Bring elegance, vibrance, and decadence to this year’s Easter dessert table with the right cake recipe. Yes, a beautiful floral arrangement and special plating can certainly set your spread apart, but a delicious and visually striking cake? Now that’s something you and your guests will remember. From traditional carrot cakes to over-the-top chocolate classics and even healthy vegan options, the Easter cakes ahead will have you celebrating spring in no time. And whether you want to top with bunny ears, mini eggs, or edible flowers, these sweet treats are sure to have everyone asking for a second slice.



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Carrot Cheesecake

Give your Easter carrot cake some extra oomph by turning it into a cheesecake. The coconut cream frosting and decorative pink flower are the beautifying touches that make it even more Easter-ready.

Get the recipe from Half Baked Harvest.



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Robin’s Egg No-Bake Cheesecake

‘Tis the season for Robin’s Eggs, and this no-bake cheesecake is the perfect way to celebrate.

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Vegan Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

If you’re vegan and love chocolate (or if you just love chocolate!) you need this cheesecake in your life.

Get the recipe The First Mess.



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Vanilla Bundt Cake

This easy crowdpleaser is just sweet enough, but it’s not too sweet to set out for brunch.

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Blueberry Lemon Layer Cake

Sweet, pretty, and oh-so-simple, this layer cake is bursting with blueberry, lemon, and vanilla flavors.

Get the full recipe from Half Baked Harvest.



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Easy Cake Balls

Keep the kiddos (and adults) happy with these poppable cake bites.

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Layered Zebra Mousse Cake

Special occasions call for special cakes, and this mesmerizing zebra layer cake recipe will add plenty of unique and delicious charm to your Easter dessert spread.

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White Chocolate Cheesecake with Raspberry Swirl

That raspberry swirl is game-changing. Plus, the pops of marbled pinks will complement a pretty spring tablescape.

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Coconut Eton Mess Cake

A fancy Easter meal served on a beautiful flower-filled tablescape is the perfect way to celebrate spring. For a dessert that contributes some springtime cheer, try this moist vanilla coconut triple layer cake stuffed with layers of whipped ricotta cream, fruit, and edible flowers.

Get the recipe from Half Baked Harvest.



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Death By Chocolate Poke Cake

If your family prefers chocolate to fruity flavors, this poke cake will be an instant hit. And you can make it again and again with different garnishes and toppings to accommodate the seasons and holidays.

Get the recipe from Delish.



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Lemon Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes

Mini cheesecakes, massive flavor. Personal portions are also easier to distribute and plan for.

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

This rich, flourless cake is decadent, so there will definitely be plenty to go around.

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Mini Easter Cakes

These baby cakes are impossible to mess up and look just as fancy as their larger counterparts.

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Banana Pudding Poke Cake

Get ready to go bananas over this banana pudding cake.

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Lemon Layer Cake

Keep it simple this Easter with a classic naked lemon layer cake (this way, you won’t have to worry about getting the icing just right). Pile on tons of coconut frosting and garnish with little daisies or edible flowers and make sure to display it on a pretty cake stand.

Get the recipe from Half Baked Harvest.



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Classic Red Velvet Cake

This cake is like ice cream—we want to eat it year round.

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Raspberry Peach Upside-Down Cake

Peachy keen, this raspberry peach upside-down cake has all the lovely late spring flavors you’ll be craving come April.

Get the recipe from Delish.



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Ultimate Coconut Cake

We’re coco-nuts about this classic cake, and we promise your Easter guests will be, too.

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Raw Vegan Carrot Cake

Give your classic Easter carrot cake a healthier (and easier spin) with this raw vegan rendition. It’s arguably even tastier.

Get the recipe from The First Mess.



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Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

Why eat one dessert when you can combine two?

Get the recipe from Delish.



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Coconut Covered Chocolate Peeps Cake

What is Easter without Peeps? Though you might be thinking about making a more subdued carrot cake or classic vanilla cake this Easter, you may want to reconsider and bake this ridiculously delicious, Peep-topped, six-layer chocolate cake.

Get the recipe from Half Baked Harvest



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Homemade Strawberry Cake

This cake screams spring and the adorable millennial pink color is sure to liven up any Easter spread.

Get the recipe from Delish.



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Angel Food Cake

Can’t go wrong with this classic cake.

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Carrot Cake

Carrot cake and cream cheese frosting go together like peanut butter and jelly.

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Toasted Coconut Cheesecake

If you love coconut, you’ll go coco loco over this decadently creamy, slightly sweet dessert.

Get the recipe from Delish.



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