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45 Beautiful Easter Cakes That Anyone Can Make

End your Sunday with one of these delicious dessert ideas.

By Amanda Garrity

Apr 1, 2021

Brian Woodcock

No matter if you're serving brunch or dinner, cake is the ultimate grand finale on Easter Sunday. Sure, you can fill your table with fruit pies, hot cross buns, or other holiday-appropriate treats, but everyone agrees that Easter cakes make the best (and most delicious) impression. Browse through this list of recipes to get inspiration for seriously simple sheet, bundt, loaf, and layer cake recipes fit for the occasion. There are even a few ideas that call for sugary-sweet bunny, lamb, and chick decorations, in case you really want to embrace everything that the holiday has to offer. Or if you want to take the easy route, just opt for a centerpiece-worthy treat decked out with chocolate eggs, jelly beans, Cadbury eggs, or other seasonal sweets.

But don't stop here: Round out your dessert table with other standout treats, including carrot desserts, marshmallow Peeps masterpieces, and school-appropriate treats.

easter dessert carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

Mike Garten

Carrot Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

It's just not spring without some carrot cake, and this easy make-ahead dessert is the perfect option to welcome the season.

Get the recipe for Carrot Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting »

Con Poulos

Almond Cake with Ombré Egg and Bunny Cookies

You'll get the best of both worlds with this dessert, which includes almond cake and sugar cookies.

Get the recipe from Woman's Day »

ETHAN CALABRESE

Robin's Egg No-Bake Cheesecake

Yep, you read that right: no baking involved. With just six ingredients you'll have the delicious cheesecake.

Get the recipe from Delish »

Mike Garten

Raspberry Lemon Pound Cake

Fresh raspberries brighten up this zesty dessert, which can be made as a classic loaf or cake.

Get the recipe for Raspberry Lemon Pound Cake »

Mike Garten

Lemon Pudding Cake

This creamy lemon cake has a custard-like consistency and a whole lotta fresh flavor.

Get the recipe for Lemon Pudding Cake »

Mike Garten

Carrot Cookie Cake

Spiced cookies and whipped cream give this Easter classic a delicious (and seriously cute!) twist.

Get the recipe from Woman's Day »

RACHEL CONNERS

Mini No-Bake White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecakes

Everyone gets their own perfect cheesecake with this recipe that requires 20 minutes of prep time and no baking.

Get the recipe from Delish »

Brian Woodcock

Malted Coconut Cake

This speckled beauty is about to become a staple at your springtime celebration.

Get the recipe for Malted Coconut Cake »

Brian Woodcock

Spring Daisy Lemon Cake

This floral showstopper is just as bright and cheery on the inside: The cake is flavored with fresh lemon zest for a touch of tang.

Get the recipe from Country Living »

Con Poulos

Bursting with Berries Lemon Curd Cake

Because you can never have too much powdered sugar. Or cream. Or berries.

Get the recipe for Bursting with Berries Lemon Curd Cake »

Julie Blanner

Bunny Butt Cake

Turn basic cake mix into a table-ready bunny thanks to buttercream frosting, pink icing, and a cotton candy tail.

Get the recipe from Julie Blanner »

Con Poulos

Carrot Bunny Cake

The Easter bunny has moved on to your neighbor's house, but this sugary-sweet version is here to stay (until you eat it, of course).

Get the recipe from Woman's Day »

Mike Garten

Vanilla Blossom Cake

Take inspiration from your garden by making this flower-covered layed cake.

SHOP EDIBLE FLOWERS

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Mike Garten

Triple Citrus Bundt

The bright orange, lemon, and lime flavors of this beautiful bundt pair perfectly with a batch of mimosas. Hint, hint.

Get the recipe for Triple Citrus Bundt »

Mike Garten

Flourless Fudge Cake

Just because you polished off an entire basket full of chocolate doesn't mean you can't have more. This time, it's gluten-free.

Get the recipe for Flourless Fudge Cake »

Con Poulos

Bunny Mocha Swiss Roll

Give Grandma's classic swiss roll an Easter refresh with pink and white bunny stamps.

Get the recipe from Woman's Day »

Brian Woodcock

Froot Loops Cake

Since this bundt cake is topped with a Froot Loops streusel, you can eat it for breakfast ... right? Right.

Get the recipe from Country Living »

Mike Garten

Rhubarb and Almond Upside-Down Cake

Mom might be the only person who loves rhubarb. That is, until the rest of your family gets a taste of this pink sheet cake.

Get the recipe from Woman's Day »

Brian Woodcock

Orange-Chamomile Cake

Dress this citrus layer cake with bunny sugar cookies and fresh daisies.

SHOP BUNNY COOKIE CUTTERS

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Mike Garten

Daffodil Cake

With notes of citrus and vanilla, this sweet springtime cake is the perfect choice for Easter.

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Rita Maas

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Strawberries

As if lemon poppy seed cake wasn't delicious on its own, this version adds layers of fresh strawberries and cream to give it more sweetness.

Get the recipe for Woman's Day »

Mike Garten

Coconut Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Between the buttercream layers and coconut flakes, this cake is the definition of "showstopper."

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Mike Garten

Outlaw Carrot Cake

The secret to this incredibly delicious creation is the brown sugar in both the cake and the buttercream frosting.

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Christopher Shane

Lemon-Coconut Cake With Mascarpone Frosting

Fondant daisies (either homemade or store-bought!) make this three-tier cake centerpiece-worthy.

Get the recipe from Country Living »

The Cake Blog

Marbled Easter Egg Cake

These marbled chocolate eggs give off a totally groovy, totally fun vibe.

Get the recipe from The Cake Blog »

Courtesy of Gimme Some Oven

Best Carrot Cake

You can really never go wrong with a classic, especially when it's topped with cream cheese frosting.

Get the recipe from Gimme Some Oven »

Courtesy of Chew Town

Chocolate Easter Egg Nest Cake

This impressive cake topper may look intricate, but actually, it's just melted chocolate and vermicelli noodles. Easy, right?

Get the recipe from Chew Town »

Brian Woodcock

Lemon Drop Sheet Cake

With the perfect combination of sweet and tart notes, this cake is sure to be a hit come Easter Sunday (and all summer long).

Get the recipe from Country Living »

Chelsea Lupkin

Easy Lamb Cake

This super-sweet lamb cake is perfect for Easter, and really anytime you're craving marshmallows.

Get the recipe from Delish »

Courtesy of A Beautiful Mess

Strawberry Speckled Easter Egg Cake

Word to the wise: Cover all nearby surfaces before "painting" this cake ... unless you want a pink kitchen.

Get the recipe from A Beautiful Mess »

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Amanda Garrity Editor Amanda Garrity is the editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion.