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    24 Sweet Easter Treats Worth Making Again (and Again)

    Published: Apr 11, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    You have to check out these sweet Easter treats I found—they’re seriously next-level cute and delicious. I’m talking about the kind of sweets that make you want to bake them again before the first batch even cools. Whether you’re into classic flavors or fun, colorful twists, there’s something in here that’ll totally steal the show. Trust me, these are the goodies you’ll want to bring back every spring.

    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

    Easter Bunny Cake (With Video!)

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

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    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!)

    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

    Award Winning Best Carrot Cake Recipe

    Award Winning Best Carrot Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    This award winning carrot cake recipe is moist and tender with pineapple, spices, and an addictive brown butter cream cheese frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Award Winning Best Carrot Cake Recipe

    Strawberry Shortbread Bars

    A close-up of a crumbly Dessert Bar with a fruity filling, missing a bite, resting on a white plate decorated with pink flowers.
    Strawberry Shortbread Bars. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Strawberry Shortbread Bars have shortbread on both the top and bottom with a layer of cream cheese and strawberries in the middle. Buttery, sweet and crunchy all at the same time.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Shortbread Bars

    Moist And Fluffy Lemon Cupcakes With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

    Four cupcakes with white frosting and sprinkles on a wooden plate.
    Moist And Fluffy Lemon Cupcakes With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Fluffy lemon cupcakes with fresh lemon zest and juice, topped with smooth lemon cream cheese frosting. Light, tangy, and packed with fresh lemon flavor!
    Get the Recipe: Moist And Fluffy Lemon Cupcakes With Lemon 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

    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

    Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble/Crisp With A Buttery Pecan Topping

    A baking dish of strawberry rhubarb crisp with a scoop of ice cream.
    Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble/Crisp With A Buttery Pecan Topping. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Strawberry and Rhubarb Crumble is naturally sweet and bursting with flavor. With simple ingredients and a streusel topping, you get tart and sweet.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble/Crisp With A Buttery Pecan Topping

    Moist Berry-Filled Chantilly Cake (Vanilla Layer Cake)

    Moist Berry-Filled Chantilly Cake (Vanilla Layer Cake). Photo credit: Frosting and Fettuccine.

    This berry-filled Chantilly cake is made up of fluffy vanilla cake layers. It’s filled with a light mascarpone frosting and fresh berries. The perfect treat for spring and summer!
    Get the Recipe: Moist Berry-Filled Chantilly Cake (Vanilla Layer Cake)

    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

    Light And Moist Vanilla Cupcakes With Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    Light And Moist Vanilla Cupcakes With Vanilla Buttercream Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Light, fluffy Vanilla Cupcakes made with a dreamy vanilla buttercream frosting. A classic, buttery-sweet treat for any occasion!
    Get the Recipe: Light And Moist Vanilla Cupcakes With Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    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

    Pink Lemonade Cookies With Raspberry Lemon Filling

    Pink Lemonade Cookies With Raspberry Lemon Filling. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Tangy pink lemonade cookies with fresh lemon and raspberry filling. A buttery, citrusy treat everyone will love!
    Get the Recipe: Pink Lemonade Cookies With Raspberry Lemon Filling

    No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling

    No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    A tangy lemon curd pie with a creamy filling and vanilla wafer crust. Bright, zesty, and perfect for any lemon lover.
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling

    Easy Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake

    Easy Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Make this easy Bisquick strawberry shortcake with juicy berries and whipped cream. A classic, crowd-pleasing dessert loved by all!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake

    Sweet And Tangy Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

    Sweet And Tangy Lemon Meringue Cupcakes. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These Lemon Meringue Cupcakes are packed with fresh lemon flavor and topped with a golden broiled meringue for a sweet, tangy, and fluffy dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Sweet And Tangy Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

    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.

    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

    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

    Easter Basket Cookie Cups

    Easter Basket Cookie Cups. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

    Easter cookie cups are a fun treat with a sugar cookie base, buttercream, and candy chocolate eggs. An easy Easter dessert everyone will love!
    Get the Recipe: Easter Basket Cookie Cups

    Lemon Cookies

    Lemon Cookies. Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

    Are you a lemon lover? Then you have to make these gluten-free lemon cookies. They are naturally egg-free, and can be made without dairy.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Cookies

    Four Ingredient Haystack Cookies With White Chocolate

    Three dessert plates with haystack cookies.
    Four Ingredient Haystack Cookies With White Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Old-fashioned haystack cookies are made from the easiest no-bake recipe. Creamy, crispy, and perfectly sweet with just a hint of saltiness.
    Get the Recipe: Four Ingredient Haystack Cookies With White Chocolate

    Old Fashioned Southern Pecan Praline Recipe

    Pecan pralines on a cooling rack.
    Old Fashioned Southern Pecan Praline Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Pralines are a Southern classic! Homemade caramel cross between a candy and a cookie. A heavenly treat that just takes 10 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Southern Pecan Praline Recipe

    Mini Bunny Cakes

    Mini Bunny Cakes. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Our Mini Bunny Cakes are perfect for Easter and spring celebrations. Easy to make and irresistibly cute, these treats combine whimsy with delicious tropical flavors. Ideal for all ages!
    Get the Recipe: Mini Bunny Cakes

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