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Easter is a time for dressing up, attending church services, making Easter crafts, and dyeing Easter eggs.
It's also a time for gathering and celebrating, and we love planning an Easter dinner or an Easter brunch for the family. Whether you craft a menu for a family gathering or turn to seasonal recipes for feeding a crowd, it isn't Easter without a spring-inspired, celebration-worthy Easter cake! Not only are festive Easter cakes a fun way to celebrate, baking a cake is a great activity to share with your kids and relatives.
We've rounded up some of our favorite Easter cake recipes, from sheet cakes and cupcakes that'll feed a church crowd to simpler ideas for smaller gatherings. From light and refreshing spring flavors like blueberry, citrus, and coconut to down right decadent and rich chocolate cakes, there's something for everyone.
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Carrot Sheet Cake
A twist on everyone's favorite Easter cake, this Carrot Sheet Cake is perfect for a family gathering or large crowd. It's made with brown sugar, cozy spices, chopped pecans, shredded carrots, and dreamy cream cheese frosting on top.
Get the recipe for Carrot Sheet Cake.
Speckled Malted Coconut Cupcakes
We took our popular Speckled Malted Coconut Cake and reimagined it as cupcakes! Turns out they're just as cute and delicious. Speckled robin's egg frosting and phyllo dough create the perfect nest for egg candies.
Get the recipe for Speckled Malted Coconut Cupcakes.
Lamb Cake
How adorable would this lamb cake look on your Easter table!? The cake itself is easy to make, and the fun comes when it's time to decorate! This is a great one to make with the kids, and everyone will enjoy it at your Easter celebration.
Get the recipe for this Lamb Cake.
Three Layer Strawberry Cake
This three layer cake features fresh strawberries and swirls of cream cheese frosting. Yes, we can assure you that it's as good as it looks. This pastel cake is perfect for Easter or any spring occasion!
Get the recipe for Three Layer Strawberry Cake.
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Dense, rich, and oh so sweet, this cake is loaded with all the things we love—butter, sugar, and cream cheese! A childhood neighbor inspired this crowd-pleasing dessert by cookbook author and Top Chef winner Kelsey Barnard Clark.
Get the recipe for Cream Cheese Pound Cake.
Buttermilk-Lime Cupcakes
These lilac-inspired cupcakes are bursting with bright buttermilk and lime flavor. Serve these at your Easter get-together and watch eyes widen with delight when guests take a bite.
Get the recipe for Buttermilk-Lime Cupcakes.
Date-Carrot Cake
Here's a straightforward carrot cake recipe that you know won't fail. The dates provide some extra sweetness, and help keep the crumb moist. And the the carrot "flowers" on top are a cute but easy garnish!
Get the recipe for Date-Carrot Cake.
Easter Bunny Cupcakes
Are these not the cutest little cupcakes you've ever seen? Marshmallow ears and pink pearl noses top a coconut "fur" frosting to make sweet little cakes that'll hop right off the platter!
Get the recipe for Easter Bunny Cupcakes.
Hummingbird Layer Cake
This cake is a classic for a reason! Originally from Jamaica, this cake combines the flavors of pineapple, banana, and pecan all in one cinnamon-spiced bite. It quickly became a favorite of Southern bakers and has been popular ever since!
Get the recipe for Hummingbird Layer Cake.
Easter Nest Cupcakes
What surer sign of spring is there than nests filling up with eggs? We're paying tribute to the phenomenon with these cute Easter nest cupcakes.
Get the recipe for Easter Nest Cupcakes.
Easter Bunny Cake
Looking for an easy way to make Easter dessert look extra-special? With frosted ears covered in pink coconut and the cutest little whisker-y face, this easy single-layer cake requires only a couple cake pans and a heap of vanilla buttercream frosting. But the best part: It's just as delicious as it is cute!
Get the recipe for Easter Bunny Cake.
Carrot Patch Cupcakes
These pretty potted cupcakes are the perfect Easter treat for little ones—but adults will enjoy them plenty too!
Get the recipe for Carrot Patch Cupcakes.
Coconut Sheet Cake
This sweet-and-easy sheet cake is perfect for Easter or any time!
Get the recipe for Coconut Sheet Cake.
Coconut Cream Gingham Cake
Is gingham your thing? Then you need to give this gorgeous checkered coconut cake a gander! It's a stunning addition to any Easter gathering.
Get the recipe for Coconut Cream Gingham Cake.
Blueberry-Lemon Loaf Cake
This pretty loaf cake is easy to assemble, and cooks (and cools) largely on its own. But the real clincher is the floral topping, which takes it from an everyday snack to a spring treat worthy of an Easter celebration.
Get the recipe for Blueberry-Lemon Loaf Cake.
Speckled Malted Coconut Cake
Enrobed in light blue speckled frosting, this Easter cake looks just like a robin's egg. Add a Phyllo nest and malted milk egg Easter candies on top, and it's almost too pretty to eat. (We said almost.)
Get the recipe for Speckled Malted Coconut Cake.
Super Moist Gluten-Free Cake with Vanilla Buttercream
If you're looking for a gluten-free dessert to serve at your Easter gathering, this classic cake is for you! The cake layers are soft, moist, and, most importantly, just as easy to whip up as any other cake out there.
Get the recipe for Super Moist Gluten-Free Cake with Vanilla Buttercream.
Two-Tiered White Velvet Cake
Need to feed a crowd this Easter? This two-tiered cake is easier than it looks! A pallet knife or offset spatula and sugar pearls are all you need to cover a white chocolate buttercream-frosted cake with delicate flowers.
Get the recipe for Two-Tiered White Velvet Cake.
Lemon Pound Cake
Whether you're celebrating Easter, Mother's Day, or just an average Wednesday, this delicious, dense, brightly flavored pound cake is the way to do it. Pro tip: Pop a slice in the microwave or toaster oven and serve with hot coffee or tea!
Get the recipe for Lemon Pound Cake.
Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream
These bouquet-inspired cupcakes are the perfect addition to your Easter celebration!
Get the recipe for Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream.
Orange-Chamomile Cake
A fun twist on bunny cakes: bunny sugar cookies! Topped with fresh garden flowers, this sweet and tangy layer cake is best when served with a big ol' cup of tea.
Get the recipe for Orange-Chamomile Cake.
Hummingbird Bundt Cake
This beautiful bundt cake is an easy and delicious option for Easter Sunday. It pairs the iconic flavors of hummingbird cake with cream cheese glaze and is garnished with dried pineapple flowers.
Get the recipe for Hummingbird Bundt Cake.
Spring Daisy Lemon Layer Cake
This easy layered lemon cake is the perfect centerpiece for your Easter desserts, thanks to the sweet daisies adorning the sides.
Get the recipe for Spring Daisy Lemon Layer Cake.
Wacky Cake
This vintage cake recipe dates back to the 1930s! No eggs, no milk, no butter? No problem! This cake is easy to whip up and even easier to eat!
Get the recipe for Wacky Cake.
Tulip Cupcakes
Topped with a teeny tiny cookie, these Easter cupcakes are like two desserts in one!
Get the recipe for Tulip Cupcakes.
Chocolate-Matcha Swirl Pound Cake
Rich matcha combined with sweet chocolate makes this the dessert combo you never knew you were missing.
Get the recipe for Chocolate-Matcha Swirl Pound Cake.
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate-Orange Sauce
This simple cake is big on flavor! Rich chocolate pairs deliciously with a citrusy sauce, making this cake a fun option for Easter!
Get the recipe for Chocolate Cake with Chocolate-Orange Sauce.
Olive Oil Cake with Citrus Compote
Want to make something easy and delicious to treat Easter guests? We love an olive oil cake because they're easy, flavorful, and extra moist.
Get the recipe for Olive Oil Cake with Citrus Compote.
Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake
Leaving the sides unfrosted allows you to show off the layers and fresh blueberries in this delicious spring cake!
Get the recipe for Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake.
Dump Cake
Need a seriously easy cake for Easter? It doesn't get much easier than this! Plus this cake feeds a crowd, too.
Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
This rich cake, soaked in three kinds of milk, is a sweet, creamy dream!
Get the recipe for Chocolate Tres Leches Cake.
Banana-Butterscotch Cake
If you're looking for a quick and easy cake this Easter, look no further. With only 30 minutes of prep, this dreamy banana bundt cake is as easy as it is delicious.
Get the recipe for Banana-Butterscotch Cake.
Duke's Lemon Drop Sheet Cake
Topped with a lemony cream cheese frosting, this citrusy cake is the perfect balance between tangy and sweet.
Get the recipe for Duke's Lemon Drop Sheet Cake.
Lemon-Rosemary Tea Bread
If your Easter celebration is a little more low-key, then you needn't go all-out in order to have something sweet to celebrate with. This simple cake is delicious with a dollop of whipped cream.
Get the recipe for Lemon-Rosemary Tea Bread.
Dolly's Donut Coconut Bundt Cake
What says spring better than a giant donut-like glazed cake? Especially when it's packed with dark chocolate coconut filling and covered in a simple coconut glaze.
Get the recipe for Dolly's Donut Coconut Bundt Cake.
Bunny Cake
Transform a store-bought frosted cake into a colorful Easter grand finale with sugar cookies and royal icing.
Get the recipe for Bunny Cake.
Orange Blossom Bundt Cake
The best part of this easy, delicious Bundt cake? It will keep on the counter for several days—if it lasts that long. Its shape is courtesy of a "heritage" style pan.
Get the recipe for Orange Blossom Bundt Cake.
Coconut Angel Cake
This fluffy angel cake is made with delicious toasted coconut and will look beautiful on your Easter dessert table.
Get the recipe for Coconut Angel Cake.
Meyer Lemon-Blueberry Cakes
Your Easter guests will love these personal bundt cakes that they can cover with as much sweet lemon curd as they please.
Get the recipe for Meyer Lemon-Blueberry Cakes.
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Drizzle
It's not Easter without carrot cake! There's a secret ingredient in this flavorful bundt cake that might make it your favorite carrot cake yet.
Get the recipe for Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Drizzle.
Pistachio-Orange Cake
This gorgeous bundt cake is packed with pistachio flavor! It's the kind of cake that's perfect with just a dusting of powered sugar on top, and maybe some candied orange peel for extra flavor!
Get the recipe for Pistachio-Orange Cake.
Raspberry Pink Velvet Cake with Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Our springy pink velvet cake topped with a light raspberry cream cheese frosting and candy meringues will have you and your Easter party guests thinking pink.
Get the recipe for Raspberry Pink Velvet Cake.
Strawberry-Limeade Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Welcome spring with a dessert as fruity and fresh as your favorite beverage. This cake is a delicious way to round out Easter dinner or even Easter brunch!
Get the recipe for Strawberry-Limeade Cake.
Lemon-Coconut Cake With Mascarpone Frosting
Premade fondant daisy flowers give this cake Easter centerpiece status.
Get the recipe for Lemon-Coconut Cake With Mascarpone Frosting.
Buttermilk Cupcakes
To make these delicious, buttery cupcakes perfectly Easter-riffic, top them with edible flowers. We chose pansy blossoms.
Get the recipe for Buttermilk Cupcakes.
Lady Grey Cupcakes with Orange Zest Frosting
Bake these mini cupcakes for an Elegant Teatime-themed Easter meal. Or just bake them because they taste amazing.
Get the recipe for Lady Grey Cupcakes.
Vanilla Sheet Cake with Chocolate-Cinnamon Filling
Feeding a larger group for Easter? Homemade sheet cake is the way to go!
Get the recipe for Vanilla Sheet Cake with Chocolate-Cinnamon Filling.
Almond and Poppy Seed Loaf Cake
A simple loaf cake can be made super elegant with just a light glaze and some edible pansy garnishes. It's a great option for smaller Ester gatherings.
Get the recipe for Almond and Poppy Seed Loaf Cake.
Pistachio-Lemon Bundt Cake
A smart bunt pan and a shimmery lemon glaze makes this simple cake exceedingly lovely looking.
Get the recipe for Pistachio-Lemon Bundt Cake.
Sour-Cream Vanilla Pound Cake with Rhubarb Compote
Dense sour-cream and vanilla cake is perfect for spring when served with a sweet-and-tart rhubarb compote.
Get the recipe for Sour-Cream Vanilla Pound Cake.
Orange Chiffon Cake with Buttermilk Ice Cream
The citrus glaze. The light, delicate crumb. And don't forget that cold, just-tart-enough ice cream on the side. Some may think of this dessert as "retro." We call it timeless, which makes it delicious option for Easter.
Get the recipe for Orange Chiffon Cake.
Turbinado Shortcakes with Strawberries and Whipped Cream
A classic fruit dessert, strawberry shortcakes are a light alternative to cakes and pies and are a perfect ending to your big Easter meal.
Get the recipe for Turbinado Shortcakes with Strawberries and Whipped Cream.
Pineapple Meringue Cake
Gail MacFarlane, a real estate agent in Pasadena, Texas, describes her recipe for the Pineapple Meringue Cake as "perfect for Easter and also for open houses."
Get the recipe for Pineapple Meringue Cake.
Salted-Caramel Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
You'll love this delicious twist on pineapple upside-down cake! With an extra thick coating of caramel, this cake is sure to be a hit on Easter Sunday.
Get the recipe for Salted-Caramel Pineapple Upside-Down Cake.
Coconut Cake
Vanilla, coconut, and a helping of rum lend a rich flavor to this gorgeous and classic Easter cake.
Get the recipe for Coconut Cake.
Deep Dark Chocolate Cake
There's nothing like the pairing of dark chocolate and fresh, tart raspberries. To make this extra decadent and a hit for any occasion, we made the cake so intensely chocolaty that a small slice will satisfy your sweet cravings.
Get the recipe for Deep Dark Chocolate Cake.
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