56 Gorgeous Easter Cake Ideas

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56 Gorgeous Easter Cake Ideas1/56 Vertical Carrot Cake 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This vertical spin on a cherished classic is packed with spices and sure to impress. The brown butter cream cheese frosting truly takes the vertical cake over the top! —Mark Neufang, Milwaukee, Wisconsin This vertical spin on a cherished classic is packed with spices and sure to impress. The brown butter cream cheese frosting truly takes the cake! 2/56 Favorite Coconut Cake

My guests are glad I do!

11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I need an impressive dessert for a special occasion, this is the recipe I turn to. My guests are glad I do! —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana Coconut cake is one of the most popular Easter cakes. This version has three tender vanilla cake layers stacked together with vanilla frosting and encased in lots and lots of shredded coconut flakes. 3/56 Easter Nest Torte 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dan Roberts for

Your guests won’t be able to get enough of this unique Easter nest cake recipe

Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In this delectable dessert, a luscious cake layer nestles rich mousse and chocolate “twigs.” Your guests won’t be able to get enough of this unique Easter nest cake recipe. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen This delectable dessert features a luscious cake layer nestled between rich mousse and chocolate “twigs.” The fun and unique presentation combined with the indulgent taste make it the perfect centerpiece for your Easter table. 4/56 Lamb Cake 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easter Lamb

We continue to make it every Easter

Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother started the tradition of making this molded Easter lamb cake when I was little. We continue to make it every Easter. The memory is so special that I keep the lamb mold in my kitchen next to my cookbooks as a decoration. Make sure to grease and flour the mold really well so that the cake does not stick. — Debra Waggoner, Grand Island, Nebraska Baked in a lamb-shaped mold, this cake

is a nostalgic favorite

is a nostalgic favorite. It’s cute while adding a whimsical touch to the Easter table. Make sure to grease and flour the mold really well so that the cake doesn’t stick! 5/56 Hippity Hop Bunny Cake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hippity Hop Bunny Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 2 hours 30 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cute, festive cake will have your guests ‘hopping’ with happiness! Make the cake ahead and add the decorations close to its debut at your party or special occasion. —Taste

of Home Test Kitchen

of Home Test Kitchen This Easter cake is as cute as it is delicious. The dessert can be made ahead of time and decorated just before serving. This moist and fluffy festive treat will have your guests “hopping” with happiness! 6/56 Limoncello Tiramisu 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love everything about this wonderful dessert—from the light lemon flavor and creamy Mascarpone to the crunchy, crushed macaroon on top. We think you’ll enjoy it too.—Taste of Home

If you’re a fan of lemon desserts, this Limoncello Tiramisu is a must-try

Test Kitchen This dish offers a fun spring twist on the classic Italian dessert. The light lemon flavor and creamy Mascarpone make for a refreshing and tangy treat. If you’re a fan of lemon desserts, this Limoncello Tiramisu is a must-try. 7/56 Whipping Cream Pound Cake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Whipping Cream Pound Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 2 cakes (12 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cake never lasts long at family gatherings. Slices taste terrific whether served alone or topped with

fresh fruit

fresh fruit. —Shirley Tincher, Zanesville, Ohio When it comes to classic desserts, it’s hard to beat a whipped cream pound cake. This recipe yields a moist and tender cake that tastes delicious on its own or topped with fresh fruit. 8/56 Strawberry Poke Cake 46 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Poke Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: That classic spring treat—strawberry shortcake—takes on a wonderful new twist with this strawberry poke cake recipe. Strawberry gelatin and strawberries liven up each

Starting with a convenient boxed cake mix, this recipe is easy to prepare

pretty slice of this lovely layered cake that’s made from a convenient boxed mix. —Mary Jo Griggs, West Bend, Wisconsin Give the classic strawberry shortcake a wonderful new twist with this poke cake recipe. Made with strawberry gelatin and fresh strawberries, each slice of this lovely layer cake bursts with flavor. Starting with a convenient boxed cake mix, this recipe is easy to prepare. 9/56 Peter Rabbit Cake 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peter Rabbit Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: No bunny will be able to resist a slice of this adorable dessert

Creator: No bunny will be able to resist a slice of this adorable dessert. Baked and decorated ahead of time, the coconut-topped cake makes an eye-catching fitting finale to any Easter feast. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen This festive cake brings a touch of nostalgia to your celebration. Baked and decorated ahead of time, this coconut-topped cake is a fitting finale to any Easter feast. 10/56 Rhubarb Custard Cake 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved AUDREY ROMPON FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 50 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rhubarb thrives in

my northern garden and is one of the few crops the pesky moose don’t bother!

my northern garden and is one of the few crops the pesky moose don’t bother! Of all the desserts I’ve tried, this rhubarb custard cake is my first choice. It has old-fashioned appeal but is so simple to prepare. —Evelyn Gebhardt, Kasilof, Alaska This cake has old-fashioned appeal but is so simple to prepare. The tangy rhubarb perfectly complements the creamy custard. The result is a moist and tart cake. 11/56 Lemon Raspberry Cake 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: Want a change from chocolate cake?

From the Recipe Creator: Want a change from chocolate cake? Try this elegant lemon raspberry cake packed with refreshing citrus flavor, from the cake to the homemade lemon curd and creamy frosting. It won a blue ribbon at the Alaska State Fair and it’s definitely a winner with me. —Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin Packed with refreshing lemon flavor, this Easter cake is definitely a winner. From the cake to the homemade lemon curd and creamy frosting, it’s sweet and tangy. It won a blue ribbon at the Alaska State Fair, and it’s easy to see why with the burst of

citrus flavor in each bite

citrus flavor in each bite. 12/56 Strawberry Buttermilk Skillet Shortcake 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This scratch-made strawberry buttermilk cake is a family favorite. The recipe is over 100 years old, and I remember my grandma making it. We still carry on the family tradition by making this old-fashioned recipe each summer. —Claudia Lamascolo, Melbourne, Florida This scratch-made cake is a family favorite—it’s been passed down for over 100 years! The strawberries add

a burst of freshness that brings back memories of summers past

a burst of freshness that brings back memories of summers past. Not only is it nostalgic, but it’s also relatively easy to make with only 25 minutes of prep time. 13/56 Hawaiian Sunset Cake 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This three-layer sunset cake is pretty enough for company, but it’s so simple to make that you’ll find yourself baking it often. A boxed mix keeps it convenient while the fruity filling makes it a crowd-pleaser.

This three-layer cake is pretty—and pretty simple to make, too!

—Kara De la Vega, Suisun City, California Transport yourself to paradise with this Hawaiian Sunset Cake. This three-layer cake is pretty—and pretty simple to make, too! A boxed mix keeps it convenient, while the fruity filling makes it a crowd-pleaser. The vibrant colors and the tropical flavors of this cake are quite memorable. 14/56 Banana Pudding Cake 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved AUDREY ROMPON FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to make cakes, and my family loves banana pudding. One day while brainstorming