If you’re in the  mood to show off your baking skills this Easter – or just feel the urge to be extra creative – here are 7 seriously ingenious & inspiring Easter treat ideas from Martha that are sure to do the trick!

Starting from the top… how adorable are these Spring Chick Cupcakes?! Loving this idea for a barnyard-themed birthday party or “About to Hatch” baby shower too!

Pictured above: These Flower Pot Cupcakes – baked in small terracotta pots & sprinkled with crushed cookie “dirt” – take “creative presentation” to a whole new level!

And another cute idea for the kiddos… adorable Butterfly Cupcakes. (also cute for baby showers & birthday parties!)

Next up – brilliant Easter Egg Cakes made from poundcake & custard (for yolks) look beautiful displayed on a colorful fruit plate:

P.S. For the Easter Egg Cakes, you’ll need an Egg Mold/Cake Pan. Here are a couple examples from Amazon: Egg Cake Pan & Egg Mini Treats Cake Pan (both by Wilton®).

Pictured above: Bird’s Nest Cookies are always appropriate for Easter – and this version looks especially chic!

And last but not least, if you’re feeling especially gourmet and have a decent amount of extra time on your hands, these stunning cakes are guaranteed show-stoppers!

Above: Rich Chocolate Cake with Truffle-Egg Nests / Below: Chocolate Cake with Crepe Paper Flowers and a Phyllo Nest

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