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11 Easy Recipes for Easter Cakes

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By Real Simple Editors Updated September 14, 2016
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Need a sweet centerpiece for your holiday meal? Celebrate the season with these festive spring cakes.
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Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake
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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

Lemon Buttermilk Cake With Pistachio Ice Cream
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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 Cake With Vanilla Oranges
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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

Glazed Lemon Pound Cake
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A cup of healthful Greek yogurt makes this beautiful bundt cake moist and rich.

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Classic Cheesecake

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

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Vanilla Cheesecake

Vanilla Cheesecake With Ginger Graham Cracker Crust
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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

Yellow Cake With Fresh Strawberry Filling, Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting, and Strawberries
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Sandwich the two layers of cake with fresh strawberry filling and garnish with an impressive-looking (yet easy) strawberry fan.

Get the recipe: Yellow Cake With Strawberries and Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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

Get the recipe: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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Yellow Lemon Cake With Candied Lemons and Pistachios

Yellow Cake With Lemon Curd Filling, Lemon Frosting, Chopped Pistachios, and Candied Lemons
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Press chopped nuts into the sides of the cake for a simple and fun garnish.

Get the recipe: Yellow Lemon Cake With Candied Lemons and Pistachios

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Yellow Cake With Vanilla Frosting and White Chocolate Chips

Yellow Cake With Vanilla Frosting and White Chocolate Chips
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For an elegant and unexpected dessert, decorate with white chocolate chips.

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Apricot-Coconut Cake

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

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