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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    15 Old-School Easter Bakes That Are Back in Style

    Published: Apr 17, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Remember those Easter bakes Grandma used to make that filled the whole house with the smell of sugar and love? They’re making a serious comeback, and honestly, it’s the cozy nostalgia we didn’t know we needed. From fluffy cakes to sweet buns that taste like childhood, these classics are totally stealing the spotlight again. Get ready to crave something a little retro and a whole lot delicious.

    Lemon Bundt Cake With Lemon Glaze And Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

    A Bundt cake with white icing drizzled in thick lines from the center outward, displayed on a white plate—one of the perfect sweet Easter treats, with frosting and a lemon softly blurred in the background.
    Lemon Bundt Cake With Lemon Glaze And Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.


     

    Lemon Bundt Cake made with fresh lemon juice, zest, and topped with a simple lemon glaze and a creamy lemon cream cheese frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Bundt Cake With Lemon Glaze And Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

    Cream Cheese Filled Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

    Carrot cake sandwich cookies on a cooling rack
    Cream Cheese Filled Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Celebrate Spring with all the flavors of a carrot cake but in cookie form with a cream cheese filled carrot cake cookie.
    Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Filled Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

    Lemon Shortbread Cookies With Lemon Zest

    Lemon Shortbread Cookies With Lemon Zest. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Buttery lemon shortbread cookies with fresh zest and a perfect touch of sweetness. Easy to make and deliciously melt-in-your-mouth.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Shortbread Cookies With Lemon Zest

    Carrot Cake Sheet Cake With A Buttermilk Twist

    Squares of carrot cake with thick, creamy white frosting are arranged on a wooden cake stand, making this one of the best spring desserts. Additional pieces sit invitingly on white plates in the background.
    Carrot Cake Sheet Cake With A Buttermilk Twist. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This Carrot Cake Sheet Cake is packed with fresh carrots, cinnamon, and pecans, then topped with rich cream cheese frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Sheet Cake With A Buttermilk Twist

    Swirled Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars

    Cheesecake bars on parchment paper
    Swirled Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Can’t decide between carrot cake and cheesecake? These carrot cake cream cheese bars are perfect for Spring.
    Get the Recipe: Swirled Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars

    Hummingbird Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Tray of sliced sheet cake topped with creamy white frosting and sprinkled with chopped pecans, with a serving spatula partially under one piece and a knife resting beside the tray.
    Hummingbird Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Hummingbird Sheet Cake combines ripe bananas, pineapple, and cinnamon with a rich cream cheese frosting and crunchy pecans.
    Get the Recipe: Hummingbird Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Old-Fashioned Angel Food Cake With Lemon Curd

    Old-Fashioned Angel Food Cake With Lemon Curd. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Light and fluffy Angel Food Cake made with egg whites, vanilla, and powdered sugar. A simple, airy dessert that’s like a slice of heaven.
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Angel Food Cake With Lemon Curd

    Fluffy Coconut Cake With Lemon Curd Filling

    Fluffy Coconut Cake With Lemon Curd Filling. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Delicious coconut cake with lemon curd filling and cream cheese frosting. A perfect balance of sweetness and tartness for your next special occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Fluffy Coconut Cake With Lemon Curd Filling

    Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy)

    Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Whip up these Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with oats, brown sugar, and a sweet glaze—just like the ones you loved as a kid.
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy)

    Bakery-Style Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

    Bakery-Style Lemon Poppy Seed Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This super moist and tender lemon poppy seed cake has a buttery, pound cake-like texture with a sweet lemon glaze popping with citrus flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Bakery-Style Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

    Glazed Strawberry Shortcake Cookies With Fresh Strawberries

    Five strawberry scones topped with white icing drizzle are arranged on a round cooling rack—a delightful quick dessert, with part of a gray cloth napkin visible to the side.
    Glazed Strawberry Shortcake Cookies With Fresh Strawberries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Glazed Strawberry Shortcake Cookies are perfectly sweet. With a pop of strawberry, they’re even better with glaze drizzled on top.
    Get the Recipe: Glazed Strawberry Shortcake Cookies With Fresh Strawberries

    Citrusy Lemon Chess Pie With Cornmeal

    A slice of pie being removed form a pie plate.
    Citrusy Lemon Chess Pie With Cornmeal. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Lemon Chess Pie is tangy with a smooth custard like filling. It’s a great citrus dessert perfect for Mother’s Day or Easter.
    Get the Recipe: Citrusy Lemon Chess Pie With Cornmeal

    Strawberry Jam Cake With Strawberry Frosting

    Strawberry Poke Cake in a baking pan.
    Strawberry Jam Cake With Strawberry Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Loaded with fresh strawberry sauce and a cream cheese whipped topping, this updated Strawberry Poke Cake will be your new go-to dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Jam Cake With Strawberry Frosting

    Tangy And Sweet Lemon Squares Recipe

    Two pieces of raspberry bars on a white plate.
    Tangy And Sweet Lemon Squares Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Discover a refreshing twist on the classic lemon squares recipe by adding a sweet cranberry layer. A light, refreshing dessert!
    Get the Recipe: Tangy And Sweet Lemon Squares Recipe

    Easter Bunny Cake (With Video!)

    Easter Bunny Cake (With Video!). Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This cute Easter Bunny Cake is made easy by using cake mix and a simple coconut buttercream frosting. Finish with coconut shreds and candy!
    Get the Recipe: Easter Bunny Cake (With Video!)

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