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Key Takeaways
- The article features a collection of 30 Easter cake recipes, including both traditional and creative options.
- It highlights a variety of cakes, such as carrot cake, coconut Easter cake, and bunny or basket-shaped cakes, with easy-to-follow instructions and top-rated user reviews.
Regardless of the holiday, no celebration is complete without a cake to top off the festivities. Easter ushers in a wave of fresh spring flavors that inspire everything on the table. Consider classic flavors such as carrot cake and strawberry shortcake, or dare to try more adventurous combinations like almond-rhubarb or apricot nectar. And we have no shortage of novelty cakes like Easter bunny cakes or classic Easter lamb cakes. Here you’ll find all the Easter cake and cupcake inspiration you need to plan your perfect Easter brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Carrot Cake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Easter and carrots go hand in hand, so you can never go wrong with a classic carrot cake. With over 5,800 five-star ratings, it’s safe to say this is a favorite recipe.
Carrot Cupcakes with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing
Dianne
Cupcakes are easy to serve and pleasing to look at on any dessert table. This recipe includes a white chocolate cream cheese icing for an extra level of decadence.
Lemon Cupcakes
These zesty lemon cupcakes can also be made using limes, as reviewer naples34102 did: “This is a beautiful cake I would not hesitate to recommend or to make again. It’s moist, not too fluffy yet not too dense. It has that wonderful richness only butter can contribute and just the right level of fresh citrus flavor (I used lime rather than lemon).”
Strawberry Shortcake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
An old-fashioned strawberry shortcake never goes out of style. Take it from reviewer cookliketheGods who says, “It was almost as if heaven itself entered my mouth upon every single bite.”
Coconut Cream Cake
What’s the secret to this succulent coconut cake? White box cake mix. But no one will ever be able to tell.
Lemon Cake with Lemon Filling and Lemon Butter Frosting
“For someone that loves lemon everything, I found this recipe to be nothing short of exceptional,” says reviewer Amanda. “The flavor was so intense!”
Mom’s Apricot Nectar Cake
This apricot nectar-infused cake is drizzled in a lemon glaze for a fruity dessert that’s ideal for Easter.
Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake with Aunt Evelyn’s Lemon Glaze
“If you’re in search of a good lemon, buttermilk and/or pound cake, stop here,” says reviewer naples34102. “This one is all you’d hope for. Moist, great flavor, tender crumb, not too dense (the small amount of baking soda gives it just the right amount of lift) and beautiful.”
Classic Sour Cream Pound Cake
Sour cream adds moisture and flavor to otherwise standard pound cake. Top off each slice with homemade whipped topping and fresh fruit for an elegant presentation.
Strawberry Dream Cake
White cake mix gets dressed up with the help of frozen strawberries, cream cheese, and a white chocolate frosting.
Rhubarb Cheesecake
Rhubarb becomes available in early spring, right in time for Easter festivities. Fresh chopped rhubarb adds that distinct sweet-tart flavor to this cheesecake
Almond Rhubarb Coffee Cake
Looking for the perfect Easter brunch cake? Look no further than this almond and rhubarb coffee cake. Reviewer BYRDSEED suggests toasting the almonds first for optimal flavor.
Real Strawberry Cupcakes
“Most strawberry cake recipes ask you to use artificially flavored gelatin. This one uses only fresh ingredients,” says Allrecipes member drewface. “Also makes a great cake!”
Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Cake
A chocolate cookie crust is filled with a light and fluffy chocolate mousse and topped with whipped cream and strawberries. “Very easy and absolutely beautiful,” says reviewer gwynne3.
Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
As blueberry season approaches, put them on display in this zesty lemon pound cake.
Strawberry Cream Roll
You’ll want to leave this cake out for folks to admire first—it’s that pretty! “Ideal for that special ending to a special luncheon,” says Allrecipes member JJOHN32. “Decorate this jelly roll with crystallized violets, if desired. A few fresh violet leaves on top also may be used.”
Lemon Chiffon Cake
A combination of whipped cream and lemon pie filling is layered between light and luscious lemon-flavored chiffon cake.
Lemon Fiesta Cake
“You’ll have a fiesta on your table when you use this recipe to make a light, lemony, fluffy, and festive lemon-accented cake with raisins,” says Allrecipes member Marsha C.
Easter Lamb Cake
Lamb cakes are tradition in many households, and this simple white cake is dense enough to hold its shape. Decorate with icing, jelly beans, and other candies.
Raspberry White Chocolate Buttercream Cupcakes
The raspberry and white chocolate flavor combination is a favorite and more than appropriate for springtime.
Real Pistachio Cupcakes
“No pudding mixes here, just roasted pistachios,” says Allrecipes member Candice. “A wonderfully not-too-sweet pale green cupcake that is sure to please. Easy and quick to make, too!”
Carrot Cake with Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting
Pineapple is a common addition in many carrot cake recipes, but this recipe adds it to the cream cheese frosting instead.
Rhubarb Spice Cake with Lemon Sauce
Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves add warm flavor to this otherwise tart rhubarb cake with lemon sauce. “My mother got this recipe back in the 1950s from the minister’s wife,” says Allrecipes member PRICKLY PEAR. “It’s been a family favorite ever since—even for those who claim to dislike rhubarb.”
Vegan Carrot Cake
This vegan carrot cake can be made with the accompanying vegan “cream cheese” frosting so no one has to miss out on dessert.
Carrot Cake Cheesecake
Two classic cakes combine to make the ultimate Easter dessert. “This was a gorgeous cheesecake with a delightful addition of carrot cake crust,” says reviewer Jennifer Johnson McGowan.
Aunt Connie’s Coconut Cake
“Not overly sweet and a wonderful coconut flavor throughout,” says reviewer Stephanie. “The cake batter itself was addicting! It made a perfect Easter cake which I brought to my family gathering and everyone loved it.”
Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Italian cheesecake is made with ricotta cheese, resulting in a texture that’s creamy without being overly dense or heavy.
Easter Bird Nest Cupcakes
Chocolate buttercream and sprinkles make the “nest” in these cupcakes, each of which holds three chocolate eggs. “Kids will love to help make these Easter cupcakes,” says Allrecipes member mumofsix.
Malted Milk Instant Pot Cheesecake
The Instant Pot cuts quite a few dishes out of the picture when making this festive cheesecake. “If you like malted milk balls, you will love this cheesecake! Perfect for Easter, when those colorful malted milk eggs are available, or anytime of the year using Whoppers candies,” says Allrecipes member Kim’s Cooking Now. “Cheesecake can be decorated with additional candies, a chocolate drizzle, or however you like.”
Mazurek (Polish Easter Cake)
“This sweet sheet cake is a must in Poland on Easter,” says Allrecipes member mar_janna. “It looks beautiful with the flower decoration made out of 2 different colored jams and flaked almonds.”
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