Pick the perfect Easter holiday showstopper.
Lucky for you, we’ve got a colorful and lively array of Easter cake recipes.
you’ve got the option to’t go wrong!
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A balance of spices and sweetness complements a scrumptious texture and crunch coming from fresh carrots and chopped walnuts.
It’s deliciously moist thanks to a special ingredient: canned pineapple.
Our version has a Coconut-Mascarpone Filling and White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.
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This lovely cake will be the belle of the ball at any spring soiree.
If that’s not reason enough to make it, we’re not sure what could convince you.
The cake batter uses the egg whites left behind from making the curd.
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Thiscoconut-dusted layer cake features a sunny yellow filling making it just right forspringtime celebrations.
We cut a stencil from parchment paper to help create the colorful egg decoration.
Strawberry-Lemonade Cupcakes
Dazzle your crowd with a strawberry-lemonade inspired dessert that’s made for sunny days.
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Cadbury mini eggs and chocolate chicks make a fun topping for the kids.
It’s a little something extra when you need a special dessert for a special occasionlike Easter.
Vanilla cake isn’t so boring with a strawberry filling surprise.
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No artificial coloring is required to achieve this cheerful huejust plenty of fresh blueberries.
Look for packaged coconut shavings to garnish this sweet treat in your grocer’s natural foods section.
This Alabama original has a peachy filling and fluffy Peach Schnapps meringue frosting.
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Lemon Raspberry Cake
This lemon cake with cream cheese-raspberry frosting is truly elegant.
This recipe will delight anyone who loves the contrast between sweet and tart.
Strawberry-Lemonade Cake
This pastel cake is beautiful for an Easter spread andtastes just like spring.
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Chocolate Strawberry Cake
This beautiful layer cake tastes like a chocolate-covered strawberry.
The result is a marbled looking cake sure to impress your family.
The berries and cake layers are embedded in a cloud of creamy mascarpone frosting.
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The silky, sweet coconutbuttercreamlayered in between and on top is the perfect compliment to the tender cake.
Arrange the “carrots” (orange candy-coated almonds) in rows to look like a vegetable patch.
The sweet and tart Key lime glaze doubles the tropical flavor.
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With this version, you could still feed a crowd, but with much easier assembly.
Strawberry Patch Cake
We bet you’ve never seen a cuter cake than this.
The marshmallow daisies on top are easy to make and only require a pair of scissors to pull off.
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Easter Egg Cake
Robin’s-egg blue icing makes this cake visually stunning for Easter.
It transforms from delicious to delectable when topped with a chocolate drizzle and edible pansies.
Top it with a thick white glaze and bright maraschino cherries.
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The Ultimate Carrot Cake
What makes it ultimate?
How about the addition of Granny Smith apples and coconut.
These layers are tender, so remove from pans carefully.
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Warning: Youand theywon’t be able to resist a second slice.
But it’s the strawberry-flecked frosting that really makes it worthy as a centerpiece on your table.
Easter Bunny Cake
The kids will love this sweet cake that they can help decorate and devour.
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Make the meringue cookie bunny ears the night before so you’ll be ready to assemble.
Made from scratch in minutes, it’s spread with frosting that’s a lemon lover’s dream.
Skip the frosting and dust with powdered sugar.
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you could make the lemon curd up to two weeks in advance to save you a step on Easter.
Mini Confetti Cakes
These mini cakes are perfect for little hands.
Plus, the edible flowers are an easy and gorgeous way to make them festive.
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Lemon Bar Cheesecake
Love lemon bars?
The sour cream in the batter helps balance the sweet cinnamon streusel.
Toast the coconut to enhance its nutty flavor.
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Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Pound cake is appropriate at every occasion.
Lemon Pound Cake
Bright lemon and lavender give this pound cake bright and fresh springtime flavor.
We recommend looking for dried lavender buds at specialty food markets like Fresh Market or Whole Foods.
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This recipe is made with chocolate wafers, whipped cream, and strawberry jam.
Creme Brulee Cheesecake
Two favorite holiday dessertscreme brulee and cheesecakemeet in this incredible mashup recipe.
You’ll need a kitchen blowtorch to create the glazzy layer of caramelized sugar.
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Angel Food Cake
Light, fluffy angel food cake is absolutely heavenly to serve on Easter.
Use a tube pan for this recipea Bundt pan has too many nooks and crannies for this pillowy cake.
It may seem intimidating to make homemade caramel, but this photo-worthy frosting is a great place to start.
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Petite Blueberry Cheesecakes
Give everyone their own personal cheesecake with this sweet spring recipe.
To customize, trade the blueberries for your family’s favorite fruits.
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