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Easter cakes

Easter is the sweetest holiday of all and our delicious recipes make it all the more enjoyable. From classic sponges to colourful showstoppers and chocolate cakes, our Easter cake recipes won't let you down. 

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Easter is the perfect occasion to indulge your inner chocoholic, so why not give this showstopping Easter dessert a go? The rich chocolate sponge bundt cake is topped with crunchy chocolate nests and mini chocolate eggs to really take things up a level.
Easter bundt cake
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No will ever guess this wonderfully light and fragrant almond cake is actually packed with veg for a healthier treat
Almond, rosemary and courgette cake
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A modern-twist on the classic simnel cake which is traditionally eaten at Easter. This gorgeous, colourful cake combines a subtle blend of lemon and ginger, which perfectly complements the creamy, smooth white chocolate icing
Lemon, ginger and almond simnel-style cake
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This elegant cake is the perfect way to treat Mum this Mother's Day. Candied orange slices are a stylish extra touch that bring the wow factor to this four-layered cake with a light orange and almond sponge, all sandwiched together with creamy almond butte
Orange cake with almond buttercream
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A match made in heaven – this decadent marble cake swirls creamy white chocolate and rich dark chocolate cake batter together and is dotted with bursts of tart raspberry, which cuts through the sweetness perfectly
Raspberry and double chocolate marble cake
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The perfect cake for an Easter celebration - delicious, light citrus sponge with a tangy citrus glaze, topped with pretty candied orange slices
Orange and poppy seed ring
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Not only is this cake totally delicious, with rich, dark chocolate sponge, gooey chocolate icing and crumbled cookie topping, but it also contains a special Easter surprise
Surprise carrot cake
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This wow-factor gravity cake is perfect for an extravagant Easter or birthday celebration. Filled with chocolate, double cream and cherry jam and topped with mini Easter eggs, this is the ultimate indulgent dessert.
Easter gravity cake
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Popular Easter cake recipes

Rainbow cake
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This vibrant, six-tiered rainbow creation is a guaranteed showstopper
  • Serves 18
  • 1 hr 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook
  • 602 calories
Chocolate and raspberry fudge cake
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This decadent chocolate fudge cake is the perfect bake when there's something to celebrate
  • Serves 16
  • 45 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook, plus cooling and setting
  • 558 calories
Passion fruit and lime Victoria sponge
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Get a little tropical with this exotic passion fruit and lime Victoria sponge bake
  • Serves 10
  • 80 mins
  • 347 calories
Chocolate cheesecake with almond brittle
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A striking-as-it-is-scrummy chocolate cheesecake recipe, and one to serve at a special dinner party. The filling made with chocolate, soft cheese and mascarpone, sits on a buttery biscuit base, and is dramatically decorated with shards of almond brittle.
  • Serves 14
  • 285 mins
  • 696 calories
Raspberry and double chocolate marble cake
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A match made in heaven – this decadent marble cake swirls creamy white chocolate and rich dark chocolate cake batter together and is dotted with bursts of tart raspberry, which cuts through the sweetness perfectly
  • Serves 12
  • 90 mins
  • 507 calories
Blood orange upside-down cake
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Blood oranges, also known as Jaffa Reds have a unique raspberry-like taste, and they're perfect in this show-stopping bake
  • Serves 12
  • 90 mins
  • 344 calories
Easter nest cupcakes
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With two layers of light chocolate sponge, a rich and creamy buttercream icing and a delicate homemade nest topping, these Easter nest cupcakes really are a work of art
  • Serves 12
  • 60 mins
  • 499 calories
Orange, olive oil and thyme cake
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Bake a show-stopping cake with this zingy orange, olive oil and thyme cake – the thyme brings a nice savoury touch. Not only is this cake delicious, but it contains no eggs, making suitable for those who don't eat them (or if you've just run out!).
  • Serves 0
  • 90 mins
  • 626 calories
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