How to Prepare for Baking
The foundation of any great cake is its taste and texture. Our Delicious cake mixes, available in both Vanilla and Devil's Food Chocolate, are perfect for creating the perfect cake base. These easy recipes will be ready to decorate after just 3 easy steps.
Traditional Easter Cake Designs
Easter cakes carry a wealth of tradition, with simnel cakes and lamb-shaped sponge cakes being family favourites . To create a traditional Easter cake with Betty Crocker.
Easy Simnel Cake
Start with our Vanilla Cake Mix as your base. Add marzipan and a layer of apricot jam for that authentic simnel touch. Decorate with eleven marzipan balls to represent the apostles for a classic finish.
Lamb-Shaped Cake
Use our Devil’s Food Chocolate Cake Mix for a rich, chocolatey base. We would recommend using a lamb shaped cake mould, alternatively you can get creative and use cake cutaways to form the lamb shape. To decorate, finish with white frosting and desiccated coconut for the fur, using raisins or small chocolate pieces for the eyes.
For more recipe ideas, check out all of our Easter bakes.
Chocolate Easter Cakes
For a chocolate lover's dream, our Devil’s Food Cake Mix can be transformed into a chocolate Easter nest. Decorate with shredded chocolate for the nest and fill it with mini chocolate eggs. The richness of the cake, combined with the crunch of the chocolate eggs, makes for a delectable Easter treat.
Fun Easter Cake Decorations
Have fun as a family decorating your easter bakes. Using fondant, you can create Easter eggs, bunnies, and chicks. Or why not use natural dyes such as beetroot juice for pink or turmeric for yellow to give your decorations a burst of colour. Our range of frostings and sprinkles are perfect for adding those final decorative touches.
Decorating Easter Tray Bakes
Tray bakes are a great option for Easter gatherings, allowing for easy serving and endless decoration possibilities. Use our Vanilla or Chocolate Cake Mix to create a delicious base. Then, get creative with Easter toppings, such as jelly beans and mini eggs, and use our colourful frostings to bring a seasonal look to your tray bakes.
Decorating Techniques for Advanced Bakers
For those looking to challenge their decorating skills, techniques such as piped flowers and basketweave patterns can add an elegant touch to your Easter cakes. Our frosting is versatile enough to be piped into intricate designs, and with a bit of practice, you can create stunning decorations. Edible glitter and gold leaf can also be used sparingly for a luxurious finish.
Easter baking is an opportunity to express creativity, start new traditions, and, most importantly, have fun. At Betty Crocker, we believe that baking should be a joyous occasion, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Share your Easter creations with us on social media; we love seeing how our beloved bakers celebrate the Easter season.
