“When I bake at home, I love to make simple comfort foods. I loved brownies as a kid, but the older I got, I could only enjoy one or two bites, because I find them too rich and heavy. But by playing around and replacing the dairy with olive oil, I’m able to enjoy that gooey brownie without the heaviness.” – Rhiaan Mead. You’ll need a 19cm square cake pan for this recipe.
Swap the chocolate egg for these 55 edible Easter gifts
If there’s any excuse to buy more chocolate, we’re here for it. But when you’re slightly sick of the foil-wrapped treats in the supermarket aisle, or feel like gifting something a bit more special this Easter, homemade is always the best way to go. From white chocolate limoncello truffles for an elegant touch to gooey caramel fudge and rich, decadent slices that you can individually wrap, we have the best edible gift ideas to make someone’s Easter extra sweet this year.
Lemon yoyos
Remember this classic Aussie Arnott's biscuit? This long time favourite was sadly discontinued from shelves (except in South Australia!) so we decided to bake our own version.
Caramel and dark chocolate fudge
This delicious no-bake chocolate and caramel fudge is the perfect sweet treat for easy entertaining.
Easy Biscoff cupcakes
These moreish little cakes are just as perfect un-iced for a lunchbox or afternoon tea treat, or served with Biscoff icing for a party or high tea. Recipe note: You’ll need a 12-hole, 1/3-cup-capacity muffin pan.
Limoncello and white chocolate truffles
Whether you're looking for the perfect gift idea or just want the ultimate one-bite treat, these limoncello and white chocolate truffles hit the sweet spot. The zesty notes from the limoncello lifts the indulgent texture of these creamy desserts, while the sharpness of the white chocolate adds to the bright flavour. Elegant, delicious and easy to make, these truffles are sure to be your next favourite.
Choc-hazelnut fudge brownie cake
An easy recipe for entertaining or family baking, this delicious and simple choc-hazelnut fudge brownie is sure to win hearts... and tummies.
Natalie Paull's Snickers bar slice
"I call this a ‘sneaky’ Snickers bar slice because of the stealthy spoonful of miso in the filling and the toasted peanuts lurking under the chocolate layer to bring an umami uplift to a simple sweet. Not that ‘simple’ is a bad thing… I personally adore these rice crisp ‘non-bakes’ as much as a layer cake. Unstoppably snackable!" – Natalie Paull You’ll need a 22cm square cake pan.
Toasted walnut ‘Kingstons’ with yoghurt ganache
"Porous, malty and ‘adult-ifified’ with lightly toasted walnuts. Adding a yoghurt-spiked chocolate ganache takes these out of the packet and into the royal realm of sweets." – Natalie Paull
Tiramisu slice
All the best parts of a tiramisu in a sweet slice? Yes, please.
Rum balls
Roll up for the ultimate rum ball recipe from the CWA experts.
White chocolate Anzac biscuit
These white chocolate biscuits are a delicious spin on the Aussie classic.
Raspberry lamington muffins with chocolate drizzle
Helena Moursellas draws on classic trans-Tasman flavours to make this scrumptious dessert muffin.
Shortbread
You haven’t made shortbread until you’ve tried the Country Women’s Association's recipe.
Sweet and salty chocolate brownie cookies
“Whenever I feel like a chocolate hit, I always reach for a chocolate brownie or a chewy chocolate-chip cookie. This recipe combines the best of both and has a much shorter baking time than traditional brownies. I love the addition of the pretzels for salty, biscuity pops, and the white chocolate for hits of sweetness to balance the rich cocoa flavour, but feel free to use any mix-in you like – leftover chopped Easter eggs, for example (if leftover Easter eggs are even a thing).” – Lauren Eldridge
Kirsten Tibballs' espresso chocolate truffles with honey and vanilla
“Surrender yourself to these simple and irresistible morsels – the most indulgent way to get a coffee hit. Small in size but big on flavour, these to-die-for truffles are laden with chocolate and coffee goodness and mellowed with a touch of honey and vanilla. They also make excellent gifts, if you can bring yourself to part with them.” – Kirsten Tibballs