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If you are like most people, dessert is the best part of any meal. It is the part of any gathering that people look forward to. When I go to my family’s house for Easter, I will always find family and friends snooping around the dessert table. Who can blame them? The whiffs of freshly baked cakes and sweets fill the air.
Cake Ideas
After the dinner table is cleared, it’s time for the Easter cake! So what kind of Easter cake recipes are there? There are plenty out there. The main thing that differentiates them from other cakes is that they are Spring focused. There are cakes that are Easter egg themed. Others are bunny themed. There are cakes that focus on fruits that are in season for the Spring. Most of these cakes tend to be light and airy. They are mostly vanilla based, but there are chocolate recipes for the chocolate lovers out there.
Whatever cake you choose, there are cakes for all baker levels. Some are more advanced than others. However, it is Easter! It is time to pull out all the stops and show your guests what you can do. Scroll below for 30 Easter cake recipes to try out.
Easter Cake Recipes
This cake will blow away your guests. Yes, it is a project, but totally worth it for Easter.
Another bunny cake for Easter. This one more delicate.
Remove the chocolate bunny and eggs, you have a yummy strawberry cake to serve throughout the Spring.
Pinata cakes have been having a moment. There is no better time than Easter to slice one open.
I love almond cake. It is one of the lightest and most delicious cakes. The decorations are also a nice touch.
Simple and classic, this cake will be enjoyed by all ages at Easter.
This delicious vanilla cake also has Cadbury eggs inside.
This cheesecake is a great for a big crowd and super easy to make.
Chocolate overload! The chocolate nest is situated around a rich chocolate cake.
These gorgeous hydrangea cakes are mini cakes. Good for an intimate Easter dinner.
This coconut cake has a mascarpone frosting that balances the sweet coconut.
The buttercream flowers are such a pretty touch to any cake.
This charming blue speckled pastel cake is good for the beginner baker.
This beautiful cake would also work for Springtime baby or bridal showers.
Kids will love this funfetti layer cake with Easter eggs around the cake.
For those who want an easy cake recipe, but still a beautiful cake that is in season.
The cream in between the layers is actually Cadbury Cream. Yum!
How cute! The kids at your Easter dinner will love this.
Perfect for the chocolate lover! There are chocolate twigs on a chocolate mousse cake.
The graduated color is such a nice, unexpected effect.
Meringue is such a crowd pleaser and it’s even better on angel cake.
Nothing says Spring like the combination of lemon and coconut.
This is truly a work of art.
What a stunner! There are also polka dots inside the cake!
What a great cake using an Easter favorite – Cadbury Eggs.
Love the hidden Easter eggs in the grass.
This chocolate cake is not as hard as it looks, but your guests don’t need to know that.
I love how you can get a taste of strawberry in every bite.
The carrot decorations on this layered carrot cake are stunning!
