19+ Easter Gateau Recipe Try These Culinary Delights!
Published on: Mar 15, 2024
Easter is a special time of the year, filled with joy, hope, and delicious treats. And one of the most iconic Easter desserts is the traditional Easter gateau. This delectable cake is a staple in many households, and it's no wonder why – with its rich flavors and festive decorations, it's the perfect way to celebrate the holiday. If you want to impress your family and friends this Easter, follow this professional and well-organized recipe to create the perfect Easter gateau.
Main Ingredients: Pie Crust, Red Pepper, Onions, Garlic Cloves, Eggs
Impress your guests with this delicious and savory Caramelized Onion Pie for your Easter brunch. The flaky pastry crust is filled with a rich and caramelized onion filling, perfect for any springtime gathering. This recipe is easy to make and will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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Glazed Easter Ham
Main Ingredients: Fully Cooked Bone In Ham, Whole Cloves, Brown Sugar
Easter just isn't complete without a glazed ham as the centerpiece of the table. This recipe for Glazed Easter Ham is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The ham is coated with a sweet and tangy glaze made with honey, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard before being roasted to perfection. It's a classic Easter dish that never goes out of style.
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Traditional Easter Dinner
Main Ingredients: Spiral Cut Ham, Brown Sugar, Maple Syrup, Pineapple
For a traditional Easter dinner, look no further than this recipe. Tender and juicy roasted lamb is served alongside roasted potatoes, glazed carrots, and a fresh spring salad for a complete and satisfying meal. This recipe is perfect for a smaller gathering or can easily be doubled for a larger crowd.
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Easter Sunshine Cake
Main Ingredients: Butter Cake Mix, Mandarin Oranges, Vegetable Oil, Eggs
Add a burst of sunshine to your Easter celebration with this delicious and bright Easter Sunshine Cake. This light and fluffy cake is flavored with lemon and orange zest and topped with a creamy vanilla buttercream frosting. Decorate with colorful sprinkles or fresh flowers for a festive touch.
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Traditional Italian Easter Pie
Main Ingredients: Powdered Sugar, Large Eggs, Pure Vanilla Extract
In Italy, Easter is celebrated with a traditional savory pie called pastiera. This Italian Easter Pie is filled with a creamy and flavorful mixture of ricotta cheese, eggs, and candied citrus, all encased in a flaky pastry crust. It's a unique and delicious addition to any Easter menu.
Teach the story of Easter with these fun and tasty Easter Resurrection Rolls. Crescent roll dough is wrapped around a marshmallow to represent Jesus' body, and as it bakes, the marshmallow disappears to symbolize his resurrection. This recipe is perfect for involving kids in the Easter story in a delicious way.
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Italian Easter Bread
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Whole Milk, Granulated Sugar
This Italian Easter Bread, also known as pane di Pasqua, is a sweet and festive addition to any Easter table. The dough is flavored with orange zest and anise seeds and topped with colorful eggs, representing new life and rebirth. It's a beautiful and delicious way to celebrate the holiday.
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Easter Dirt Cake
Main Ingredients: Oreo Cookies, Cream Cheese, Soften, Butter, Powdered
Looking for a fun and easy dessert for Easter? Try this Easter Dirt Cake! Oreo cookie crumbs are layered with a creamy pudding mixture and topped with colorful candies and edible grass. Kids and adults alike will love this playful and delicious treat.
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Easter Strawberry Champagne
Main Ingredients: Water, Granulated Sugar, Chopped Strawberries
Raise a glass to celebrate Easter with this refreshing and elegant Easter Strawberry Champagne cocktail. Fresh strawberries are muddled and mixed with champagne and a splash of vodka for a festive and fruity drink that's perfect for toasting to the holiday.
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Easter Egg - Deviled Egg Chicks
Main Ingredients: Large Eggs, Mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard, Garlic Powder
Put a fun spin on traditional deviled eggs with these adorable Easter Egg - Deviled Egg Chicks. Egg yolks are mixed with mayo and mustard and piped into egg white halves to resemble cute little chicks. They're almost too cute to eat!
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Dr. Pepper Glazed Easter Ham
Main Ingredients: Fully Cooked Bone In Ham, Whole Cloves, Brown Sugar
For a unique and flavorful twist on the traditional glazed ham, try this recipe for Dr. Pepper Glazed Easter Ham. The sweet and tangy Dr. Pepper soda adds a unique flavor to the glaze and pairs perfectly with the salty ham. It's a delicious and unexpected addition to your Easter menu.
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Easy Brown Sugar Honey Glaze for Easter Ham
Main Ingredients: Light Brown Sugar, Honey, Dijon Mustard, Unsalted
If you're short on time but still want a delicious glazed ham for Easter, try this Easy Brown Sugar Honey Glaze. Brown sugar, honey, and a touch of Dijon mustard create a sweet and savory glaze that's perfect for any spiral ham. It's a simple and flavorful option for your Easter dinner.
This colorful and festive Easter Bark is a fun and easy treat to make for the holiday. White chocolate is mixed with pastel colored candies, pretzels, and sprinkles and allowed to harden before breaking into pieces. It's a sweet and crunchy snack that's perfect for Easter.
Looking for a fun and easy Easter snack? This Easter Popcorn is a colorful and delicious option. Popcorn is coated in white chocolate and mixed with pastel-colored M&M's and pretzels for a sweet and salty treat that's perfect for snacking on during Easter festivities.
Put a fun and festive twist on traditional cake pops with these Easter Cake Pops. Vanilla cake is mixed with frosting and shaped into cute little Easter eggs, then dipped in pastel-colored candy melts and decorated with sprinkles. They're a tasty and adorable addition to any Easter celebration.
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Easter Deviled Eggs
Main Ingredients: Hard Boiled Eggs, Food Coloring, Vinegar, Water
Deviled eggs are a classic Easter dish, and this recipe takes them to the next level. Hard-boiled eggs are filled with a creamy and tangy filling made with mayo, Dijon mustard, and pickle relish. Top with a sprinkle of paprika for a colorful and delicious appetizer.
Main Ingredients: Slivered Almonds, Spring Greens, Strawberries, Crumbled
For a fresh and healthy addition to your Easter meal, try this Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad. Spring greens are topped with fresh strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and toasted walnuts, then drizzled with a simple balsamic vinaigrette. It's a light and flavorful salad that's perfect for spring.
Start your Easter morning off right with this hearty and delicious Easter Breakfast Casserole. Cubed bread, ham, eggs, and cheese are baked together to create a savory and satisfying dish that's perfect for feeding a crowd. Prep it the night before for an easy and stress-free Easter morning.
These adorable Easter Nest Treats are a fun and delicious Easter dessert that the whole family can help make. Chocolate and butterscotch chips are melted and mixed with chow mein noodles to create edible "nests", then filled with colorful candy eggs. They're a cute and tasty addition to any Easter celebration.
No Easter feast is complete without these adorable Easter Bunny Shaped Rolls. Soft and fluffy bread dough is shaped into cute little bunnies and baked until golden brown. They're almost too cute to eat, but too delicious to resist!
Looking for a fun and festive way to enjoy your Easter desserts? Try making some Easter cake pops! These bite-sized treats are perfect for kids and adults alike. Plus, they're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Use your favorite cake mix and frosting, and add colorful sprinkles or decorations for a truly festive touch.
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Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: White Cake Mix, Vanilla Yogurt, Water, Egg Whites, Oil
If you're looking for a classic Easter dessert, a traditional Easter cake is the way to go. With layers of moist cake, creamy frosting, and colorful decorations, it's a showstopper on any dessert table. You can keep it simple with a vanilla or chocolate flavor, or get creative with flavors like lemon, strawberry, or even carrot.
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Chocolate Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Superfine Sugar, Baking Soda, Baking
For all the chocolate lovers out there, an Easter cake with a rich chocolate flavor is a must-try. You can use a chocolate cake mix or make your own from scratch, and top it with chocolate frosting and your choice of decorations. For an extra indulgent touch, add some chocolate eggs or bunnies on top.
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Ombre Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: White Cake Mix, Pink Food Coloring, Candy Melts, Candy
Make your Easter cake truly stand out with an ombre effect. This trend is all about creating a gradient of colors, and it's perfect for an Easter celebration. You can use pastel colors for a more traditional look, or go bold with bright colors. Either way, your guests will be impressed by this stunning cake.
For a refreshing and light option, a lemon Easter cake is a great choice. The tangy citrus flavor pairs well with the sweetness of the cake and frosting, and it's a great way to balance out all the chocolate and other rich desserts on the table. You can also add lemon curd between the layers for an extra burst of flavor.
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Yeasted Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Dry Yeast, Egg Yolks, Egg, Salt
If you're up for a baking challenge, try making a yeasted Easter cake. This traditional Italian dessert, also known as "colomba di Pasqua," is made with a sweet yeast dough and often topped with almonds and sugar glaze. It's similar to a panettone, but with a more festive shape and decorations.
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Strawberry Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Unsalted
Incorporate the flavors of spring with a strawberry Easter cake. You can use fresh strawberries in the cake batter or as a topping, or use strawberry jam or filling for a burst of flavor. This cake is perfect for a garden party or outdoor Easter celebration.
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Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: Yellow Cake Mix, Oil, Water, Eggs, Whipped Cream
For a cake that truly captures the essence of Easter, try a themed Easter cake. You can find many different designs and shapes, from a bunny-shaped cake to an Easter basket cake filled with colorful eggs. Let your creativity run wild and have fun with it!
If you want to try something different than the usual Easter cake, why not go for an Italian Easter cake? This traditional dessert, called "pastiera," is made with a sweet crust and a rich filling of ricotta cheese, candied fruit, and wheat berries. It's a unique and delicious addition to any Easter celebration.
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Hazelnut Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: Butter, White Sugar, Light Brown Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla
For a nutty and delicious Easter cake, try using hazelnuts in your cake batter or frosting. You can also top your cake with chopped hazelnuts or use them as a decoration. This flavor pairs well with chocolate, but it also goes well with vanilla or other flavors.
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Carrot Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: Carrots, Sunflower Oil, Large Eggs, Light Brown Sugar
Carrot cake is a classic Easter dessert, and for a good reason. The warm spices and sweet carrots make for a flavorful and moist cake, and it's also a great way to sneak some veggies into your dessert. Top it with cream cheese frosting and some shredded carrots for a festive touch.
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Easter cake “Wreath”
Main Ingredients: Yolk, Flour, Sugar, Butter, Yeast, Eggs, Milk, Powdered
For a unique and stunning Easter cake, try making a "wreath" cake. This cake is made by stacking multiple layers of cake in a circular shape and decorating it with colorful frosting and decorations, just like a wreath. It's a fun and creative way to enjoy your Easter dessert.
If you're looking for a bite-sized version of an Easter cake, try making some Easter cake balls. These are essentially cake pops without the stick, and they're perfect for snacking on or adding to a dessert platter. You can decorate them with sprinkles, icing, or chocolate for a fun and festive touch.
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My Coconut Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Salt, Baking Powder, Vanilla, Large
For a tropical twist on your Easter cake, try using coconut in your cake batter or frosting. The subtle coconut flavor pairs well with many different flavors, and it adds a fun texture to your cake. You can also top it with toasted coconut for an extra crunch.
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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 cake, try an easy pastel Easter cake. Simply use a white cake mix and add food coloring to create pastel colors. You can also use a pastel-colored frosting and add some sprinkles or other decorations for a quick and festive dessert.
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Coconut Carrot Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: Carrots, Shredded Coconut, Chopped Walnuts, Currants
A twist on the classic carrot cake, a coconut carrot Easter cake adds a tropical and nutty flavor to this traditional dessert. You can use coconut in the cake batter, frosting, or as a topping, and it adds a unique and delicious touch to your Easter dessert.
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Bird's Nest Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Salt, Large Eggs, Baking Powder, Flour
This Easter cake is not only delicious but also looks adorable on any dessert table. It's made by creating a nest-shaped cake with chocolate frosting and topping it with chocolate eggs or candy. You can also add some shredded coconut or other decorations to make it your own.
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Frosted Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: White Chocolate, Milk, Butter, Plain Flour, Baking
For a simple but tasty Easter cake, try frosting a basic cake with your favorite frosting. You can use a traditional buttercream or a creamy cream cheese frosting, and top it with some Easter-themed decorations like sprinkles or Easter candies. It's an easy and delicious way to celebrate the holiday.
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Chocolate Easter Cake
Main Ingredients: Butter, Caster Sugar, Large Eggs, Vanilla Extract
Another way to satisfy your chocolate cravings on Easter is with a rich and decadent chocolate Easter cake. You can use a chocolate cake mix or make your own from scratch, and top it with chocolate frosting and your choice of decorations. For an extra indulgent touch, add some chocolate eggs or bunnies on top.
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Easy Easter cake
Main Ingredients: Self Raising Flour, Caster Sugar, Unsalted Butter
Last but not least, an easy Easter cake is a great option for those who want a delicious dessert without spending hours in the kitchen. You can use a cake mix and frosting of your choice and add some Easter decorations to make it festive. Your guests will never know it was so easy!
Ingredients:
For the cake:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk
For the frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream
For decoration:
1 cup shredded coconut
Mini chocolate eggs
Pastel-colored sprinkles
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, and beat until smooth and fluffy.
7. Once the cake is done, let it cool completely before removing it from the pan and frosting it.
8. To create the Easter-themed decorations, spread the shredded coconut on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Let it cool before using it to decorate the cake.
9. Once the cake is frosted, sprinkle the toasted coconut on top, and add mini chocolate eggs and pastel-colored sprinkles for a festive touch.
10. Serve and enjoy your delicious Easter gateau with your loved ones!
With its fluffy sponge, creamy frosting, and colorful decorations, this Easter gateau is sure to be a hit at your holiday gathering. So why not try out this recipe and add a new tradition to your Easter celebrations? Happy baking!