Easter Cakes

My Easter cake ideas are perfect for celebrating the holiday with your family and friends. You'll see traditional recipes, such as carrot cake and simnel cake, as well as fun, themed cakes.

They are delicious, and most of these cake recipes are beginner-friendly. There are so many cake types (different varieties) to choose from that the first and hardest step is picking a favorite to try!

1. Easter Basket Cupcakes

Tasty homemade cupcakes are topped with green frosting to look like grass and then feature some candy eggs. It's just like going on an Easter egg hunt (but much more delicious).

2. Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake

Pineapple upside-down cake is light, refreshing, and super popular. All the tropical flavors will get you in the mood for warmer weather that is just around the corner.

3. Carrot Cake

You can't welcome spring without enjoying some homemade carrot cake. This is one of my all-time favorite classic carrot cake recipes, complete with homemade cream cheese frosting.

4. Tres Leches Cake

This incredibly moist cake is soaked in a mixture of sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and evaporated milk. It is then topped with an easy, homemade whipped topping and optional fresh fruit.

5. Preacher Cake

Preacher's cake is packed with tons of delicious flavors- from pineapple and coconut to walnuts and even cream cheese frosting. Not to mention, it's a snap to make.

6. Maraschino Cherry Cake

My vibrant pink maraschino cherry cake features chopped maraschino cherries folded into the batter for bursts of sweetness in every bite. Topped with a rich cherry buttercream frosting, it's a delightful treat that adds color to any Easter dessert table.

7. Pineapple Sunshine Cake

My easy pineapple sunshine cake is a light and fluffy dessert made with crushed pineapple for a tropical twist. Finished with a creamy whipped topping, it's a refreshing and easy-to-make cake that brings sunshine to any potluck, party, or cookout.

8. Mini Egg Cake

This mini egg cake is a show-stopping centerpiece for your Easter dinner table with a moist coconut bundt cake base covered in lemon icing. The colored coconut and candy egg 'bird's nest' on top is always a hit with kids and adults alike.

9. Homemade White Cake

My classic homemade white cake has a tender crumb and subtle vanilla flavor that's perfect for any occasion. Its simplicity and versatility make it a perfect blank canvas for your favorite frostings and Easter decorations.

10. Plum Cake

This spiced plum cake combines tender plums with warm spices for a moist and aromatic dessert that's perfect for spring. Its rustic appearance and spiced, fruity flavor make it a unique addition to your Easter cake lineup.

11. Mandarin Orange Cake

This Mandarin orange cake has a burst of citrusy goodness in every bite. Topped with a light whipped frosting, it's a bright and refreshing dessert that anyone can make.

12. Blueberry Dump Cake

My blueberry dump cake is made with just a few simple ingredients. Juicy blueberries are layered with boxed cake mix and butter to create a golden, cobbler-like dessert. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries, it couldn't be easier.

13. Coconut Loaf Cake

This coconut loaf cake has a moist and tender crumb infused with rich coconut flavor. Finished with a sweet glaze and shredded coconut topping, it's a simple yet indulgent treat for your Easter brunch or dessert table.

14. Rainbow Layer Cake with Jellybeans

Add a splash of color to your Easter festivities with this rainbow layer cake, featuring vibrant layers of colorful cake, creamy frosting, and fruity jellybeans. It's a stunning cake that is as fun to make as it is to eat.

15. Flourless (Gluten-Free) Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Celebrate Easter with this rich and decadent flourless chocolate raspberry cake, which combines intense chocolate flavor with the tartness of fresh raspberries. Its dense, fudgy texture makes it a luxurious gluten-free dessert option for Easter.

16. Easter Simnel Cake

This traditional type of fruitcake is layered with marzipan and topped with 11 marzipan balls to signify Jesus' disciples. This cake is most popular in the United Kingdom.

17. Hummingbird Cake

Hummingbird cake is a Southern classic cake and a favorite for Easter. Imagine combining banana bread and carrot cake for a flavor-packed dessert that the whole family will surely enjoy.

18. Bunny Mocha Swiss Roll

This classic Swiss roll has a festive twist with some fun bunny stamps. The cake has a nice mocha flavor, but you could easily swap it out for your favorite flavor.

19. Pastel Bunny Cake

This bunny-shaped cake is decorated using a star tip and multiple springtime pastel colors. It's so cute that it would be great for baby showers, Easter, or even a young child's birthday party.

20. Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

This bright cake is loaded with citrus flavor and layered with strawberries. It is light, refreshing, and oh-so-sweet.

21. Peter Rabbit Cake

This bunny cake can be made and decorated ahead of time and then kept in the refrigerator so that you don't have to worry about baking it on Easter. Not only is it cute, but it's also super yummy and fun to make.

22. Carrot Cookie Cake

Believe it or not, this "cake" is actually a giant cookie. Crisp spiced cookies have been layered with whipped cream for a fun and cute carrot-shaped cake.

23. Easter Celebration Cake

This super fun cake is decorated with multiple frosting colors and uses different piping tips. Top it off with some marshmallow Peeps candies, and it's ready to enjoy.

24. Easter Egg Cake

This beautiful cake features pastel flowers and speckled eggs. You can easily customize the flavors for both the cake and the frosting, just opt for a light color so that the pastel decorations can really shine.

25. Peeps Garden Cake

This adorable garden cake uses a boxed Devil's Food cake mix for an extra-easy (and cute) Easter cake. Plus, this super simple dessert recipe is perfect for letting the kids help decorate.

26. Bunny Cake

This unique bunny cake features coconut cake, homemade buttercream, and coconut shavings to represent fluffy fur. However, you can easily swap the cake mix for your favorite flavors.

27. Egg Surprise Cake

This cake is made so much sweeter by loading it up with candy on the inside. Fill it up with chocolate eggs, sprinkles, or any of your favorite small Easter treats.

28. Easter Lamb Cake

Many people think of bunnies when it comes to Easter, but lambs are also symbolic of both spring and Easter. This special cake is almost too cute to eat.

Be prepared to join in the fun with the lamb cake fail pics too, it's not a super easy cake to get right the first (or second time). Ask me how I know!

29. Bunny KitKat Cake

This sweet and surprisingly simple cake is loaded with candy. From KitKats around the border to a topping of M&Ms, it's easy to see why everyone loves this cake.

30. Spring Daisy Lemon Cake

This floral cake is perfect for springtime. Lemon zest adds a punch of citrus flavor while the elegant flowers make it an Instagram-worthy option for Easter dessert tables.

31. Easter Nest Torte

If you're looking for an incredibly decadent dessert, then this chocolate torte is just what you need. It features a sweet chocolate cake with chocolate mousse, candy eggs, and bird's nest branches, also made from chocolate.

32. Bunny Cookie Cake

This cake is so easy to customize and make your own. You can make the cookies and cake from scratch or opt for store-bought ones to make this recipe that much easier.

33. Hippity Hop Bunny Cake

This Easter cake is as cute as it gets. You can easily prepare the cake ahead of time and then decorate it when you're ready.

34. Buttercream Egg Cake

If you're intimidated by the thought of whipping up a cute cake for Easter, this is one of the easiest ones on the list. Make a simple sheet cake and frost it with your favorite frosting. Then, just use sprinkles or sanding sugar to make a pretty egg.

35. Raspberry Lemon Cake

Move away from standard Easter cakes and opt for this ultra-refreshing raspberry lemon cake. It's loaded with fluffy cake, raspberries, homemade lemon curd, and creamy frosting.

36. Ombre Cake

This easy-to-make cake doesn't require any difficult or fancy decorations. Simply divide and color the cake batter for a beautiful ombre effect.

37. Forest Friends Cake

If you consider yourself a seasoned baker and love decorating desserts tiered animal cake would present an adorable, delicious, and fun challenge. It has three tiers of adorable critters to show off your decorating skills.

38. Bunny Mini Cakes

Who needs Easter cupcakes when you can enjoy these vibrant mini-cakes? Simply bake some sheet cakes in your favorite colors and then use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles. Layer them up with frosting and they're all set to serve.

39. Cadbury Egg Cheesecake

Cadbury eggs are probably the most popular Easter candy around. Of course, this cheesecake topped with them is out-of-this-world indulgent.

🐰 More Easter Treats

• Easter Fudge Covered Oreos - Classic Oreo cookies are dunked in chocolate and then decorated with festive sprinkles.
• Easter Basket Cookies - These tasty cookies use shredded coconut to look just like an Easter basket.
• Easter Peeps Nests - These fun Easter nests use no-bake cookies for an extra easy and delicious treat.
• Peanut Butter Filled Cupcakes - Rich, chocolate cupcakes are both filled and topped with a sweet peanut butter buttercream frosting.
• Divinity - Light and fluffy homemade candy that is perfect for any occasion!
• Peach Galette - Pastry crust is topped with tons of peaches and then baked in the oven for a delicious fruit-based treat.

Does your family have a favorite Easter cake every year? Let me know in the comments so I can give it a try and add it to the list. Happy Easter!

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