For hundreds of years, Easter has been a time for friends, family and eccentric anthropomorphic rabbits who hide gifts all around your garden. With the UK having an extra two days off work, the long bank-holiday weekend also ensures over-indulgence - and for the vast majority, that means chocolate heaven.
In the run-up to the egg-stravaganza that is Easter Sunday, bakers have been sharing some great ideas for weird and wonderful edible creations to make at home.
From cheesecake-filled eggs to a whole cakeful of Mini Eggs, here's a selection of treats to try this weekend...
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Striped chocolate egg (BBC Good Food/Pinterest)
Easter egg cake (Asda Good Living/Pinterest)
Easter egg nest cake (Amanda Michetti/Chew Town/Pinterest)
Mini Easter egg cake (Hobbycraft/Pinterest)
Hazelnut and almond Easter egg (cookandthecity.it/Pinterest)
Hollow chocolate Easter eggs (projectdenneler.com/Pinterest)
Cheesecake-filled chocolate Easter egg (raspberri cupcakes/Flickr/Pinterest)
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