Easter Cake – Delicious Classic, Homemade, and Vegan Recipe
This festive Easter cake is a must-try for your easy Easter desserts list. Light, fluffy, and topped with powdered sugar and candy eggs—it’s perfect for your Easter themed desserts table. Bake it for family gatherings or brunch.
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Ingredients (Choose Your Version):
Option 1: Box Cake Version (Quick & Easy)
- 1 box yellow or vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients listed)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Candy-coated chocolate eggs or jellybeans for topping
- Easter Cake Topper
Option 2: From Scratch (Homemade Goodness)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ¾ cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
Option 3: Vegan & Dairy-Free
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup coconut oil (softened)
- 1 ¾ cups organic cane sugar
- 4 flax eggs (4 tbsp ground flaxseed + 12 tbsp water)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond or oat milk
Topping for All:
- Powdered sugar
- Candy eggs or jellybeans (use vegan options if needed)
How to Make Easter Cake – Step-by-Step Instructions
Ingredients (Basic Vanilla Cake):
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temp)
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or round cake pan. - Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. - Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. - Add Eggs and Vanilla:
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract. - Combine Wet and Dry:
Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk. Start and end with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix. - Bake:
Pour the batter into the greased Bundt cake pan. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. - Cool the Cake:
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. - Decorate:
Dust with powdered sugar or top with a simple glaze. Fill the center with candy eggs or jellybeans. Add chocolate eggs, colorful candies, or edible flowers for a festive Easter look.
This fluffy cake is one of the best Easter desserts recipes to serve after brunch or dinner. Both classic and easy Easter treats—plus a delicious vegan and dairy-free version everyone can enjoy.
Tip: Use pastel-colored candy eggs for that extra festive spring look.
Easter Cake Ideas
🐣 Classic Easter Bundt Cake
A light vanilla or lemon bundt cake topped with powdered sugar, glaze, and filled with mini chocolate eggs.
🥕 Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Moist carrot cake loaded with shredded carrots, nuts, and a creamy, tangy frosting—Easter classic!
🌸 Lemon Poppy Seed Easter Cake
Bright, fresh lemon cake with poppy seeds and a sweet lemon glaze—perfect spring vibes.
🐰 Bunny Shaped Easter Cake
Bake your favorite cake batter in a bunny mold or shape a round cake into a bunny face and decorate with frosting.
🍋 Mini Lemon Loaf Cakes
Individual lemon cakes glazed with icing and decorated with edible flowers or pastel sprinkles.
🪺 Bird Nest Cake
Chocolate cake topped with chocolate frosting, shredded coconut “nest,” and filled with candy eggs.
🌈 Layered Pastel Easter Cake
Bake three to four layers of pastel-colored cake and frost with vanilla buttercream for a stunning centerpiece.
🥥 Coconut Easter Cake
White cake covered in coconut shreds to look like a fluffy bunny tail—adorable and tasty.
🍫 Chocolate Drip Cake with Easter Eggs
Rich chocolate cake topped with ganache drip and decorated with mini chocolate eggs and sprinkles.
