25+ Easter Desserts including classics like coconut cake and Easter egg candy, plus a few unique options like bunny munch or ambrosia salad. All are perfect for spring!
25+ Must-Try Easter Desserts
With Easter just over two weeks away, I thought now would be a good time to round up my favorite, best Easter desserts. This list features several of my top spring cakes as well as cookies, tarts, pies, and candies. Lots to choose from, and all are winners in my book!
My favorite recipe on this list is also the most nostalgic for me. Making old fashioned Easter egg candy was one of my family’s favorite traditions growing up. The recipe uses a sneaky secret ingredient (hint: it’s mashed potatoes) and is so versatile. It serves as the base for my potato candy and can be rolled into cigar shapes and coated in cinnamon for “cinnamon cigars”. It should be no surprise to you that my favorite is the chocolate dipped version though 😉
Check through this list and let me know if you see anything that you’ll be making for your Easter dessert table this year. There’s something here for everyone!
1. Easter Egg Candy
This recipe has been in my family for generations. My family looks forward to making it every year!
2. Hummingbird Cake
With bananas, pineapple, toasted nuts, and a luscious cream cheese frosting, this cake is a cousin to my carrot cake. I can’t decide which one makes a better Easter dessert!
3. Hot Cross Buns
Hot cross buns are a sweet, slightly spiced Easter tradition. Perfect served for breakfast or among your Easter desserts!
4. Carrot Cupcakes
Just like the cake, but cuter! If you like easy Easter desserts, this recipe is for you.
5. Peanut Butter Eggs
In case potato candy isn’t really your thing (don’t knock it til you try it, though!).
6. Angel Food Cake
Delicate, light, and airy, angel food cake is my favorite kind of cake any time of year, but it’s a must on the Easter dessert table. Also check out my strawberry lemon layered angel food cake or my angel food cupcakes!
7. Carrot Cake Cookies
One of my personal favorite gourmet cookie recipes, these cookies are much easier to make than the actual cake.
8. Coconut Cake
One of the most beloved Easter desserts, coconut cake is a classic for the holiday, especially if you prefer your cakes without carrots 😉
9. Ambrosia Salad
Light, fruity, and colorful ambrosia salad is a classic dessert that is so fun for Easter.
10. Carrot Cake
Is there a more quintessential Easter dessert? Moist, rich, and perfectly spiced, this would make a lovely centerpiece for your dessert table!
11. Lemon Bars
Bright and sunny lemon bars are so pretty for spring! This recipe uses a shortbread crust and my favorite lemon curd for the best flavor.
12. Banana Pudding
“I have made this 3 times in the last month (including the from-scratch vanilla wafers) and everyone has raved about it every time. There are never any leftovers because people go back for seconds (and thirds). Highly recommend!!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
13. Bunny Munch
Similar to moose munch, but homemade and so cute with Easter candies. This is one of the quickest and easiest Easter desserts!
14. Carrot Cake Cheesecake
Want to upgrade your cake? Stuff it with creamy cheesecake!
15. Chiffon Cake
With a hint of citrus and a springy texture, chiffon cake is a quintessential spring dessert!
16. Coconut Cream Bars
Quick and easy coconut cream bars are a bit different from your average Easter desserts.
17. Easter Sugar Cookies
How cute are these?! This recipe is so much fun to make with kids and would be a great alternative to dying eggs.
18. Lemon Cake
“Super light, lots of lemon, not too sweet or rich. Will be making this again. Would highly recommend!!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
19. Coconut Macaroons
Not to be confused with French macarons, coconut macaroons are chewy, super simple cookies.
20. Strawberry Cake
“This is my 15-year old grandson’s favorite cake for his birthday – Nothing else will do! It’s so delicious, everyone has seconds. Love that it’s made with fresh strawberries and not artificially colored Jello.”
21. New York Cheesecake
Smooth and custardy New York cheesecake will be the star of your Easter desserts! Serve with raspberry sauce or blueberry sauce for a fruity twist.
22. Fruit Tart
Feeling fruity? My gorgeous fruit tart is surprisingly simple to make, yet so impressive.
23. Banana Cake
Keep things easy with this banana sheet cake. The decoration is simple and the taste is unbelievable!
24. Lemon Blueberry Cake
This recipe is one of my most popular Easter desserts. It’s a must-try!
25. Lemon Tart
“AMAZING! This is such a fresh, bright, summery tart and using fresh-squeezed lemon juice makes allllll the difference in this tart’s flavor. I will 100% be making this again.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
26. Pound Cake
I also have a lemon pound cake, sour cream pound cake, and cream cheese pound cake.
27. Lemon Meringue Pie
Not into cakes or cookies? Serve up slices of lemon meringue pie instead! I have so many pie recipes that would make fabulous additions to your Easter desserts.
28. Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes
Inspired by pineapple upside down cake, these cupcakes are perfectly portioned Easter desserts.
29. Pavlova
Light and not too sweet, pavlova are so pretty topped with fresh berries and whipped cream!
30. Coconut Cream Pie
One of the most classic Easter desserts! I also have a banana cream pie, if that’s more your thing.
If you’ve had your fill of Easter desserts, keep scrolling for a few of my favorite Easter side dishes. If you want more ideas, many of the recipes from my list of Thanksgiving side dishes would also work nicely at Easter!
Enjoy, and happy Easter! 🐣
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Mary
I made these and they were great. I used a plat that holds deviled eggs for my mold. I spooned the mixture into the well when it was warm and let it set up until almost cool and then I used a butter knife to get them out of the molds. The mixture was still soft enough that I could smooth out the rough edges and any dents. It worked like a charm!
Sam
I’m so glad you enjoyed them so much, Mary! 🙂
Phyllis
wow. I want to make each and every one of these! I am leaning to Hummingbird for Easter though.
…or Lemon cake…..or…….
Sam
You can’t go wrong with any of these! 🙂
Joy
They all look so yummy! I loved making them!!!
Sam
I am so glad you enjoyed everything, Joy! 🙂
Eileen Wooldridge
is there any children’s recipes and also could you have any more chocolate recipes
Sam
Hi Eileen! Thank you for the suggestions! You can see all of my recipes on my recipe index page. Enjoy! 🙂