11 Easy Recipes for Easter Cakes
Carrot Cake
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
Fresh lemon juice and zest give this easy loaf cake a bright citrus zing.
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Olive Oil Cake With Vanilla Oranges
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
A cup of healthful Greek yogurt makes this beautiful bundt cake moist and rich.
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Classic Cheesecake
Top this heavenly dessert with a freshly-made cherry topping—so much better than the canned version.
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Vanilla Cheesecake
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
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
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
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
For an elegant and unexpected dessert, decorate with white chocolate chips.
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Apricot-Coconut Cake
This fruity cake has a layer of apricot preserves and a toasted coconut exterior.
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