Mini carrot cakes: Different take on Easter treat  
These baby carrot cakes will make a great addition to any Easter festivities you have planned. (dpa Photo)

As Easter, on Sunday, April 17, slowly arrives, let’s get into the holiday spirit and learn a small but great culinary option to celebrate it with something different from the usual chocolate feasts



Chocolate eggs are starting to take over supermarket shelves around the world, while daffodils are slowly blossoming. These are sure signs that Easter, one of the most important holidays in the Christian world, is near.

Easter, the Christian commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus, is usually celebrated with family brunches, Easter egg hunts and lots and lots of mass-produced chocolate.

If you're already planning something beyond the usual chocolate feast, we'd suggest you try out some of these delicious bite-sized carrot cakes – essentially chocolate-covered carrot cake balls with a bit of an Easter theme.

Coconut flakes, marzipan, carrots or nuts – there are many ways to top these treats in a way that makes them look like the Easter Bunny just brought them over.

To make around 21 baby carrot cakes, you will need a springform pan 20 centimeters (7.8 inches) in diameter. Here are the ingredients you'll need for the first dough: