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Easter Baking Costs Rise as Osterlamm Cake Ingredients See Price Shifts

Butter prices surge 23.3% while sugar costs drop, leaving the traditional cake slightly more expensive this year.

Ostern wird kostspielig. Schokoladen und Eier verzeichnen enorme Preissprünge.
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Overview

  • Official data confirms nearly all main ingredients for the Osterlamm cake are more expensive compared to last year.
  • Butter prices increased significantly, up 23.3% in March 2025 compared to March 2024, despite a slight decline from autumn peaks.
  • Sugar prices dropped by 26.1%, providing some relief amid rising costs for other ingredients.
  • Eggs and flour saw modest price increases of 2.5% and 0.4% respectively, aligning with an overall 3% rise in food prices.
  • Despite higher costs, the Osterlamm cake remains relatively affordable compared to other cakes, preserving its role in Easter traditions.