Celebrating Easter? Discover 637 festive recipes in The Easter Cookbook — everything from holiday brunch to a showstopping Easter dinner.
I’ve gathered nine Easter baking recipes that turn your kitchen into a spring celebration, from kid‑friendly classic sugar cookies and quick jelly‑bean drops to gluten‑free peanut‑butter egg candies. You’ll also find a moist coconut nest cake with lemon cream cheese frosting, a spiced carrot cake, a fresh lemon‑blueberry layer cake, coconut chocolate cupcakes, a hummingbird bundt cake, and a no‑bake cheesecake. Keep going and you’ll discover all the details you need.
1. Classic Easter Sugar Cookies – Kid‑Friendly Decorating
The soft, buttery dough of classic Easter sugar cookies—infused with vanilla and a hint of almond—makes them perfect for a kid‑friendly baking session.
I whisk flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and baking powder, then roll and cut shapes. Kids decorate with pastel icing, creating bunnies, eggs, and carrots.
Two icing recipes let them drizzle or pipe, fostering creativity, teamwork, and basic baking skills.
2. Easter Jelly Bean Sugar Cookies – No‑Roll, No‑Cut Method
I’ll show you how to whip up Easter Jelly Bean Sugar Cookies in under 30 minutes without ever rolling dough or hunting for cookie cutters.
I mix nine simple ingredients, drop spoonfuls onto a sheet, and press bright jellybeans right into each mound. The cookies bake fast, stay soft, and look festive.
Kids love pressing beans, making it a quick, fun Easter activity.
3. Easter Peanut Butter Egg Candies (GF) – No‑Bake Chocolate Treats
Three simple steps turn creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and a touch of sweetener into glossy, egg‑shaped candies that set in minutes—no oven required.
I mix the butter and sugar, roll the dough into eggs, then dip each piece in melted chocolate. A pinch of coarse salt adds contrast.
The result is a gluten‑free, festive treat that’s quick, customizable, and perfect for Easter gifting.
4. Easter Coconut Nest Cake – Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
After enjoying the quick, no‑bake peanut butter egg candies, I turn my attention to a breezy, family‑friendly bake: the Easter Coconut Nest Cake with lemon cream cheese frosting.
I love its moist Bundt texture, bright coconut flavor, and zesty lemon frosting that balances sweetness.
Kids sprinkle sweetened coconut flakes and colorful candy‑coated eggs, creating a festive nest that dazzles every Easter table.
5. Easter Carrot Cake – Moist, Spiced Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
The carrot cake, speckled with bright orange shreds, brings spring’s sweetness straight to the table, and I’m thrilled to share how its moist, spiced crumb pairs perfectly with a tangy cream‑cheese frosting.
I grate carrots, add cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and fold in pineapple for extra tenderness.
The frosting balances spice with tang, while nuts or edible flowers crown the festive, spring‑ready dessert.
6. Easter Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake – Fresh Berries & Cream Cheese Frosting
Spring’s bright flavors come together in my Easter Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake, where fluffy vanilla layers burst with lemon zest and juicy blueberries.
A silky cream‑cheese frosting adds a tangy, creamy finish that’s perfect for festive gatherings. I fold fresh berries between each tier, then chill the cake so the frosting sets smoothly.
A final garnish of sliced lemons and extra blueberries gives it an elegant, spring‑ready look.
7. Easter Coconut Chocolate Cupcakes – Ganache‑Filled With Coconut Frosting
Chocolate meets tropical bliss in my Easter Coconut Chocolate Cupcakes, where a velvety ganache hides inside each moist chocolate base and a fluffy coconut cream‑cheese frosting crowns the top.
I heat heavy cream, pour it over chocolate, and let it set for silky filling.
I pipe frosting, sprinkle toasted coconut flakes, and add pastel Easter candies.
Kids and adults adore the rich, festive bite.
8. Easter Hummingbird Bundt Cake – Banana‑Pineapple‑Pecan With Cinnamon Glaze
After swapping the rich ganache of my coconut chocolate cupcakes for something lighter, I turn to an Easter Hummingbird Bundt Cake that blends ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and toasted pecans into a moist, spring‑ready loaf.
I mash overripe bananas, drain pineapple, fold in pecans, and spice with cinnamon. The sweet cinnamon glaze adds a glossy finish.
Prepare a day ahead, store airtight, and enjoy intensified flavor.
9. Easter No‑Bake Cheesecake – Light, Creamy, Ready‑Ahead Dessert
I love how a no‑bake cheesecake can be both light and creamy while staying super easy to put together for Easter.
I combine a buttery graham‑cracker crust with a silky blend of cream cheese, sugar, and whipped cream, then chill it ahead of time.
I add lemon, vanilla, or chocolate for flavor, and finish with fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or pastel sprinkles for a festive touch.