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15 Easy and Delicious Easter Desserts

April 10, 2020

Ever since I was a kid Easter has always been my favorite day out of all three hundred and sixty […]

Ever since I was a kid Easter has always been my favorite day out of all three hundred and sixty five. It’s almost brunch-o’clock and it’s no secret that I love a dessert that doubles as breakfast. If you are looking for an easy and delicious Easter treat to share with your love bunnies, take a peak at this list of easy and delicious springtime recipes. I hope you find a little something {or a few somethings} that will make your Easter celebration special.

Carrot Cake Loaf

This delicious, no-fuss carrot cake tastes just like it came straight out of your grandmother’s kitchen. It’s familiar and nostalgic in all the best ways and it could not be easier to make. It’s super moist and fluffy, perfectly spiced and topped with a silky smooth cream cheese glaze. What’s not to love?!

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

The fact that these cupcakes are super cute is obviously a selling point. But if you need further convincing, let me just repeat the words “brown butter cream cheese frosting”. Enough said.

Powdered Sugar Donut Cake

I could go on and on (and on!) about how good this donut cake is. Every bite makes you feel like a kid again and who doesn’t love a donut in cake form? It’s as easy as 1,2,3….just mix, bake and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Brown Sugar Bundt Cake

This brown sugar bundt cake isn’t likely to last long at Easter brunch, but if you happen to have any left over, a slice of this bundt makes the perfect parting gift for your guests as they head out the door. Just remind them to save it for Monday morning because cake for breakfast is always a good idea.

Vanilla Pound Cake

This classic pound cake is always a hit no matter the occasion. Dress it up with a side of fresh farmer’s market berries or add a handful of festive Easter sprinkles to the batter for a festive kid-friendly treat.

Key Lime Pie Bars

These three layer bars are sweet, tart and tangy all over. Make them ahead and serve them straight from the fridge. Mark my words, they will be the talk of your Easter table come Sunday!

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

A light and sweet lemon poppy seed cake with that will keep both kids and adults coming back for seconds. Topped with a simple glaze, this quick bread is a delicious addition to your Easter brunch buffet. If you can find some Meyer lemons, grab a handful and make this cake!

The Best Coconut Layer Cake

Every Easter table needs a show stopping centerpiece that says “Hello Spring!” I don’t make a lot of layer cakes so if I’m going to go through all the effort of baking and stacking and frosting and all that jazz, it had better be a really good cake. This cake is not just good. It’s not even great. It’s INCREDIBLE! Just add flowers!!

Lemon Brownies

Not to be confused with a lemon bar. Or a lemon “blondie”. These are brownies through and through. Pucker up lemon lovers….these lemon brownies are so good you may never have a lemon bar again!

Old Fashioned Donut Cake

Speaking of breakfast….how about a giant glazed old fashioned donut cake baked golden brown in a bundt pan? Ummm…yes, please! Perfectly moist and topped with a sweet vanilla drizzle, this cake tastes exactly like a classic old fashioned donut, but in cake form! Serve this cake warm on Easter morning and there won’t be a crumb left over. Promise.

Orange Pound Cake

Any cake that tastes like a Creamsicle is my kinda cake. Bursting with bright citrus flavor, this cake deserves a spot front and center at your Easter table.

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

These light and tender lemon poppy seed muffins have the most refreshing citrus flavor that just screams spring. Topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, these muffins are quick and delicious breakfast treat ready in minutes. Double the batch because these will disappear fast!

Mini Egg Brownies

Equal parts cute and delicious, these rich and fudgy brownies rival even the best of the box mixes. Stock up on a bag of Cadbury Mini Eggs and you’re in business!

Blueberry Crumb Cake

This cake is made up of three parts: the crumb topping (aka the best streusel you’ll ever have), the cake itself and the simple two-ingredient glaze. Put them all together and you’ll be sinking your fork into the most scrumptious blueberry crumb cake ever.

Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches

These cookie sandwiches are everything you love about carrot cake but in cookie form. You won’t find any raisins or nuts here, but I can offer you a cream cheese frosting like no other. Hint: it’s made with brown butter. Find this recipe in the pages of my debut cookbook, Stuffed: The Sandwich Cookie Book.