21 Easter Desserts That Are Actually Fun to Make

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Looking for a fun Easter dessert? We have quite a few! Not only are these recipes perfect for Easter, but they are also nice and easy to make, so you can enjoy your time in the kitchen as you create beautiful sweet treats. You are sure to find something that will make a memorable sweet ending to this year’s Easter meal. Make a few of these recipes, and as we all know, you can never have too much dessert!

Easter Poke Cake

This Easter Poke Cake is an easy Easter dessert that will wow your guests! It’s moist, delicious, and full of pretty pastel colors. It is also one of the easiest desserts to make and big enough to feed a crowd!

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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Guaranteed to be moist and delicious, this homemade from scratch Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is sure to be a winner! It is a fun mini twist on a classic Easter dessert.

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Rice Krispies Hidden Surprise Egg Treats

These sweet Rice Krispies Hidden Surprise Easter Egg Treats are part craft, part yummy Easter treat! Get the kids involved to make these cute and fun cookie-candy bites.

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Strawberry Icebox Cake

You’re only three ingredients away from the perfect strawberry icebox cake! Layer Cool Whip, strawberries, and graham crackers and pop it in the fridge for the most magical no-bake dessert!

Go to the recipe: Strawberry Icebox Cake

Coconut Cake

Need a dessert for a big Easter gathering? My moist and rich coconut sheet cake bakes up in a 9×13 inch pan to make plenty of servings for everyone. Sprinkle it with shredded coconut for even more coconut flavor!

Go to the recipe: Coconut Cake

Zucchini Carrot Bars with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

A twist on a traditional carrot cake, these zucchini carrot bars are easy to handle and topped with a zingy lemon cream cheese frosting. Plus, veggies are tucked in the batter for even more flavor and texture and added nutrients, too.

Go to the recipe: Zucchini Carrot Bars

Hummingbird Cake

This traditional Southern cake is packed with banana, pineapple, and chopped pecans for incredible flavor and texture. It’s filled and frosted with a sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting. Hummingbird cake is sure to become one of your Easter favorites!

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Coconut Cream Cake

This luscious coconut cream cake could not be easier to make. To help with prep, it uses a box cake mix and is topped with Cool Whip and sweetened shredded coconut. It will become a staple in your lineup of Easter dessert recipes.

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Lemon Bundt Cake

I love lemony desserts, and they feel just right at Easter time. The perfect recipe to the occasion, my lemon bundt cake is a pretty cake filled with bright and tart lemon flavors. Then, we top it with a drizzle of lemon glaze for an extra punch of citrus flavor.

Go to the recipe: Lemon Bundt Cake

Lemon Cookies

For a simple Easter dessert, try these lemon cookies served with a side of vanilla ice cream or just a cup of tea. They’re made with boxed cake mix, meaning they come together in minutes yet taste like you were baking all day.

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Lemon Bars

These old-fashioned lemon bars pair a buttery shortbread crust with a sweet-and-tangy lemon filling and a dusting of powdered sugar. You can’t go wrong with this classic lemon dessert!

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Lemon Meringue Pie

Another classic lemon dessert, lemon meringue pie is a wonderful way to end Easter dinner. Our from-scratch recipe tops a sweet, tart lemon filling with fluffy meringue and is big on citrus flavor.

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Coconut Macaroon Nests

Your Easter dessert will be extra memorable if you serve this sweet little dessert. Mini eggs are nestled on top of dark chocolate and placed inside adorable macaroon cookie nests. The whole family loves these!

Go to the recipe: Coconut Macaroon Nests

Banana Cake

Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is perfect for a party, celebration—or just because! The tangy, rich frosting is oh-so-perfect with the sweet banana cake.

Go to the recipe: Banana Cake

Chocolate Cream Pie

I’ve got to include at least one chocolate recipe, and this chocolate cream pie fits the bill. It’s super easy to make, too, with a pre-made crust, instant chocolate pudding, and whipped topping.

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No- Bake Cheesecake

Try our no-bake cheesecake recipe when you want a crowd-pleasing Easter dessert that’s a breeze to make. Using ingredients like cream cheese, cool whip, and a graham cracker crust, this dessert comes together in less than 20 minutes.

Go to the recipe: No-Bake Cheesecake

Carrot Cake Cookies

If you don’t feel like going full out with a carrot cake, make the next best thing with these carrot cake cookies. The little bite-sized treats have everything you love about carrot cake, in the form of a handheld, easy to make cookie!

Go to the recipe: Carrot Cake Cookies

Pink Velvet Cake

Embrace those spring Easter pastel colors with this pink velvet cake. The pink velvet cake tastes very similar to its cousin, the red velvet cake. It’s slightly tangy, very moist, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.

Go to the recipe: Pink Velvet Cake

Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake

This pretty in pink Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake is a gorgeous spring dessert that’s luscious with strawberries and topped with fluffy Cool Whip frosting and crunchy Golden Oreos.

Go to the recipe: Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake

Cadbury Egg Cookies

These Cadbury egg cookies are a perfect Easter treat that is surprisingly easy to make. Now you can have your favorite Easter candy and a cookie at the same time!

Go to the recipe: Cadbury Egg Cookies