Chocolate chip and banana hot cross buns with salted rum butter and maple glaze recipe
An Easter classic with a boozy twist

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An Easter classic with a boozy twist
The rich, moist crumb of this nutty bake contrasts beautifully with the tartness of the fruit
The classic sweet treat becomes all the more irresistible with the addition of a chocolatey topping
The secret of this comforting, spiced pudding lies in its simplicity
This velvety tart can be decorated with any leftover Easter chocolate
Inspired by the flavours of a classic Easter simnel cake, these biscuits can be made using just five ingredients
This light bake is versatile enough to be enjoyed at any time of day
Topped with a decadent sauce and fresh raspberries, these simple puddings are true crowd-pleasers
Golden and cheesy, these muffins are inspired by a recipe I once read in a French issue of Elle magazine
A coffee-spiked bake that will still appeal to fans of the original traditional dessert
A genius idea for using up the last of the cranberry sauce and soft cheese in readymade croissant dough
A festive sweet treat from Italy, made with nuts, candied peel and warming spices
These simple biscuits are given a festive flavour thanks to the addition of warming spices
Starring brandy-soaked sour cherries and cranberries, with walnuts to add crunch
Serve these fruity scones with clotted cream and a good seasonal jam
A richly spiced pudding starring vine fruit soaked in ale, mashed banana and grated apple
Studded with fruit, this pretty sponge tastes as good as it looks. It's gluten-free, though you wouldn't know it
A nostalgic dessert made with ready-rolled puff pastry and filled with whipped cream
Savoury bite-sized scones topped with flakes of smoked fish and horseradish-spiked mayonnaise
These diminutive cakes, made with Victoria sponge batter, are exceptionally pretty and can be filled with any curd or jam
Citrus and warming spice come together in a cake that's delicious plain or iced
A delicious creation with a ginger-biscuit base that's baked in the oven
The traditional creation from the Derbyshire town, starring almonds and raspberry jam