Easter desserts have a way of making everything feel a little more magical. Light lemon curd, juicy strawberries, fluffy coconut, a little lavender, the moment these flavors show up in my kitchen, I know spring is finally here.
This is a collection of 17 easter treats I absolutely love, from show stopping centerpieces to delicate little bites with the prettiest pastel palettes. Spring baking recipes that feel fresh, floral, and just a little bit special.
Whether you’re hosting an easter brunch or just treating yourself to something sweet, these are the recipes worth making.
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1. Strawberry-Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
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If you love the classic strawberry rhubarb pairing, this cake is for you. Sweet, a little tart, with the softest buttermilk crumb underneath, it’s the kind of dessert that feels right at home.
2. The Best Lemon Coconut Cake
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Classic coconut cake with a spring refresh. A bright lemon base, fluffy coconut buttercream, and that irresistible toasted coconut finish. Simple and so, so good!
3. Meringue Nests
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Light, airy, filled with lemon curd and clouds of Chantilly cream, and topped with mini speckled eggs and edible flowers. Every single one looks like a little spring garden.
4. Earl Grey Bundt Cake with Blueberry Lavender Glaze
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Soft and fragrant with real Earl Grey tea, this bundt cake is topped with a dreamy blueberry lavender glaze that gives it a gorgeous pastel finish. The floral notes and delicate berry flavor make it a perfect centerpiece dessert for spring gatherings and Easter celebrations.
5. Swirled Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars
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These swirled carrot cake cheesecake bars combine two classic desserts in one irresistible bite. Moist spiced carrot cake is layered with creamy cheesecake and finished with a sweet vanilla icing for the perfect balance of cozy and rich. With their beautiful marbled layers, they make a stunning addition to any Easter dessert table!
6. Lemon Curd Cake
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With its soft crumb, creamy frosting, and glossy swirls of golden lemon curd, this cake feels like sunshine on a plate. The combination of smooth cream cheese topping and bright citrus flavor makes it both refreshing and indulgent. It’s a lovely centerpiece dessert for an Easter dessert table.
7. Robin Egg Snack Cake with Speckled Frosting
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Every Easter table needs a little something playful! A soft brown butter vanilla cake topped with the most charming speckled robin egg frosting, inspired by those little malted chocolate robin egg candies we all secretly love. Simple to make and so fun to bring to the table!
8. Strawberry Tart
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This one isn’t traditionally Easter, but when a tart looks this gorgeous it earns its spot. A tender pistachio lemon shortcrust filled with smooth cream and layered with fresh strawberries. It’s the dessert that quietly steals the show🤭
9. Bee Sting Cake
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A cake called Bee Sting? It had to be on this list! Soft brioche filled with cinnamon vanilla cream and topped with a golden honey almond crust. It’s simple, a little unexpected, and absolutely everyone will love.
10. Easter Bunny Puff Pastry Twists
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These cinnamon puff pastry twists shaped like bunnies are crispy, flaky, and just so cute they make everyone smile! Use cinnamon sugar, jam, or whatever filling you love most.
11. Strawberry Shortcake Macarons
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Those soft pastel shells and strawberry shortcake filling, too perfect not to include! Light, delicate, and the kind of thing that makes any dessert table look a little more beautiful.
12. Easter Egg Petit Fours
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Little speckled Easter egg petit fours that are almost too pretty to eat. Soft cake, curd, and jam tucked inside a smooth fondant shell, they’re whimsical and sweet, and make the perfect for little Easter gift.
13. Coconut Cream Cupcakes
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These coconut cream cupcakes are light, fluffy, and topped with a cloud of whipped frosting that looks just like a little bunny tail. Filled with creamy coconut custard and finished with toasted coconut, they’re a sweet and simple treat for any Easter dessert table!
14. Chocolate Mousse Easter Eggs
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Chocolate egg shells cracked open to reveal the silkiest chocolate mousse inside, topped with a little whipped cream and fresh strawberry. Stunning on the table and genuinely so fun to serve!
15. Lime Curd Cookies
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All the flavors of a key lime pie, but in cookie form. Chewy sugar cookies with crispy edges, a dollop of tart lime curd baked right into the center, and a dusting of graham cracker crumbs on top. Bright, zesty, and so addictive.
16. Soft Amaretti Cookies
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Soft Italian amaretti cookies with the sweetest little bunny ears made from sliced almonds. Such a simple detail that makes the whole thing feel so perfectly Easter.
17. Honey Lavender Marshmallows
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Soft, pillowy, and gently perfumed with honey and lavender. These marshmallows are as versatile as they are beautiful. Serve them as a light sweet on the Easter table, stir one into a warm drink at brunch, or wrap a few up as a thoughtful little gift!
Now the real question. What are you baking first?
Happy Easter, I hope your table is absolutely beautiful🌿