Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious Easter cake? This Easter cake recipe from BBC is the perfect treat to add to your holiday menu. With its moist and fluffy texture and delightful combination of flavors, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So, let's get baking and make this Easter extra special with this scrumptious cake!
Looking for a fun and festive dessert to serve at your next Easter gathering? Why not try making some adorable Easter cake pops? These bite-sized treats are perfect for both kids and adults, and they are surprisingly easy to make. All you need is some cake mix, frosting, and chocolate coating. Get creative and decorate them with pastel colors, sprinkles, and other Easter-themed toppings.
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Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: White Cake Mix, Vanilla Yogurt, Water, Egg Whites, Oil
Easter cake is a classic dessert that is a must-have for any Easter celebration. This rich and moist cake is usually made with layers of sponge or pound cake, filled with creamy frosting and topped with a variety of decorations such as Easter eggs, bunnies, and flowers. It's the perfect centerpiece for your dessert table and is sure to impress your guests.
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Easter Sunshine Cake
Main Ingredients: Butter Cake Mix, Mandarin Oranges, Vegetable Oil, Eggs
If you want to add a burst of sunshine to your Easter menu, try making an Easter sunshine cake. This gorgeous cake is made with layers of yellow cake filled with lemon curd and topped with a fluffy lemon buttercream frosting. The bright and tangy flavors will definitely put a smile on everyone's faces.
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Chocolate Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Superfine Sugar, Baking Soda, Baking
For all the chocolate lovers out there, a chocolate Easter cake is the perfect indulgence for your Easter celebration. This decadent cake is made with layers of rich chocolate cake, filled with chocolate ganache and topped with chocolate buttercream. Add some Easter-themed decorations on top for a festive touch.
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Ombre Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: White Cake Mix, Pink Food Coloring, Candy Melts, Candy
If you want to make a statement with your Easter cake, try making an ombre Easter cake. This stunning cake is made with layers of cake in different shades of pastel colors, creating a beautiful gradient effect. It's a simple yet elegant way to add some color to your dessert table.
If you prefer a lighter and more refreshing dessert for your Easter celebration, a lemon Easter cake might be just what you need. This tangy and zesty cake is made with layers of lemon sponge cake, filled with lemon curd and topped with a light and fluffy lemon buttercream frosting. It's the perfect balance of sweet and sour.
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Yeasted Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Dry Yeast, Egg Yolks, Egg, Salt
In some cultures, yeasted Easter cake is a traditional dessert served during Easter. This cake is made with a sweet yeast dough, similar to a brioche, and is usually filled with raisins, candied fruit, and nuts. It's a delicious and slightly different option for those looking for a unique Easter dessert.
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Strawberry Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Unsalted
Spring is the season for strawberries, so why not incorporate them into your Easter cake? A strawberry Easter cake is made with layers of vanilla sponge cake, filled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, and topped with more strawberries and a light dusting of powdered sugar. It's a fresh and fruity dessert that is perfect for the season.
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Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: Yellow Cake Mix, Oil, Water, Eggs, Whipped Cream
Sometimes, simple is best. A classic Easter cake, made with layers of vanilla or chocolate sponge cake, filled and topped with creamy frosting and decorated with Easter-themed candies and decorations, is always a crowd-pleaser. It's a versatile option that you can customize to your liking.
In Italy, Easter is a big holiday, and they have their own traditional dessert for the occasion: Italian Easter cake, also known as Colomba di Pasqua. This cake is shaped like a dove, with a sweet and soft dough filled with candied fruit and almonds. It's a tasty and unique option for your Easter dessert spread.
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Hazelnut Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: Butter, White Sugar, Light Brown Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla
If you're a fan of nutty flavors, you'll love a hazelnut Easter cake. This delicious cake is made with layers of hazelnut sponge cake, filled with a creamy hazelnut filling and topped with a smooth hazelnut buttercream. It's a rich and indulgent dessert that is perfect for the holiday.
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Carrot Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: Carrots, Sunflower Oil, Large Eggs, Light Brown Sugar
Carrot cake is a popular dessert for Easter because it's said to be a symbol of fertility and rebirth, fitting for the holiday. This moist and flavorful cake is made with grated carrots, spices, and sometimes nuts, and is usually topped with a cream cheese frosting. It's a delicious and festive option for your Easter celebration.
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Easter cake “Wreath”
Main Ingredients: Yolk, Flour, Sugar, Butter, Yeast, Eggs, Milk, Powdered
If you want to get creative with your Easter cake, try making an Easter cake "wreath." This unique dessert is made by shaping and layering round cakes to create a wreath-like shape. You can decorate it with pastel frosting and Easter candies to make it look like a festive wreath. It's a fun and eye-catching option for your dessert table.
Looking for a portable and bite-sized Easter dessert? Try making some Easter cake balls. These little treats are made by crumbling up cake, mixing it with frosting, and rolling it into balls. You can then dip them in chocolate and decorate them with sprinkles or other Easter-themed toppings. They are a fun and delicious option for kids and adults alike.
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Easy Pastel Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: White Cake Mix, Water, Egg Whites, Vegetable Oil, Sour
If you're short on time but still want to make a beautiful Easter dessert, an easy pastel Easter cake might be the way to go. You can use a boxed cake mix and add food coloring to create a pastel-colored cake. Then, top it with some vanilla frosting and decorate it with pastel candies or sprinkles. It's easy to make, but still looks impressive.
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My Coconut Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Salt, Baking Powder, Vanilla, Large
Coconut lovers, rejoice! A coconut Easter cake is a must-try for the holiday. This delicious cake is made with layers of coconut sponge cake, filled with coconut cream, and topped with a creamy coconut frosting. You can even add some shredded coconut on top for an extra crunch.
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Coconut Carrot Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: Carrots, Shredded Coconut, Chopped Walnuts, Currants
If you can't decide between a carrot cake or a coconut cake for Easter, why not have both? A coconut carrot Easter cake combines the best of both worlds, with layers of moist carrot cake and coconut cream filling, topped with a coconut cream cheese frosting. It's a unique and delicious dessert that is sure to please.
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Frosted Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: White Chocolate, Milk, Butter, Plain Flour, Baking
If you want to take your Easter cake to the next level, try making a frosted Easter cake. This stunning dessert is made by stacking different-sized cakes and frosting them to create a tiered effect. You can decorate it with pastel flowers, Easter eggs, and other decorations to make it look like a work of art.
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Chocolate Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: Butter, Caster Sugar, Large Eggs, Vanilla Extract
You can never have too much chocolate at Easter, so why not make a double chocolate Easter cake? This rich and decadent dessert is made with layers of chocolate sponge cake, filled with chocolate ganache and topped with a silky chocolate buttercream. It's a chocolate lover's dream come true.
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Easy Easter cake
Main Ingredients: Self Raising Flour, Caster Sugar, Unsalted Butter
If you're short on time or baking skills, don't worry; you can still make a delicious Easter cake with minimal effort. An easy Easter cake is made with a store-bought angel food cake, topped with whipped cream and decorated with colorful Easter candies or fruit. It's simple, but still tasty and festive.
Looking for a fun and festive treat to make this Easter? These Easter cake pops are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Made with a moist and flavorful cake base, these cake pops are coated in a colorful candy shell and decorated with cute Easter designs. They’re perfect for Easter parties or as a unique addition to your holiday dessert table.
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Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: White Cake Mix, Vanilla Yogurt, Water, Egg Whites, Oil
If you’re looking for a traditional Easter dessert, look no further than this classic Easter cake. With its light and fluffy texture and delicate flavors, this cake is sure to be a favorite among your family and friends. Top it off with some pastel-colored frosting and Easter-themed decorations for a festive touch.
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Easter Sunshine Cake
Main Ingredients: Butter Cake Mix, Mandarin Oranges, Vegetable Oil, Eggs
Bring some sunshine to your Easter celebration with this delicious and cheerful Easter sunshine cake. This cake is bursting with bright and fresh flavors, perfect for welcoming springtime. Decorate with some cute Easter-themed decorations for a fun and festive touch.
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Chocolate Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Superfine Sugar, Baking Soda, Baking
For all the chocolate lovers out there, this chocolate Easter cake is a must-try. With layers of rich and decadent chocolate cake, creamy chocolate frosting, and topped with an assortment of Easter candies, this cake is a chocolate lover’s dream come true. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth this holiday.
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Ombre Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: White Cake Mix, Pink Food Coloring, Candy Melts, Candy
Looking to add some color to your Easter festivities? This ombre Easter cake is the perfect way to do just that. With layers of cake in various pastel shades, this cake is a showstopper. Top it off with some Easter decorations and you have a beautiful and tasty centerpiece for your holiday celebration.
If you’re a fan of tangy and refreshing flavors, this lemon Easter cake is a must-try. With a moist and zesty lemon cake base and a creamy lemon frosting, this cake is perfect for welcoming the spring season. Top it off with some cute Easter decorations and you have a festive and delicious dessert for your holiday gathering.
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Yeasted Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Dry Yeast, Egg Yolks, Egg, Salt
This yeasted Easter cake is a twist on the traditional Easter bread. Made with a sweet and buttery dough, this cake is filled with raisins and topped with a glaze and colorful sprinkles. A perfect addition to your Easter brunch spread.
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Strawberry Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Unsalted
For a taste of spring in every bite, try this strawberry Easter cake. Made with a light and airy sponge cake, this cake is layered with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Decorate with some pastel-colored frosting and Easter candies for a festive touch.
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Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: Yellow Cake Mix, Oil, Water, Eggs, Whipped Cream
Another traditional Easter cake option, this cake is simple yet delicious. Made with a classic vanilla or chocolate cake base and topped with a creamy frosting, this cake is a crowd-pleaser. Add some Easter decorations or colored sprinkles for a festive touch.
This Italian Easter cake, also known as a “ciambellone,” is a classic Easter treat. Made with a moist and dense cake base, this cake is flavored with lemon and vanilla and topped with a glaze and colorful sprinkles. A perfect addition to your holiday dessert table.
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Hazelnut Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: Butter, White Sugar, Light Brown Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla
For a unique and delicious Easter dessert, try this hazelnut Easter cake. Made with a flavorful hazelnut cake base and topped with a rich and creamy chocolate hazelnut frosting, this cake is sure to impress. Decorate with some Easter candies or chocolate eggs for a festive touch.
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Carrot Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: Carrots, Sunflower Oil, Large Eggs, Light Brown Sugar
This carrot Easter cake is a classic and beloved Easter dessert. Made with a moist and flavorful carrot cake base and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, this cake is a must-try. Decorate with some cute Easter-themed decorations for a fun and festive touch.
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Easter cake “Wreath”
Main Ingredients: Yolk, Flour, Sugar, Butter, Yeast, Eggs, Milk, Powdered
This Easter cake “wreath” is a unique and beautiful addition to your holiday dessert table. Made with a ring-shaped cake and decorated with colorful frosting and Easter candies, this cake is sure to impress your guests. Plus, it’s a fun and creative way to incorporate the Easter theme into your dessert.
If you’re looking for a bite-sized Easter treat, these Easter cake balls are the perfect option. Made with crumbled cake and frosting, rolled into balls, and coated in a candy shell, these cake balls are easy to make and customizable with different cake and frosting flavors. Decorate with some Easter-themed sprinkles or designs for a festive touch.
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Easy Pastel Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: White Cake Mix, Water, Egg Whites, Vegetable Oil, Sour
This easy pastel Easter cake is perfect for those who want a simple yet beautiful dessert for their holiday celebration. Made with a boxed cake mix and topped with pastel-colored frosting and Easter decorations, this cake is quick and easy to make, but still looks impressive.
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My Coconut Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Salt, Baking Powder, Vanilla, Large
For a taste of the tropics this Easter, try this coconut Easter cake. Made with a light and fluffy coconut cake base and topped with a coconut cream cheese frosting, this cake is a delicious and unique addition to your holiday dessert table. Decorate with some toasted coconut and Easter candies for a festive touch.
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Coconut Carrot Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: Carrots, Shredded Coconut, Chopped Walnuts, Currants
Combine two classic Easter flavors with this coconut carrot Easter cake. Made with a moist and flavorful carrot cake base, flavored with coconut, and topped with a coconut cream cheese frosting, this cake is a delicious and unique twist on the traditional carrot cake. Add some Easter decorations for a festive touch.
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Frosted Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: White Chocolate, Milk, Butter, Plain Flour, Baking
This frosted Easter cake is a simple yet delicious option for your holiday celebration. Made with a classic vanilla or chocolate cake base and topped with a rich and creamy frosting, this cake is a crowd-pleaser. Decorate with some pastel-colored frosting and Easter candies for a festive touch.
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Chocolate Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: Butter, Caster Sugar, Large Eggs, Vanilla Extract
For a showstopper dessert, try this chocolate Easter cake. Made with layers of rich and decadent chocolate cake, filled and topped with chocolate frosting, and decorated with Easter candies and designs, this cake is sure to impress. A chocolate lover’s dream come true.
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Easy Easter cake
Main Ingredients: Self Raising Flour, Caster Sugar, Unsalted Butter
If you’re short on time but still want to make a delicious Easter dessert, this easy Easter cake is the perfect option. Made with a boxed cake mix and topped with a simple frosting and Easter decorations, this cake is quick and easy to make, but still looks and tastes great.
The Perfect Easter Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Gradually add in the flour mixture, alternating with the buttermilk and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan and cooling completely on a wire rack.
Serve and enjoy your delicious Easter cake!
Additional Tips:
If you want to add more flavor to your cake, you can brush the top with a simple syrup made of equal parts of water and sugar, infused with your choice of flavoring such as lemon zest or almond extract. This will add moisture to the cake and give it an extra burst of flavor.
You can also decorate your cake with colored Easter eggs or cute Easter-themed decorations to make it even more festive and fun for the holiday.
Conclusion:
With this Easter cake recipe from BBC, you can create a delicious and eye-catching dessert that will be loved by all. So, gather your ingredients and get baking to make this Easter a memorable one with this scrumptious cake!