19 Sweet Easter Desserts to Celebrate Spring
These easy dessert ideas are as sweet as anything in your Easter basket.
BHG / Ana Cadena
Ham might be the centerpiece, but let's be honest: Easter dessert is the real star of the holiday meal! Everyone will hop away from the table happy after tasting any of these Easter treats, including decorated cupcakes, flower cake pops, pink lemonade layer cake, or zucchini carrot cake. Get ready to celebrate Easter and spring in the sweetest way possible.
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Easter Dirt Cake
Gardeners must try this Easter dessert! Chocolate cookie "dirt" and candy-dipped strawberry "carrots" make up this faux farm. Assemble these components atop a chocolate cake base for accurately-hued groundwork.
Neapolitan Marshmallow Treats
Classic crispy cereal treats, now strata-style! Strawberry jelly and strawberry marshmallows make up the pink layer, semisweet chocolate pieces and chocolate rice cereal combine for the brown layer, and the top layer is classic vanilla. Voila!
Raspberry Mocha
Carson Downing
A chilled pie is a great make-ahead dessert to put on your Easter menu. The addition of coffee liqueur and instant espresso add a buzzy kick that really elevate the deep chocolate notes.
Pink Velvet Cake
Jake Sternquist
You've heard of red velvet cake, but our Pink Velvet Cake is about to be your go-to for Spring. Instead of the cooca-based version, this one features vanilla with a hint of buttermilk for tang. With cream cheese frosting and pretty pink layers, this gorgeous cake will impress everyone.
Best-Loved Carrot Cake
BHG / Ana Cadena
This Easter cake is a certified classic inspired by the Easter bunny's favorite veggie. You'll need 3 cups of shredded carrots for this lush layered cake. Don't skimp on the final flourishes: cream cheese frosting and chopped pecans.
Lemon Lavender Crepe Cake
Rachel Marek. Prop Styling: Gabe Greco
The layers of fluffy lemon and lavender cream between homemade crepes is as impressive to look at as it is to eat. Bonus: the cake needs a while to chill, making it a great make-ahead Easter dessert to help your busy schedule.
Strawberry Hand Pies
Skip the traditional pie and make these individual hand pies for a creative Easter dessert. Stuffed with a sweet strawberry filling, they're sure to be a hit after dinner. Feeling decadent? Dunk in whipped cream or warmed-up icing.
Chocolate Chess Pie
Kelsey Hansen
This classic Southern pie deserves a spot on your Easter dessert table. A rich, fudgy pie is topped with piles of chocolate whipped cream and chilled until until ready to serve. The result is a perfect combination of flaky crust, rich chocolate, and airy cream.
Strawberry Sheet Cake
Grant Webster
If you're hosting a crowd for Easter, this strawberry sheet cake recipe is for you. It's made with fresh strawberry puree, a boxed cake mix, and a fluffy cream cheese frosting. The big-batch recipe serves 24.
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Carrot-Parsnip Mini Cakes With Orange Drizzle
Carson Downing
These mini carrot cakes couldn't be cuter! In addition to the classic shredded carrots, we're adding parsnip. Top the cakes with a homemade glaze.
Raspberry-Lemon Whoopie Pies
Carson Downing
This Easter dessert is made with soft raspberry cookies and a creamy lemon filling. We used a piping bag to swirl the filling mixture, but you could easily spread it. Top with colorful sprinkles and serve.
Classic Peach Cobbler
Nothing screams Easter dessert like a tried-and-true classic. Our ultra-satisfying Peach Cobbler is topped with tender, fluffy biscuits. Add some cinnamon for a little extra oompf.
Sour Cream Pound Cake
BHG / Michelle Parkin
Pound cake is our go-to Easter dessert because it's so easy to customize. Serve it with bowls of fresh berries, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or caramel, and let each guest top their own.
Million Dollar Cake
PHOTO: Rachel Marek, PROP STYLING: Sophie Babcock
This nostalgic Easter cake is flavorful with pineapple and mandarin oranges. It's easy to make thanks to a boxed cake mix.
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Schaum Torte
Jason Donnelly
This classic German dessert features layers of meringue, whipped cream, and berries. Make this showstopping Easter dessert with fresh raspberries or whatever seasonal fruit you like.
White Texas Sheet Cake
Jake Sternquist
If you need an Easter dessert that can serve a crowd, this is an easy recipe to get the job done. Instead of the usual chocolate you see in a Texas sheet cake, this sweet treat has almond flavoring, a crunchy pecan topping, and buttercream icing.
Pineapple Dump Cake
Jake Sternquist
We love dump cakes due to the fact you can assemble in the same pan, making for easy prep and minimal cleanup. Canned pineapple and a cake mix keep the ingredient list low for this cobbler-like dessert.
Strawberry Crunch Cake
Grant Webster
This cake will remind you of your favorite childhood ice cream bar. Our favorite part is the crunchy freeze-dried strawberry and crushed cookie topping. It's an Easter dessert recipe that'll earn rave reviews.
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Million Dollar Pie
Jacob Fox
Bring some nostalgic flair to your menu with this sweet Easter dessert. The no-bake pie has a fruity, tropical filling of coconut, pecans, pineapple, and orange held together with whipped topping.
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