Easter Desserts

So in early March, I came up with a list of Easter treats I wanted to make and share.  Tutorials on fondant Easter bunnies, little carrots, and cute eggs, all to go along with carrot cake cupcakes.  (And I don’t know why I like carrot cake, because I certainly do not like carrots.  In fact, they are the number one food on my list of Foods I Don’t Like, but there’s something about adding sugar that changes everything.)  I also wrote down ideas for decorated Easter sugar cookies and even a cake.  Last post I said that we are moving, and in fact we are.  We get our keys April 5th!  It’s our first house and we are so excited.  However, it was a last-minute decision to list our condo before we move, instead of after.  As a result, my mom came over last Friday and helped me pack almost everything in my kitchen, to get ready for the open house.  And with the boxes being moved to the garage were my ideas for Easter treats.  The only baking “things” in my kitchen are cookie sheets and a 9″x13″ pan.  It’s really sad. So what I’ve decided to do is give you a list of a few things I have made for Easter and some recipes from around the web that I think are fantastic.  They’re certainly ones I’ve wanted to make, and some are even on my Pinterest board.  Speaking of Pinterest, if you want to see more Easter or spring dessert ideas, check out the board titled SPRING.  Enjoy, and Happy Easter! xoxo

From the blog

Lemon Poppyseed Cake–Light and sweet, this is a nice cake with a raspberry filling. Carrot Cake Cupcakes–These cupcakes are super moist and paired with a cream cheese frosting–yum! Decorated Easter Sugar Cookies–For a bit more of a challenge, you can make eggs, carrots, and bunnies.  If you want to know more about decorating, check out this post. Black and White Cupcakes–Chocolate and vanilla…what more can I say? Fondant Cupcake Toppers–These are fun and easy to make.

From around the web

Peeps Cake Batter Candy–My in-laws add Peeps to our Easter basket every year, and I thought this might be a fun way to use some of them. Meyer Lemon Cheesecake–Cake and cheesecake together? I didn’t think it was possible. Easter Cake Pops–I make mine so simple, but this gave me the idea to expand and try something a bit different. Easter Cookies–She is an amazing cookie decorater.  Love these! Silk-Dyed Easter Eggs–One of these days I will try this.  So cute. Resurrection Rolls–Love bread and love the message behind it.