76 Divine Easter Desserts Full Of Spring Flavor

01 of 76

Strawberry-Lemonade Cake

Serve a slice of spring with this pretty pastel cake filled with Strawberry-Lemonade Jam. To save time, you can prepare the jam ahead of time or while the cake is in the oven.

Get The Recipe

02 of 76

Need a no-fail dessert for Easter? With grated carrots, walnut chunks, and warm spices in the batter, every bite of these carrot cake cupcakes is heavenly. A luscious cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the moist cake. However, you can also choose to drizzle an equally as delicious creamy glaze atop the cupcakes.

Get The Recipe

03 of 76

Lemon Raspberry Cake

In terms of fresh dessert ideas, this tangy and zesty treat takes the cake. The frosting is made with pureed raspberries and used to cushion a layer of fresh raspberries hidden inside.

Get The Recipe

04 of 76

Key Lime Pound Cake

Capture the sunshine of the Florida Keys in this refreshing citrus cake. This recipe doubles up on the tropical lime flavor with a coating of Key Lime Glaze.

Key Lime Pound Cake

05 of 76

Chocolate Bundt Cake

Your Easter guests won't believe this tasty Bundt cake is made with boxed cake and brownie mix...that is if you decide to tell them. Edible flowers add a lovely touch of spring.

Get The Recipe

06 of 76

Chocolate Strawberry Cake

Chocolate and strawberry come together to create a heavenly delight. To make Easter even more special, top the cake with fresh strawberries that are dipped in chocolate.

Get The Recipe

07 of 76

Dreamy Lemon Cheesecake

You won't regret the extra effort involved in making this dreamy dessert for Easter. Save your self a step Easter day by making the lemon curd topping up to two weeks in advance.

Get The Recipe

08 of 76

Coconut Pound Cake

Coconut, pecans, and bourbon are a Southern combo that can never go wrong. This easy, wonderfully moist pound cake is sure to be a hit at Easter.

Get The Recipe

09 of 76

Coconut-Carrot Cake With Coconut Buttercream

This sheet cake combines two seasonal favorites so no one is disappointed. Top it with carrot curls and coconut flakes for your special occasion.

Get The Recipe

10 of 76

Lemon Sherbet Cupcakes With Buttercream Frosting

Tint the frosting of these cupcakes in a variety of pastels to fit the colors of Easter. If you're feeling ambitious, you can also bake cupcakes in lime sherbet and orange sherbet flavors.

Get The Recipe

11 of 76

Hummingbird Cupcakes With Candied Pineapple Wedges

Treat your Easter crowd to two dozen of what just might be the easiest version of our Hummingbird Cake recipe ever. Sprinkle dried pineapple with sanding sugar for a sparkling garnish.

Get The Recipe

12 of 76

Mini Confetti Cakes

Little hands will love these mini cakes served in individual portions. Made from a boxed cake mix and whipped cream, you'll love how easy they are to prepare.

Get The Recipe

13 of 76

Easter Egg Rice Krispies

Here's a pretty party decoration and delightful Easter treat all in one recipe. Let the kids assist and decorate with sprinkles of their choice.

Get The Recipe

14 of 76

Chocolate Éclair Cake

A cake that's just as worthy of celebration as the classic eclair, this chocolate confection is stunning, simple, and worth the extra effort. Make it the day before so you can have a stress-free Easter.

Get The Recipe

15 of 76

Chocolate-Coconut Pavlova Cake

Dairy-free, gluten-free, and flourless, this fabulous dessert will meet any Easter guest's dietary needs without sacrificing flavor. Make the meringues in advance and chill the coconut cream for 24 hours before whipping this together.

Get The Recipe

16 of 76

Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes

Fresh ingredients combine to create sweet spring flavor in these gorgeous cupcakes. Believe it or not, the frosting uses no food coloring, getting its pink hue from freeze-dried strawberries.

Get The Recipe

17 of 76

Banana Pudding Cheesecake

This sinfully sweet dessert is a tasty blend of fresh bananas, creamy cheesecake, and crunchy vanilla wafers. Add the whipped cream and toppings just before serving.

Get The Recipe

18 of 76

Strawberry Dream Cake

This too-good-to-be-true strawberry cake is complemented by a mascarpone whipped frosting flavored with almond extract. We love the presentation of cake slices with upright strawberries between the layers.

Get The Recipe

19 of 76

Texas Skillet Cake

No sheet pan required for this recipe. Slice it up or eat it straight out of the skillet. This twist on the Lone Star State classic will be anything but left alone on your dessert table.

Get The Recipe

20 of 76

Strawberry-Pretzel Icebox Pie

Cool off after a heated egg hunt with a slice of icebox Easter pie. Condensed milk and cream cheese pair with fresh strawberries for a dense, tangy filling that highlights the flavor of the ripe fruit.

Get The Recipe

21 of 76

Easter Bunny Cake

This cute Easter centerpiece is one bunny you'll be happy to bite into after brunch. The moist coconut cake gets topped with more shredded coconut to complete your fluffy companion.

Get The Recipe

22 of 76

Mama's German Chocolate Cake

Dressed to impress, the rich frosting with pecans and flaked coconut is the star of this recipe. For an indulgently sweet dessert, look for German's Sweet Chocolate baking bars.

Get The Recipe

23 of 76

Pineapple-Coconut Cupcakes With Buttermilk-Cream Cheese Frosting

For this recipe, start with a white cake mix and then fill the cupcakes with pineapple. Make birds' nests with malted milk balls and edible paper.

Get The Recipe

24 of 76

Grand Marnier Cakes

Mini Bundt pans turn pound cake into an elegant dinner-party dessert. The orange liqueur glaze gives this simple orange pound cake an explosion of flavor.

Get The Recipe

25 of 76

Sweet Tea Bundt Cake

The only thing better than a tall glass of sweet tea is a cake that's filled with the same delicious sweet-tea flavor. Coat it liberally with the Sweet Tea Syrup to moisten the entire cake.

Get The Recipe

26 of 76

Easter Birds' Nest Coconut Cupcakes

These coconut cupcakes are topped with a rich Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting. Mix edible luster dust with powdered sugar to tint the coconut on the birds' nest toppings and give your dessert a shimmer.

27 of 76

Best-Ever Lemon Meringue Pie

It's called best-ever for a reason; this silky lemon pie will be the prized dessert on Easter Sunday. Give the pie time to chill so your guests can enjoy cool, refreshing slices.

Get The Recipe

28 of 76

Pineapple-Ginger Upside-Down Cake

We all know the best part of this dessert is the sticky, caramelized pineapple, so we doubled up in this recipe. Then we added fresh, grated ginger for a little spice.

Get The Recipe

29 of 76

Orange Cake

This cake was first published in Southern Living back in 1995, and makes a wonderful holiday or springtime dessert. You can bake it in an Bundt pan or tube pan, depending on what you have in your kitchen.

Get The Recipe

30 of 76

Lemon-Orange Pound Cake Recipe

Combining two zesty flavors in its rich, homemade frosting, this pound cake is simply irresistible. Fancy it up for Easter with a Bundt pan and fresh citrus slices.

Get The Recipe

31 of 76

Strawberry Icebox Cake

This cake is a fancier version of a whipped cream-and-cookies icebox cake but with an added strawberry flavor twist. Chill for at least five hours.

Get The Recipe

32 of 76

Carrot Cake Cheesecake

Combine carrot cake and cheesecake to create a tender and delectable mile-high confection. The cheesecake is packed with fresh ginger to enhance the spice-cake flavor.

Get The Recipe

33 of 76

Strawberry Lemonade Pie

This sweet and refreshing pie take less than an hour to put together. To create the swirls, drizzle strawberry syrup on top and use a toothpick.

Get The Recipe

34 of 76

Lady Baltimore Cake

With a rich frosting and refined, delicate texture, this white cake is one-of-a-kind. The layers are enhanced with a filling made of dates, golden raisins, walnuts, and rum extract.

Get The Recipe

35 of 76

Pineapple Pie

Try baking up this sweet, Mexican-inspired dessert—you won't be sorry. Cinnamon and star anise spice up the sweet fruit filling.

Get The Recipe

36 of 76

Coconut Chiffon Cake

A Southern Easter favorite, this gorgeous white cake has a mascarpone-coconut filling and White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting. Chill the assembled layers 12 hours before frosting.

Get The Recipe

37 of 76

7UP Bundt Cake

Bundt cakes can be dense and heavy, but lemon-lime soda adds lightness to this nostalgic cake. Top with thick ribbons of Lemon-Lime Cream Cheese Frosting and sugared lemon and lime peels for a playful look.

Get The Recipe

38 of 76

Caramelized Banana Pudding

Caramelize the bananas in brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter to make this dessert even more irresistible. Bake in individual ramekins for a pretty presentation on Easter.

Get The Recipe

39 of 76

Oreo Cookie Balls

Nothing could be simpler than this three-ingredient no-bake dessert. Use pastel food dye to dress the chocolate treats up for Easter.

Oreo Cookie Balls

40 of 76

Lemon Meltaways

These little lemon cookies are tossed in powdered sugar while they're still warm. Chill the dough well before baking.

Get The Recipe

41 of 76

Mini Coconut-Key Lime Pies

Behold: the perfect Key lime bite with just a hint of coconut. After you taste this crust, may never go back to the basic recipe.

Get The Recipe

42 of 76

Peach Bourbon Upside-Down Bundt Cake

If they aren't in season yet, you can make this recipe with jarred peaches. Bourbon can belong at Easter, too. Just ask your uncle—he agrees.

Get The Recipe

43 of 76

Classic Chocolate Pound Cake

The simple but decadent chocolate pound cake has stuck around for a reason. This classic recipe needs no adornment, but a dusting of powdered sugar and a few berries can dress it up for Easter.

Get The Recipe

44 of 76

Banana Pudding Poke Cake

This poke cake will feed a crowd, which is good—because they're going to be coming back for more. This recipe is made with a delicious homemade pudding, but you can use instant to save time.

Get The Recipe

45 of 76

Strawberry-Banana Pudding Icebox Cake

Easter deserves next-level treats. So combine two spring party favorites—strawberry cake and banana pudding—into a cool and creamy icebox cake.

Get The Recipe

46 of 76

White Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

We'll happily hunt for these sweet treats on Easter. We've provided instructions on how to create this decorative toothed pattern, or you can get creative and imitate Easter egg patterns.

Get The Recipe

47 of 76

Chocolate Éclair Cake

This three-tiered creamy, dreamy cake makes a show-stopping centerpiece. This confection is filled with chocolate ganache and real pastry cream between each layer, topped with a final covering of ganache that drips over the edges.

Get The Recipe

48 of 76

Fresh Mint Chocolate Pie

Have a bumper crop of mint sprouting in the garden? Surprise the family with this refreshing pie with a chocolate wafer crust and chocolate custard filling.

Get The Recipe

49 of 76

Birds Nest Cookies

This Easter recipe is a life saver when you're short on time and can be made by young cooks with minimal supervision. You can coat the birds nests in milk chocolate, dark chocolate, peanut butter, or butterscotch chips—take your pick.

Get The Recipe

50 of 76

Lemon Bar Cheesecake

This citrus-inspired cheesecake beckons rave reviews. Half the lemon curd bakes inside the cheesecake, while the other half serves as a delectable topping.

Get The Recipe

51 of 76

Chocolate Chick Cake

The intense chocolate flavor of this sheet cake is enhanced with espresso powder. Let your chickies help decorate it with chocolate chicks or any Easter candies you have on hand.

Get The Recipe

52 of 76

Easter Carrot Cake Trifles

carrot cake trifle easter trifle — Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

This kid-friendly dessert starts with a carrot cake mix, which you'll cut into chunks. Decorate these adorable bunny trifles with cream-filled cookies and black writing gel.

Get The Recipe

53 of 76

Sugar Cookie Bars

The best part of these cookie bars is you have free rein to decorate them depending on the holiday. White, pink, and yellow sprinkles seem just right for Easter.

Get The Recipe

54 of 76

Lemon Tiramisu

While we love the classic version, this light and lemony take is what's needed for spring. Even better, you can prepare this no-bake dessert in about 15 minutes.

Get The Recipe

55 of 76

Strawberries-And-Cream Sheet Cake

This recipe makes the most of sweet spring strawberries. The sheet cake is made with chopped berries (and strawberry-flavored gelatin, for that bold pink hue) and the creamy frosting is flecked with more fruit.

Get The Recipe

56 of 76

Heavenly Angel Food Cake

Make your sheet cake more elegant by slicing it into petit fours for decorating. This cake is topped with a heavenly Lemon-Cream Cheese Frosting, pieces of pink gumdrops, and mint leaves.

Get The Recipe

57 of 76

Easter Egg Lemon Cake With Whipped Cream Topping

Freshly-squeezed lemon juice and grated zest infuse this sheet cake with citrus. The light and lofty vanilla whipped cream has a touch of gelatin to keep it from deflating, allowing you to decorate with colored sprinkles.

Get The Recipe

58 of 76

Brown-Butter Easter Blondies

Browning the butter in these blondies adds a hint of nutty goodness and richer flavor. Press the chocolate eggs into the blondies right when they come out of the oven so they'll stick.

Get The Recipe

59 of 76

Coconut Macaroons

Soft and chewy on the inside, these coconut macaroons can be fancied up by dipping them in dark chocolate. That's an easy ask for Easter, since the recipe involves only six basic ingredients and 10 minutes of active preparation time.

Get The Recipe

60 of 76

Sweet Tea-And-Lemonade Cake

Warm spring days and green grass have us thinking of Arnold Palmers. This cake honors the classic beverage with a sweet tea cake and tangy Lemonade Frosting.

Get The Recipe

61 of 76

Orange Chiffon Cake

This airy tube cake climbs sky-high, resulting in a fluffy sponge. Orange Chiffon Cake also bakes in 45 minutes and needs no further decoration beyond a dusting of powdered sugar.

Get The Recipe

62 of 76

Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Our moist pound cake gets its beautiful swirl by layering batter with strawberry glaze. Serve with whipped cream and fresh strawberries for a special touch.

Get The Recipe

63 of 76

Bunny Bark

Easter bunny chocolate bark is the cutest thing you'll ever eat and incredibly easy to make. Melt white chocolate, swirl in pink candy melts, and sprinkle on Easter candies such as Robin Eggs, Cadbury minis, Easter M&Ms, and more.

Get The Recipe

64 of 76

Easy Bunny Cake

Bake two layers of vanilla, then follow our instructions to make a supremely easy bunny cake. The kids will love playing a hand in decorating.

Get The Recipe

65 of 76

Carrot Cake With Maple-Cream Cheese Frosting

This moist and tender carrot cake is an easy approach to feeding a crowd. Arrange the "carrots" (orange candy-coated almonds) in rows to look like a vegetable patch.

Get The Recipe

66 of 76

Strawberry Patch Cake

This simple sheet cake is topped with marshmallow cream and a charming strawberry patch. You'll find it easy to decorate with marshmallows and yellow candies.

Get The Recipe

67 of 76

Easter Egg Cake

This recipe starts with a chocolate cake mix and adds Robin's egg frosting for a springtime look. Toasted coconut and chocolate eggs complete the simple but stunning decorations.

Get The Recipe

68 of 76

Hummingbird Cake

The legendary Hummingbird Cake loaded with pineapple and banana is still one of our top recipes, even after 40 years. Toast your pecans for a game-changing topping.

Get The Recipe

69 of 76

Sunflower Cupcakes

What better way to bring a ray of sunshine to the Easter table? We provide detailed instructions on how to pipe the frosting on these cheerful cupcakes.

Get The Recipe

70 of 76

Honeybee Cupcakes

Your family will start buzzing when they see these delightful cupcakes after their Easter lunch. We recommend using tupelo honey and edible flowers if you can find them.

Get The Recipe

71 of 76

Coconut Cream Pie

Creamy coconut custard, a mound of homemade sweetened whipped cream, and toasted shredded coconut take this pie over the top. This recipe gets rave reviews because it's easy, silky, and delicious.

Get The Recipe

72 of 76

Best Carrot Cake

Sometimes nothing but the classic will do. This carrot cake is our best because of canned crushed pineapple, flaked coconut, and chopped nuts. The pineapple adds moisture and sweetness without significantly affecting the flavor.

Get The Recipe

73 of 76

Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding

a square pan of banana pudding on a yellow linen — Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

For a special holiday, homemade banana pudding is a must. This recipe elevates the Southern favorite even more with a thick meringue that is baked until golden.

Get The Recipe

74 of 76

Coconut Meringue Nests

Make the meringues up to a week in advance, then garnish them with chocolate eggs or Peeps. We like to spike the meringue with espresso powder or vanilla bean paste to achieve a speckled effect.

Get The Recipe

75 of 76

Cinnamon Roll Bunnies

This is a dessert that kids will love to participate in making. Simply transform store-bought cinnamon roll dough into these adorable treats for your Easter brunch.

Get The Recipe

76 of 76

Buttermilk-Lime Mini Cakes With Vanilla-Mascarpone Buttercream

Create petite white cakes for your celebration by cutting your sheet cake into rounds with a biscuit cutter. You can decorate the mini cakes with white chocolate curls, nonpareils, edible flowers, and your favorite fresh berries.

Get The Recipe

76 Divine Easter Desserts Full Of Spring Flavor

Orange Cake

Related Articles