyone who gets a taste.
Chocolate cupcakes
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these chocolate cupcakes topped with a velvety nut cream frosting. This recipe easily balances indulgence and simplicity and is ideal for any chocolate enthusiast looking to impress at gatherings. The spongy chocolate base and creamy nut and chocolate frosting create a perfect balance of textures and flavours.
Carrot cake cupcakes
These easy and delicious carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are ideal for any occasion. The cupcakes are sweetened with applesauce and infused with a delicate, spiced blend of vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, while the frosting offers a light and airy texture and an irresistible sweet flavour. It is decorated with grated carrots and chopped walnuts to make it stand out on any table.
Decorating cupcakes for Easter
There are nearly infinite ways to decorate cupcakes, so they fit beautifully on your Easter table. Our recipe collection shows exactly what a bit of food colouring and simple toppings can do, so gather your ingredients and start thinking creatively. Colour the frosting in pastel or brighter colours, and pipe it with different nozzles to make intricate patterns on top of the cupcakes. If you are making several batches of cupcakes, you can use one shape per batch, making it easier to spot the difference, or you can use one colour theme per batch. What goes on top of the frosting is a whole other story. Piping 'bird nests' or shaping nests with chopped chocolate or the like leads the mind straight to Easter and spring. As a bonus, you can fill the nests with your favourite treats, such as chocolate eggs, jelly beans or marzipan chicks. In general, chocolate eggs, dragée eggs, or the like are the easiest way to show off the Easter theme, and they contribute a lovely crunch and a colourful look at the same time. You can also use edible flowers in different colours and shapes, putting them on top of the other toppings or directly onto the frosting for a simpler but still colourful look. You can find more inspiration for beautiful Easter decorations in our articles about Easter cheesecakes and Easter cakes. We guarantee they will make a delicious addition to your dessert table.
