Easy Recipes for Easter Cakes

Charles Masters

Need a sweet centerpiece for your holiday meal? Celebrate the season with these festive spring cakes.

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Carrot Cake

Charles Masters

Studded with grated carrot, pecans, and raisins, this classic two-layer cake is covered with a rich cream cheese frosting.

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Lemon Buttermilk Cake With Pistachio Ice Cream

David Meredith

Fresh lemon juice and zest give this easy loaf cake a bright citrus zing.

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Olive Oil Cake With Vanilla Oranges

Jonny Valiant

Olive oil, buttermilk, and cornmeal flavor a not-too-sweet dessert dressed up with vanilla-infused orange segments.

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Glazed Lemon Pound Cake

José Picayo

A cup of healthful Greek yogurt makes this beautiful bundt cake moist and rich.

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Classic Cheesecake

José Picayo

Top this heavenly dessert with a freshly-made cherry topping—so much better than the canned version.

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Vanilla Cheesecake

James Baigrie

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the batter to enhance the flavor of this creamy classic.

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Yellow Cake With Strawberries and Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting

Christopher Baker

Sandwich the two layers of cake with fresh strawberry filling and garnish with an impressive-looking (yet easy) strawberry fan.

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Charles Masters

The pineapple pieces caramelize as they bake at the bottom of the pan, resulting in a deep, roasted, tropical sweetness.

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Yellow Lemon Cake With Candied Lemons and Pistachios

Christopher Baker

Press chopped nuts into the sides of the cake for a simple and fun garnish.

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Yellow Cake With Vanilla Frosting and White Chocolate Chips

Christopher Baker

For an elegant and unexpected dessert, decorate with white chocolate chips.

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Apricot-Coconut Cake

Con Poulos

This fruity cake has a layer of apricot preserves and a toasted coconut exterior.

Get the recipe: Apricot-Coconut Cake

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Carrot Cake

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Lemon Buttermilk Cake With Pistachio Ice Cream

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Olive Oil Cake With Vanilla Oranges

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Glazed Lemon Pound Cake

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Classic Cheesecake

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Vanilla Cheesecake

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Yellow Cake With Strawberries and Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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Yellow Lemon Cake With Candied Lemons and Pistachios

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Yellow Cake With Vanilla Frosting and White Chocolate Chips

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Apricot-Coconut Cake

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Carrot Cake

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Lemon Buttermilk Cake With Pistachio Ice Cream

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Olive Oil Cake With Vanilla Oranges

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Glazed Lemon Pound Cake

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Classic Cheesecake

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Vanilla Cheesecake

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Yellow Cake With Strawberries and Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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Yellow Lemon Cake With Candied Lemons and Pistachios

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Yellow Cake With Vanilla Frosting and White Chocolate Chips

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