Classic and sweet.
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
Once the Easter meal is over, Grandma knows it’s time to break out the desserts. And of course, there will be more than one on the table. Just like Grandma’s kitchen, these classic Easter desserts are filled with plenty of nostalgia (and sugar!). Since Easter often marks the beginning of spring, you’ll see the best flavors of the season represented in Grandma’s favorite dessert recipes to mark the occasion.
From cakes to pies to cookies and more, these are Grandma’s favorite dessert recipes to enjoy on Easter Sunday.
Easy Bunny Cake
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Requiring no special pan, this festive cake is loved by both kids and adults. The grandkids can even help Grandma decorate the bunny once it’s iced.
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Birds Nest Cookies
Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
These classic Birds Nest Cookies come together with just four ingredients and don’t actually require any baking. You can swap out the peanut butter chips for butterscotch, caramel, or other flavored chips if preferred.
Birds Nest Cookies
Hummingbird Cake
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
If you think fruit doesn’t belong in a cake, think again. This classic cake with pineapple and bananas in the layers is not only loved by Grandma but also by Southern Living readers as it’s our most popular cake recipe of all time.
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Resurrection Rolls
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
Not only are Resurrection rolls a delicious sweet treat to enjoy on Easter Sunday, but they also serve another reason. They also teach the grandkids about the real meaning of Easter.
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Pineapple-Coconut Cake
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
Pineapple and coconut are a classic duo and Grandma knows it’s best served in cake form. And of course it’s finished off with a decadent cream cheese frosting.
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Cherry Delight
Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
As the name implies, this cool dessert is a true delight. Not only is it delightful to eat, but it’s just as delightful to make because it comes together easily.
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Best Carrot Cake
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
It’s not Easter without carrot cake, and Grandma knows that this is the best recipe that she relies on year after year.
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No-Bake Strawberry Pie
Joy Howard
While Grandma probably makes the crust from scratch, you can use a store-bought one to help this no-bake pie come together even easier.
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Lemon Lush
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
When Grandma serves up a layered dessert in a 13- x 9-inch pan, you know it’s going to be good and this Lemon Lush is no exception. The color is nice and springy, too.
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Angel Food Cake
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Though classic Angel Food Cake is a simple dessert, Grandma thinks it’s delicious enough to be served on Easter. Various toppings will help everyone customize their slice to fit their taste.
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Coconut Cream Pie
Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Make sure not to skip toasting the coconut before adding it to the top of the pie. Grandma knows that step is necessary and takes it to the next level.
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Easter Egg Cake
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Heather Chadduck
The Easter menu isn’t complete without at least one layer cake and at least one dessert that features egg-shaped malted milk balls. Luckily, this cake checks both boxes.
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Best-Ever Lemon Meringue Pie
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
While Grandma’s meringue pies may almost look too pretty not to eat, they’re also too delicious not to.
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Strawberries-and-Cream Sheet Cake
Photo: Hector Sanchez
It’s easy to see why Grandma likes serving this pretty pink cake for Easter. Since it’s a sheet cake, it easily feeds a crowd and it showcases beautiful spring strawberries.
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Chocolate Silk Pie
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Chocolate Silk Pie is a lightened up and refreshing take on chocolate pie that’s perfect for spring. Especially when it’s topped with Grandma’s homemade whipped cream.
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Chocolate Strawberry Cake
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford
This cake is the perfect chocolate dessert to serve in the spring thanks to its pretty pink frosting and fresh strawberry topping. Think of it as chocolate-covered strawberries in cake form.
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Lemon Chess Pie
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Kelly; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
Classic chess pie is given a fresh upgrade with the addition of both lemon juice and lemon zest.
Lemon Chess Pie
Chocolate Cobbler
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
Grandma knows that cobblers aren’t only made with fruit. This chocolate version is decadent and even better when enjoyed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
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