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-layered 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

Chocolate mini egg vertical cake

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This epic vertical cake is sure to steal this show this Easter. Fluffy chocolate sponges are sandwiched together with vanilla frosting then decorated with colourful mini eggs. Try using ready-made buttercream to save time!

Serves 12
Takes 40 mins, plus cooling and chilling
556 calories

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