Michelle Darmody: Chocolate pretzel nest cupcakes and a centrepiece for your Easter feast

And lemon marzipan squares that are perfect with a cup of coffee

These festive cupcakes are fun to make with the little ones. 

The run-up to Easter is a beautiful time of year: the daffodils are still up, and a cut-grass scent is beginning to fill the air evoking the coming summer months. It can also be a time of excessive chocolate consumption, so if you are baking it might be nice to try a fresher, citrusy dessert, such as the Orange Blossom Cake or the Lemon Marzipan Squares. Of course, there is one Easter chocolate recipe included, just for good measure.