These Cake Recipes Are Easy To Make, And Perfect For Easter

Cake at Easter is a must-have. And if you have a selection? Well, even better. With plenty of time on our hands to bake up something pretty damn delicious, it's good to take a look at your options. What kind of cake do you want to make? Whether it's a Carrot Cake, Lemon Drizzle or a Cadbury's Creme Egg Cheesecake (yep, we do have a recipe for this), you'll easily find one you love.

We absolutely LOVE carrot cake, and this slow cooker version is an absolute game-changer. You won’t have to worry about over-baking this little guy. He’s a bit denser and squidgier than a regular carrot cake, and that is no bad thing.

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Five ingredients make up this super easy, gorgeous lemon drizzle cake. The British classic is one of the nation's favourite cakes for a reason and we can't get enough of the citrusy, moist loaf.

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Carrot cake traybake is one of our favourite springtime bakes to make. The ricotta frosting is a deliciously light and tangy twist on the classic cream cheese topping. Thyme might sound unusual here but the subtle herbal flavour works perfectly with the warming spices and orange flavour in the cake.

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Carrot cake is great. Carrot cupcakes are even better. Every bite is filled with warm spice and sweet carrots and topped with the most delicious cinnamon cream cheese frosting. It's the perfect upgrade to your dessert table.

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Black forest cake can seem super-intimidating to make—you need to bake cake layers, make a sour cherry syrup, and whip a frosting? Also, what in the world is kirschwasser, anyway? We feel you. But we also promise you that in terms of this particular retro dessert, our recipe is as easy as it gets.

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In need of a showstopping cake idea, that's actually pretty easy to pull off? This coconut and raspberry cake is an absolute dream. Afternoon tea never looked so good.

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Honey cakes can also tend to be too dry so we ensured this one wouldn't be by adding sour cream, which works to keep the cake tender and moist. Serve it with a cup of tea or coffee and you won't be disappointed. The cake is superb when still slightly warm!

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Don't be intimidated by the cuteness—this is the easiest Easter cake you'll ever make.

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This cake ticks all the boxes. It's gorgeous, delicious and gluten free! Also, who doesn't love a hot pink cake?

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Chocolate and orange is one of the best food combinations, EVER. Fact. And what better way to honour that combo than by creating a Chocolate Orange Cheesecake.

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Cadbury creme eggs and cheesecake? Yes, sir.

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All your favourite carrot cake flavours transformed into one delectable blondie complete with cream cheese swirl! If you’re a carrot cake purist, you can leave out the walnuts and sultanas.

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So much easier than making cinnamon rolls. This is the best way to eat your favourite breakfast roll as dessert.

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This Chocolate Strawberry Cake is a showstopper, right? A deliciously tender chocolate sponge cake made with brewed coffee, perfectly complimented with the strawberry buttercream of dreams.

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Who doesn't love apple crumble, especially when it comes out the oven golden, bubbling and delicious. So we've reimagined one of our fave desserts into these gorgeous cupcakes!

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If we could eat this Blueberry Coffee Cake every single day we would. It's soft and light with the perfect amount of cake to crumble ratio. The blueberry swirl within adds a pop of freshness that your morning needs.

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We've perfected the recipe to this classic bundt cake.

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Warning: Staring at the chocolate and vanilla swirls will make you very hungry.

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You can use any type of cake for this recipe. Our classic vanilla would be wonderful here. (You can bake it in two 20cm pans instead of a cupcake pan.) But truthfully, we like starting with boxed mix.

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Chocolate cake, chocolate fudge filling, and chocolate buttermilk...this recipe is for serious chocoholics only.

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Mini cheesecakes are the best way to get a party started...or rather, the best way to end one. Either way, death by chocolate is always the best of the best. These cupcakes are rich and creamy, and chocolate is involved from top to bottom. They're the perfect indulgence.

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The best part about this flourless cake is that it doesn't require any flour alternatives. It's just the perfect cake that happens to have zero flour. Cocoa powder and eggs give it all the lift and structure it needs.

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Saturdays don't really begin until the mimosas have been made and now they won't end until a mimosa cupcake has been eaten for dessert. These are great way to finish off an opened bottle of Champagne, if you ever have any leftover that is!

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This will become your go-to cupcake recipe - guaranteed!

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This cake is downright magic. A vegan cheesecake that tastes shockingly smooth, creamy, and rich. The secret is soaked cashews! If you don't have enough time to soak in cold water overnight, there's shortcut: soak for 2 hours in a big bowl of boiling water.

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