30 Easter Cake Recipes That Are Sure to Impress

Wondering what to serve for dessert after your Easter dinner? You’ve got plenty of sweet options, including cookies and cupcakes—but few treats offer the same wow factor as cake. Whether you choose a carrot cake layered with cream cheese frosting, a rich-and-creamy cheesecake or a too-cute confection shaped like a bunny or chick, you’ll find that all of the recipes in this roundup are sure to impress, starting with this adorable bunny. Our step-by-step guide makes it easy to turn two 9-inch round cakes into a rabbit—and a simple layer of buttercream frosting and coconut makes the perfect fluffy coat.

All it takes is two layers of chocolate cake, buttercream frosting and a couple handfuls of pretty colored candies for this festive Easter dessert.

This decadent cake is an edible display for your Easter candy too. Candy eggs fill the "nest" made of entirely of chocolate-flavored cake, frosting and cereal coating. Your guests will be dying to dig in.

Crushed pineapple in the batter gives this cake a dense pound cake-like texture, which is helpful when anchoring the cupcakes and decorating. The cakes and cupcakes can be made a day ahead and wrapped in plastic wrap. Don't worry if you're frosting job doesn't look perfect — covering the cake with coconut hides every flaw.