For those tasked with the Easter dessert this year, remember: There’s nothing quite as celebratory as a cake. Luckily, there are tons of Easter cake ideas to pick from, including animal-shaped, pastel-hued adorable-ness (hey, it’s Easter.) Even after a delicious and filling Easter dinner, it will be hard to turn down a slice of any of these Easter cakes.

Our complete list of Easter cake ideas includes the classics like carrot, coconut, hummingbird and lamb cake. We’ve included modern twists, too, like our robin’s nest-inspired cake, our bunny-shaped cake and our Peeps sunflower cake.

Pro and novice bakers alike will find inspiration. A few of these cake ideas are more challenging in technique, but detailed step-by-step directions guide you through the process. There’s no shortage of simple layered cakes with minimal decorations for something more middle-ground. And, to those who want to do zero decorating, don’t fret; plenty of recipes fit the bill.

Any of these Easter cake ideas will make a splash at an Easter party. And when the celebrations are over, remember this list when you’re hankering for spring desserts.

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