23 Easy Easter Desserts That’ll Steal the Show This Spring

Posted 2026-03-16 14:00:13

23 Easy Easter Desserts That’ll Steal the Show This Spring

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.

Easter Dirt Cake

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Brie Goldman / Food Styling: Lauren McAnelly

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

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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

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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

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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

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Jake Sternquist

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.

Carrot-Parsnip Mini Cakes With Orange Drizzle

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Jacob Fox

This nostalgic Easter cake is flavorful with pineapple and mandarin oranges. It's easy to make thanks to a boxed cake mix.

Schaum Torte

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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

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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

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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.

Million Dollar Pie

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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.

Creamy Chocolate Cheesecake

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Kelsey Hansen / Food Styling: Lauren McAnelly

We're adding both milk and bittersweet chocolate to this creamy cheesecake recipe. The result is a luscious Easter dessert that's rich, decadent, and totally showstopping. Finish the cheesecake with a pile of homemade chocolate whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder.

Strawberry Delight

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Jake Sternquist

If you love cheesecake but want something a bit easier, try making Strawberry Delight. Start with a graham cracker crust and layer on a cheesecake cream, sliced strawberries, and whipped cream. Once chilled, slice the bars and top with more fresh strawberries.

Neiman Marcus Cake

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Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Ashley Sandoval

This shortcut Easter dessert starts with a boxed cake mix. We're dressing it up with butter, cream cheese, and vanilla. A touch of almond extract adds just the right amount of nutty flavor. Make these bars the night before you plan to serve, they're best when they've had a chance to cool completely.

Strawberry Brownies

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Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Ashley Sandoval

If you've never had strawberry brownies, consider this your invitation to give them a try. They've got the classic chewy brownie texture you know and love, but with plenty of strawberry flavor thanks to a boxed cake mix, strawberry jam, and freeze-dried berries.