Skip to Content

60 Memorable Easter Cakes to Complete the Holiday Meal

These easy Easter cake recipes are like pure slices of spring heaven!

By
blueberry lemon loaf cake topped with lemon glaze and garnished with fresh blueberries and edible flowerspinterest
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Easter is a time for dressing up, attending church services, decorating eggs and making Easter crafts.

But it's also for planning tasty menus for Easter dinner or Easter brunch. And it isn't an Easter celebration without an over-the-top, fancy spring Easter cake!

We've rounded up some of our favorites, from easy recipes that'll feed a crowd to simpler ideas for smaller gatherings. From light and refreshing spring flavors like blueberry, citrus, and coconut to down right decadent and rich chocolate cakes, there's something for everyone.

This list has simple cakes, festive cakes, and elegant cakes that make gorgeous Easter centerpieces!

1

How to Ice a Layer Cake

preview for How to Ice a Layer Cake

First, brush up on your cake-icing skills!

2

Date-Carrot Cake

date carrot cake
Becky Lugart-Stayner

Here's a straightforward carrot cake recipe that you know won't fail. The dates provide some extra sweetness, and help keep the crumb moist. And the the carrot "flowers" on top are a cute but easy garnish!

Get the recipe for Date-Carrot Cake.

3

Hummingbird Layer Cake

hummingbird layer cake
Becky Lugart-Stayner

This cake is a classic for a reason! Originally from Jamaica, this cake combines the flavors of pineapple, banana, and pecan all in one cinnamon-spiced bite. It quickly became a favorite of Southern bakers and has been popular ever since!

Get the recipe for Hummingbird Layer Cake.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
4

Easter Bunny Cupcakes

easter bunny cupcakes
Becky Lugart-Stayner

Are these not the cutest little cupcakes you've ever seen? Marshmallow ears and pink pearl noses top a coconut "fur" frosting to make sweet little cakes that'll hop right off the platter!

Get the recipe for Easter Bunny Cupcakes.

5

Easter Nest Cupcakes

easter nest cupcakes
Becky Lugart-Stayner

What surer sign of spring is there than nests filling up with eggs? We're paying tribute to the phenomenon with these cute Easter nest cupcakes.

Get the recipe for Easter Nest Cupcakes.

6

Easter Bunny Cake

easter bunny cake
Becky Lugart-Stayner

Looking for an easy way to make Easter dessert look extra-special? With frosted ears covered in pink coconut and the cutest little whisker-y face, this easy single-layer cake requires only a couple cake pans and a heap of vanilla buttercream frosting. But the best part: It's just as delicious as it is cute!

Get the recipe for Easter Bunny Cake.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
7

Coconut Sheet Cake

coconut sheet cake
Becky Lugart-Stayner

This sweet-and-easy sheet cake is perfect for Easter or any time!

Get the recipe for Coconut Sheet Cake.

8

Coconut Cream Gingham Cake

coconut cream gingham cake with a light green gingham patterned frosting on a white cake stand and topped with fresh flowers
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Is gingham your thing? Then you need to give this gorgeous checkered coconut cake a gander! It's a stunning addition to any Easter gathering.

Get the recipe for Coconut Cream Gingham Cake.

9

Blueberry-Lemon Loaf Cake

blueberry lemon loaf cake topped with lemon glaze and garnished with fresh blueberries and edible flowers
Becky Luigart-Stayner

This pretty loaf cake is easy to assemble, and cooks (and cools) largely on its own. But the real clincher is the floral topping, which takes it from an everyday snack to a spring treat worthy of an Easter celebration.

Get the recipe for Blueberry-Lemon Loaf Cake.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
10

Super Moist Gluten-Free Cake with Vanilla Buttercream

gluten free cake with vanilla buttercream on a white serving board with a cake server
Becky Lugart-Stayner

If you're looking for a gluten-free dessert to serve at your Easter gathering, this classic cake is for you! The cake layers are soft, moist, and, most importantly, just as easy to whip up as any other cake out there.

Get the recipe for Super Moist Gluten-Free Cake with Vanilla Buttercream.

11

Two-Tiered White Velvet Cake

two tiered white velvet cake with white chocolate buttercream frosting with a floral pattern of white and light pink buttercream flowers on the outside
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Need to feed a crowd this Easter? This two-tiered cake is easier than it looks! A pallet knife or offset spatula and sugar pearls are all you need to cover a white chocolate buttercream-frosted cake with delicate flowers.

Get the recipe for Two-Tiered White Velvet Cake.

12

Buttermilk-Lime Cupcakes

buttermilk lime cupcakes in pink and blue pastel liners with swiss meringue buttercream piped on top to look like lilacs
Becky Luigart-Stayner

These lilac-inspired cupcakes are bursting with bright buttermilk and lime flavor. Serve these at your Easter get-together and watch eyes widen with delight when guests take a bite.

Get the recipe for Buttermilk-Lime Cupcakes.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
13

Lemon Pound Cake

lemon pound cake
Becky Lugart-Stayner

Whether you're celebrating Easter, Mother's Day, or just an average Wednesday, this delicious, dense, brightly flavored pound cake is the way to do it. Pro tip: Pop a slice in the microwave or toaster oven and serve with hot coffee or tea!

Get the recipe for Lemon Pound Cake.

14

Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream

vanilla cupcakes with frosting piped to look like flowers and arranged in the shape of a bouquet
Becky Lugart-Stayner

These bouquet-inspired cupcakes are the perfect addition to your Easter celebration!

Get the recipe for Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream.

15

Wacky Cake

a chocolate sheet cake with chocolate frosting and pecans on top
Becky Lugart-Stayner

This vintage cake recipe dates back to the 1930s! No eggs, no milk, no butter? No problem! This cake is easy to whip up and even easier to eat!

Get the recipe for Wacky Cake.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
16

Chocolate-Matcha Swirl Pound Cake

chocolate matcha swirl pound cake on a wooden serving board
Brian Woodcock

Rich matcha combined with sweet chocolate makes this the dessert combo you never knew you were missing.

Get the recipe for Chocolate-Matcha Swirl Pound Cake.

17

Hummingbird Bundt Cake

hummingbird bundt cake on a white cake stand with cream cheese glaze and garnished with dried pineapple flowers and chamomile flowers
Becky Luigart-Stayner

This beautiful bundt cake is an easy and delicious option for Easter Sunday. It pairs the iconic flavors of hummingbird cake with cream cheese glaze and is garnished with dried pineapple flowers.

Get the recipe for Hummingbird Bundt Cake.

18

Old-Fashioned Jam Cake

old fashioned jam cake
Charles Schiller

This simple, jam-filled cake is sweet enough it doesn't even need frosting.

Get the recipe for Old-Fashioned Jam Cake.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
19

Chocolate Cake with Chocolate-Orange Sauce

a slice of chocolate cake with chocolate orange sauce drizzled over the top
Aimee Herring

This simple cake is big on flavor! Rich chocolate pairs deliciously with a citrusy sauce, making this cake a fun option for Easter!

Get the recipe for Chocolate Cake with Chocolate-Orange Sauce.

20

Olive Oil Cake with Citrus Compote

a slice of olive oil cake with citrus compote on a dark green floral plate with the rest of the cake on a white cake stand in the background
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Want to make something easy and delicious to treat Easter guests? We love an olive oil cake because they're easy, flavorful, and extra moist.

Get the recipe for Olive Oil Cake with Citrus Compote.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Easter Ideas

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below