20 Pretty Easter Cakes That’ll Be the Star of Your Dessert Table
These festive sweets will totally steal the show!
One of the best parts about Easter is getting to enjoy all the traditional sweets that come with the holiday: chocolate bunnies, chocolate eggs, and even marshmallow Peeps. In addition to the abundance of Easter candy, a show-stopping Easter cake will dress up your Easter dessert table in the most festive way. Whether it’s a layered cake decorated with flowers, a bundt cake drizzled with icing, or a crumbly coffee cake loaded with cinnamon-sugar goodness, an eye-catching confection that tastes just as good as it looks will really wow your guests.
Not sure where to begin? You can always start with a crowd-pleasing classic like carrot cake. Our list has many different iterations, from a striking carrot cake trifle to a crunchy carrot cake cheesecake. You’ll also find Easter staples like coconut cake, plus sweet spring flavors, such as lemon and strawberry. Of course, a cake shaped like an Easter bunny is a surefire way to make a splash at your Easter brunch or Easter dinner! To really make yours stand out, add some pretty basketweave piping or delicate edible flowers. Or save yourself the stress with a no-bake dessert that looks super impressive. Whatever strikes your fancy, these Easter cakes will surely be the star of your dessert spread.
No-Bake Easter Cheesecake
It doesn’t get any more festive than this Easter cheesecake! It’s loaded with coconut flavor and decorated with little chocolate bird nests. The best part? This stunning cake comes together without an oven!
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Carrot Cake Trifle
While this Easter cake idea might look fancy, it actually starts with a box of cake mix! The spiced cake is then layered with whipped cream cheese, silky pudding, and crushed cookies before the whole thing is topped with candied carrots.
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Lemon Raspberry Cake
Featuring a combination of tangy citrus and sweet berry flavors, this Easter cake tastes like spring. Layers of lemon cake are stuffed with raspberry jam and coated in a raspberry buttercream.
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Strawberry Cheesecake
A fluffy strawberry-cheesecake filling and a crunchy graham-cracker crust are a match made in heaven! Finish off this dreamy Easter cake with sliced strawberries, a drizzle of strawberry glaze, and a mound of whipped cream.
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Bunny Cake
It doesn't get any more festive than a bunny-shaped cake! This one is super easy to make, thanks to boxed cake mix. But the decorations are what make it come to life: unsweetened coconut shavings, pink and white nonpareils, and black licorice.
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Crumb Cake
If you're serving Easter brunch, this crumb cake needs to make an appearance! Moist coffee cake is dusted with a crumbly, sugary streusel topping and a poof of powder sugar.
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Lemon Blueberry Cake
Not only is the combination of tart lemons and sweet blueberries delicious, but it looks pretty, too! This simple cake is topped with a soft cream cheese frosting, fresh blueberries, and lemon zest.
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Carrot Cake
Carrot cake is a classic, can't-go-without choice for Easter. The tender cake layers, cream cheese frosting, and toasted nuts are all out-of-this-world good.
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Strawberry Cake
This one-layer wonder is downright easy. The berries sink and melt into a thick, buttery batter—then, as it rises in the oven, a crunchy, sugary layer forms on top.
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Lemon Cake
The secret to making a perfectly puckering lemon cake? Use both the juice and the zest for double the flavor. Edible flowers are such an easy springtime decoration, too!
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Coconut Layer Cake
This cake might seem simple, but you're going to want to take a second look: It's bursting with coconut flavor (there's coconut extract in the batter and shredded coconut in the frosting—double whammy!).
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Carrot Cake Cheesecake
This is carrot cake's playful cousin that's topped with a layer of cheesecake for a fun twist on a holiday classic. But don't worry, it still has all the warm, spiced flavor and nutty texture that you know and love.
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Lemon-Poppy Seed Cake
We think any cake with a drizzle should be in the Dessert Hall of Fame. Do you really need anything more than tangy buttermilk, zesty lemon, and gently crunchy poppy seeds? Oh right, that beautifully bold glaze!
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Strawberries and Rosé Sheet Cake
Rosé wine might seem like a surprising ingredient, but here, it helps to impart a tender texture. (Plus, it pairs so well with the sweetness from the strawberries!)
Million Dollar Cake
Not sure what to make? Ask your granny! In this case, ask author Vallery Lomas' granny. She fills layers of vanilla cake with a pineapple filling and tops them with luscious cream cheese frosting. Talk about a "million dollar" idea!
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No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake
The bright, citrusy flavor of this no-bake cheesecake is perfect for spring. It's also lighter in texture and won't weigh you down which means you'll have more room for your favorite Easter candy.
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Strawberry Swirled Pound Cake
You don't have to worry that it's not quite strawberry season if Easter is earlier in the year, because this recipe uses frozen berries and jam. That means consistently delicious flavor any time!
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Hummingbird Cake
Are you familiar with hummingbird cake? You should be! It's a popular Southern dessert made with pineapple and banana and decorated with a tangy cream cheese frosting—so good.
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Lemon Pound Cake
Bundt cakes are great for serving a crowd—they're so easy to take with you to a potluck. This one has a tart, bright lemon glaze you'll adore.
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Angel Food Cake
An ethereal cake like angel food is perfect for Easter. Serve it with strawberries and whipped cream for something light and fruity; or try it with cherries and chocolate syrup for a little more indulgence.
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