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4 sweet trends for baked Easter treats

Brownie with Easter eggs and shavings decorations

4 sweet trends for baked Easter treats

Easter sweets are more than just Easter eggs. Consumers love to bring the Easter cheer into all areas, including baked goods such as cookies, cakes and more. With consumers having to get creative for Easter, these sweet treats delivered!

These Easter trends stole the show in baked goods:

  1. Color is key

  2. Traditional treats

  3. A healthy Easter

  4. Easter baking at home

Tesco Spring Cupcakes

Tesco Spring Cupcakes

1. Color is key

Say goodbye to the dark, cold winter and welcome the sun! Easter, Pascha and Passover are not just important religious celebrations, but also the moment for many to celebrate the return of spring. This is best done with the many colors that nature treats us to, not only the traditional yellow we most associate with Easter, but a lot of blue, pink, green and purple as well!

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  • Lidl - Délicieux Easter Macarons
    Lidl - Délicieux Easter Macarons
    Lidl - Délicieux Easter Macarons
  • Hema - Petit Fours in Easter theme
    Hema - Petit Fours in Easter theme
    Hema - Petit Fours in Easter theme
Marks & Spencer - Colin The Caterpillar Easter Cake

Marks & Spencer - Colin The Caterpillar Easter Cake

2. Traditional treats

Lots of consumers are longing for recognizable, traditional treats as to make them feel more comfortable. Traditional treats such as a Russian Kulich, an Italian Colomba Pasquale, a Simnel cake, a Spanish la Mona de Pasqua, a Polish Babka Wielkanocna, there’s something from every country or region. For Easter, they were all more colorful and decorated, as if everyone could use a little bit of spring, a new beginning.

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  • Spanish Mona de Pascua Nido de Chocolate
    Spanish Mona de Pascua Nido de Chocolate
    Spanish Mona de Pascua Nido de Chocolate
  • Lidl - Easter Bundt Cake
    Lidl - Easter Bundt Cake
    Lidl - Easter Bundt Cake
Tesco - Free From Mini Easter Cakes

Tesco - Free From Mini Easter Cakes

3. A healthy Easter

Consumers have their health at the forefront of their mind, but that does not mean they won’t be celebrating with foods! Whether these are healthy foods with an Easter make-over, an increased vegan or plant-based offering, creative new concepts, or free-from products for a moment of indulgent snacking, there’s something for every health-conscious consumer!

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    Japan - Mochi Donuts made with rice flour instead of wheat flour
    Japan - Mochi Donuts made with rice flour instead of wheat flour
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    Kirsty's Luxury Vegan Carrot Cake
    Kirsty's Luxury Vegan Carrot Cake
Albert Heijn - AH Excellent Easter Bunny Frozen Cake to Decorate at Home

Albert Heijn - AH Excellent Easter Bunny Frozen Cake to Decorate at Home

4. Easter baking at home

Home baking is a beloved activity for many consumers as they still spend more time in their homes than before. It’s a convenient way to spend quality time and celebrate with the family - which is more important than ever. Consumers are looking for inspiration how to have fun with their family, especially if they have kids.

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  • Wilton Easter Decorating and Play Kits
    Wilton Easter Decorating and Play Kits
    Wilton Easter Decorating and Play Kits
  • Tesco - Decorate Your Own Gingerbread Easter Egg Kit
    Tesco - Decorate Your Own Gingerbread Easter Egg Kit
    Tesco - Decorate Your Own Gingerbread Easter Egg Kit

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