Give your Easter feast a memorable finish with an eye-catching spring cake. From elegantly layered treats to spectacular fruit-infused beauties, these striking desserts are guaranteed to wow the crowd and earn you lots of compliments.
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 189 reviews.- Prep time: 25 min
- Total time: 25 min
- Ingredients: 8
- Servings: 16
Heavenly layers of angel food cake are spread with a delightful lime filling before being sprinkled with coconut flakes. The light and refreshing flavors of lime and coconut pair perfectly with the luxurious, fluffy cake layers to create a delicate sweetness with an over-the-top presentation.
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 30 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 40 min
- Total time: 3 hr 15 min
- Ingredients: 10
- Servings: 12
Brighten up your Easter dessert spread with an eye-catching cake that will steal everyone’s attention. A pretty-in-pink buttercream frosting, and hidden layers of fresh strawberries are the secrets to achieving this after-dinner masterpiece.
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 37 reviews.- Prep time: 30 min
- Total time: 2 hr 18 min
- Ingredients: 6
- Servings: 12
The only thing better than an Easter basket full of spring goodies is an Easter basket cake full of sweet goodness. Rich and creamy chocolate frosting is easily etched into a basket design by making horizontal and vertical lines with a fork. Transform shredded coconut into bright-colored grass with the help of some green food coloring and add the candy Easter eggs for an adorable final touch.
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 57 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 35 min
- Total time: 3 hr 35 min
- Ingredients: 14
- Servings: 14
We took a Southern staple and gave it a pineapple-upside down twist for a dreamy cake that’s worthy of being your Easter centerpiece. Pineapple slices, mashed bananas, cinnamon and nutmeg make up the base of this upscale cake and a pineapple-flavored filling gives the dessert an extra dose of deliciousness. Drizzle with homemade icing and top with chopped pecans for a treat your guests won’t forget.
3.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 29 reviews.- Prep time: 25 min
- Total time: 3 hr 10 min
- Ingredients: 13
- Servings: 12
With a silky white frosting and a stunning pop of color, this showstopping cake is both elegant and delectable. Strawberry-rhubarb filling is stacked between soft angel food cake for three layers of exquisite flavor. To finish it all off, the entire cake is wrapped in pillow-y frosting for a beautiful masterpiece that will steal all of the attention.
4.1 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 13 reviews.- Prep time: 40 min
- Total time: 4 hr 15 min
- Ingredients: 15
- Servings: 12
This pecan-infused, luxuriously layered carrot cake is unlike anything you’ve served at Easter brunch before. A divine cream cheese frosting separates each layer of rich carrot cake while a mouthwatering salted caramel sauce is poured onto the final creation just before serving. Sprinkle sea salt on top for a slight sparkle and even more pizzazz.
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 203 reviews.- Prep time: 10 min
- Total time: 2 hr 20 min
- Ingredients: 8
- Servings: 12
If you’re looking for an impressive dessert that you can prep in just 10 quick minutes, look no further than this one-bowl beauty. Additions of cream cheese, grated lemon peel and fresh lemon juice transform a box of yellow cake mix into a flavorful spring treat. A thick powdered sugar glaze gives this elegant dessert an extra dose of sweetness. Expert tip: Try making this cake with other citrus fruits, like orange or lime to switch things up!
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 82 reviews.- Prep time: 25 min
- Total time: 1 hr 50 min
- Ingredients: 9
- Servings: 12
Strawberry and rhubarb make a winning duo once again in a topsy-turvy cake that will get all the compliments this Easter. The fresh springtime flavors in this vibrant dessert are just as fitting for a sunny Easter brunch as they are for a festive dinner celebration. Whether you plan on enjoying a slice of this luscious cake with a cup of coffee or a glass of bubbly champagne, we guarantee this decadent beauty will not disappoint.
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 136 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 2 hr 0 min
- Ingredients: 8
- Servings: 12
Just as luxurious as it sounds, this lemon cream cake is layered with a rich and velvety cream cheese-lemon frosting for a delightful treat that tastes like spring. The citrusy flavor is perfect for Easter, and the sunny presentation will brighten up any spring dessert spread.
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 6 reviews.- Prep time: 25 min
- Total time: 3 hr 0 min
- Ingredients: 11
- Servings: 15
Chocolate lovers never grow tired of a rich and creamy chocolatey cake—even when the weather starts to warm up. This dreamy twist on the classic Tres Leches Cake is soaked with chocolate milk, topped with sweetened whipped cream and adorned with luxurious chocolate curls for a crowd-sized dessert the whole family will be swooning over.
3.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 3 reviews.- Prep time: 50 min
- Total time: 2 hr 0 min
- Ingredients: 12
- Servings: 16
Cinnamon, nutmeg, shredded carrots and a box of yellow cake mix make this wildly delicious spring cake easier than it looks. A mouthwatering cream cheese frosting decorates this cake inside and out for an exquisite flavor and an impressive presentation.
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 6 reviews.- Prep time: 35 min
- Total time: 3 hr 25 min
- Ingredients: 11
- Servings: 12
This chocolate layer cake was inspired by the incomparable flavors of coconut macaroon cookies. Chocolate fudge cake is stacked up and wrapped in a silky-smooth marshmallow buttercream frosting before being pressed with toasted coconut flakes and covered in a glossy chocolate ganache. The result is an over-the-top treat that’s fit for any Easter celebration.
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 34 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 25 min
- Total time: 3 hr 0 min
- Ingredients: 7
- Servings: 12
If you’re hosting Easter brunch this year, this doughnut-inspired bundt cake is an absolute must. Anyone can order a box of doughnuts for a mid-morning gathering, but if you really want to make the day special this crowd-sized treat will do the trick. Before being brushed with a powdered sugar glaze, the cake is infused with a sweet jelly filling by using a simple poking method. The result is a mouthwatering dessert you’ll be especially proud to show off.
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 3 reviews.- Prep time: 40 min
- Total time: 2 hr 55 min
- Ingredients: 12
- Servings: 12
Two delicious Easter dessert icons come together in this extra-festive cake that will put a smile on everyone’s faces—kids and adults alike! The super-cute PEEPs® bunnies and a frosted cupcake decorate this two-tiered carrot cake for an absolutely adorable presentation.
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 47 reviews.- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 2 hr 20 min
- Ingredients: 10
- Servings: 16
This bright and spring-forward cake is both beautiful and refreshing. Fresh blueberries and zingy poppy seeds add a burst of color to a box of Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix while a lemon-flavored powdered sugar glaze drapes overtop for a beautiful addition to any Easter dessert table.
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 11 reviews.- Prep time: 30 min
- Total time: 3 hr 10 min
- Ingredients: 11
- Servings: 12
This scrumptious dessert tastes just as sweet as sipping smooth lemonade on a sunshine-filled spring afternoon. The poke cake is packed with a strawberry-infused frosting before being decorated with whipped topping, fresh strawberries and grated lemon peel.
4.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 89 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 1 hr 20 min
- Ingredients: 11
- Servings: 8
Looking for an impressive dessert that you can throw together in a pinch? This berry-loaded, from-scratch cake uses ingredients you probably have on hand already. So, you can prep it in 15 minutes and toss it in the oven just in time for your company to arrive.
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 14 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 1 hr 25 min
- Total time: 1 hr 45 min
- Ingredients: 18
- Servings: 16
This angelic dessert is a guaranteed winner for any special occasion this spring. A homemade marshmallow frosting drapes over layers of a from-scratch vanilla and almond-infused cake base before being adorned with coconut flakes. If that’s not enough to make your mouth water, the luxurious coconut milk-sugar mixture that’s spread in between the two layers of fluffy cake certainly will!
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 3 reviews.- Prep time: 60 min
- Total time: 2 hr 40 min
- Ingredients: 11
- Servings: 12
Make Easter extra-special this year with a compliment-worthy cake kids and adults will love. Not only is this celebratory cake festive on the outside, it’s also made with a sprinkle-filled cake batter for a cheery surprise inside, too! A colorful assortment of homemade frostings, scrumptious egg candies, M&M's® and PEEPS® marshmallow bunnies bring this Easter-inspired stunner to life.
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 29 reviews.- Prep time: 45 min
- Total time: 2 hr 0 min
- Ingredients: 12
- Servings: 12
If you’re looking for a real showstopper to dazzle your guests this Easter, look no further than this incredible Neapolitan Sheet Cake. Just as fabulous as it sounds, this bright-colored dessert is sparkling with charisma and packed with sweet flavors. Its elegance is exquisite enough to impress even the pickiest guests—and it tastes absolutely divine.
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 4 reviews.- Prep time: 1 hr 15 min
- Total time: 4 hr 0 min
- Ingredients: 9
- Servings: 12
This easier-than-it-looks recipe takes everyone’s favorite over-the-top pie and turns it into an even more magnificent layer cake. The homemade chocolate frosting is both graceful and delectable and each heavenly bite will have everyone going back for a second piece!
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 15 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 5 hr 25 min
- Ingredients: 10
- Servings: 18
This magical cake starts with a layer of white cake mix, topped with a tangy lemon-lime mixture that sinks down to the bottom, creating a citrusy base with a fluffy layer of cake on top. The fascinating method is both delicious and easy, so you’ll fool all of your guests into thinking you spent hours in the kitchen when it really only took you 20 minutes of prep time!
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 288 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 1 hr 5 min
- Ingredients: 16
- Servings: 12
When it comes to an Easter feast, you can’t go wrong with classic, homemade carrot cake. This from-scratch recipe has all of your favorite carrot cake flavors, crowned with an irresistible vanilla-infused cream cheese frosting. The decadent ingredient combination makes for a timeless dish that will be requested year after year.
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 354 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 1 hr 10 min
- Ingredients: 11
- Servings: 9
Don’t be fooled by the impressive appearance—this fruit-topped cake can be achieved with a simple “flipping” technique and a pinch of confidence. All you need to do is stack the ingredients, bake them up and place them upside-down onto a heatproof serving plate for a beautiful cake that takes hardly any effort.
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 87 reviews.- Prep time: 10 min
- Total time: 1 hr 45 min
- Ingredients: 9
- Servings: 16
Whether you’re hosting a small Easter brunch or serving up a crowd-sized Easter dinner, this raspberry-studded beauty is the ideal dessert for the occasion. Three layers of Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ lemon cake mix are separated with raspberry preserves for an extra-sweet flavor, while a buttery lemon frosting coats the outside for a look that’s sheer perfection!
