Yahoo Lifestyle 17 Lazy Spring Cakes Recipes to Celebrate the Season
Sweeten up your spring with these easy desserts.
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There are plenty of occasions to bake in the springtime: Passover, Easter, Mother's Day—or just simply to celebrate the warmer weather. And with the longer days and more time spent outside, there are many reasons to enjoy a little sweetness during the season. If you're looking for a cake that doesn't require too much effort, try these 17 lazy cake recipes. From carrot cake to pineapple cheesecake, there's one for every sweet tooth.
Lemon Pudding Cake
"This is incredible! Light and fluffy soufflé like top with smooth creamy custard/pudding on the bottom," says reviewer Karen. "This is at the top of my all time favorite recipes."
Dirt Cake
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"This dirt cake recipe is a great conversation piece at parties—adults love it as much as children do," says Allrecipes member Tammy Hooper. "Garnish the flower pot cake with gummy worms; display it with a new garden trowel and artificial flowers for the full effect."
Pig Pickin' Cake
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"This pig pickin' cake is a wonderful, easy-to-make dessert," says Allrecipes member teri. "Three layers get topped with frozen whipped topping and pineapple. I got the recipe from a lady in the Tennessee mountains."
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Nova Scotia Blueberry Cream Cake
"I went to a potluck and someone brought this dessert. A dense cake layer is topped with a rich blueberry and sour cream layer," says Allrecipes member Paul. "This dessert is awesome! Serve with whipped cream and enjoy!"
Million Dollar Cake
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"This cake is absolutely heavenly! I hope heaven is as good as this cake," says reviewer BakerDelight. "The only alteration I made was instead of using the water called for on the cake box, I used the pineapple juice drained from the can of pineapple. It was wonderful! It was even better on the 2nd and 3rd day."
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Carrot Cake from a Mix
"This is a wonderful recipe. My family loved it and could not believe it was from a boxed mix," says reviewer CYNDI12. "I added a small box of raisins and a handful of coconut to this recipe and it was absolutely wonderful!!! This cake is a winner."
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Fresh Lemon Bundt Cake
"I make with ingredients in accordance to recipe, and it turns out great every time," says reviewer Elizabeth Fjeldheim. "It is very much like the dense German lemon cake my mom made when I was growing up. This cake is now part of my weekly baking schedule."
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Strawberry Spoon Cake
"This strawberry spoon cake is sort of a mix of a spoon bread, a pudding cake, and a biscuit all in one," says Allrecipes member Kim. "It's then topped with delicious strawberries for an easy, home-style dessert."
Aunt Kaye's Rhubarb Dump Cake
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"Think more of a crisp than an actual cake when you make this recipe. It is delicious and sooo simple to make," says reviewer kskmama66. "Great for the kids to help with! The top is crunchy and delicious, with sweet and tangy combo of tastes. Mine disappeared within hours."
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Green Cake
"An amazing cake! I took three of these cakes to a church function and every single lady there took at least two pieces home," says one reviewer. "They said it was marvelous and had never tasted anything like it before. All the different flavors and textures went well together."
Pineapple Cheesecake
A flavorful combination of pineapple and cream cheese in a graham cracker crust. "My family love this recipe as do I," says one Allrecipes member. "This will definitely now be a traditional holiday dessert for us."
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Malted Milk Instant Pot® Cheesecake
"If you like malted milk balls, you will love this cheesecake," says Allrecipes member Kim's Cooking Now. "Perfect for Easter, when those colorful malted milk eggs are available, or anytime of the year using Whoppers® candies. Cheesecake can be decorated with additional candies, a chocolate drizzle, or however you like."
Éclair Cake
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"This éclair cake is a very quick and simple no-bake dessert. It uses graham crackers and a pudding mixture," says Allrecipes member Cathy Gordon. "It tastes just like an éclair, but there is enough for a crowd! It is a great recipe for children who are learning to cook since there is no baking involved or any power kitchen tools. Just a bowl and a spoon!"
Classic Strawberry Shortcakes
"I made this exactly as written, and I can honestly say that I will never buy shortcakes from the store again," says reviewer Nezabella. "This tasted so much better than the ready made shortcakes and the effort to make these was minimal."
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Whole Lemon Blender Cake
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"I’m impressed by how simple this was to mix, a blessing when I have arthritis flares," says reviewer Hecate. "Only added more fresh lemon juice to the glaze, Perfect recipe."
Slow Cooker Cherry and Pineapple Delight
"A good friend gave me this slow cooker cherry and pineapple delight recipe and I converted it for the slow cooker," says Allrecipes member Terry. "It's a great dessert for a Sunday afternoon. Serve it with ice cream on top."
Passover Chocolate Torte
"This Passover flourless chocolate cake is a delicious, fudgy, chocolate dessert," says Allrecipes member NIBLETS. "Dust with powdered sugar and top each slice of cake with a fresh strawberry. There are never any leftovers to worry about."
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