A Parade of Easter Desserts
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Getty ImagesThe KitchenDaily editors might be just a tiny bit too old for Easter baskets, but Easter still makes us crave something sweet, so we've rounded up 10 Easter desserts. Each is absolutely capable of bringing your Easter dinner to a festive, bright, pretty, delicious (fill in the desired adjective) close, but they're not just for Easter -- many these recipes would work well with any spring meal, now that we think about it.
See below for the parade of recipes...
• Check out these dozen recipes for using up leftover Easter eggs.
• Watch Curtis Stone prepare a honey glazed ham for Easter.
• Get great ideas for Easter decorations and table settings over at Holidash.
Getty ImagesThe KitchenDaily editors might be just a tiny bit too old for Easter baskets, but Easter still makes us crave something sweet, so we've rounded up 10 Easter desserts. Each is absolutely capable of bringing your Easter dinner to a festive, bright, pretty, delicious (fill in the desired adjective) close, but they're not just for Easter -- many these recipes would work well with any spring meal, now that we think about it.
See below for the parade of recipes...
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• See more Easter recipes, menus, and holidays ideas.• Check out these dozen recipes for using up leftover Easter eggs.
• Watch Curtis Stone prepare a honey glazed ham for Easter.
• Get great ideas for Easter decorations and table settings over at Holidash.
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Lemon Poppyseed Cake
We love that Bundt cakes don't demand frosting -- just let a sweet lemon glaze run over the warm cake and you've got perfection.
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Easter Bunny Cake
This bunny is truly a snap to make because it uses boxed pound cake mix as the base, and kids can help decorate.
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Chocolate-Covered Candy Eggs
They're not exactly Easter basket candy, but they're definitely eye candy, and will make the grown-ups feel like they've had a treat too.
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Chocolate Orange Blossom Cake
It's worth garnishing this cake with the orange slices - it gives it a pretty, almost flowery look that's appropriate for the holiday.
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Carrot Cake
Carrots, bunnies.....a natural match. You probably already have a favorite recipe for this classic, but here's one just in case.
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Hidden Surprise Cupcakes
Don't worry, the "surprise" is a strawberry jam center. Cupcakes are not only charming but they're the perfect portion size for kids and adults alike.
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Pear and Ginger Cheesecake
Cheesecake is always a big hit, but the addition of pears and crystallized ginger give it a sophisticated feel for entertaining.
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No Bake Bonnet Cookies
Nothing could be easier: Store-bought cookies literally get an Easter-parade make-over with store-bought icing.
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Lemon, Lime, and Orange Tart
This tart brings a tropical breeze to the table, thanks to a touch of coconut in the shortbread cookie crust.
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