After a satisfying Easter brunch or dinner packed with roasted lamb, glazed ham, and all your favorite spring sides, the kids will likely steal away to a corner of the house, peeling open piece after piece of candy. But what about dessert for the grown-ups (and the sweet tooths of all ages)?

As with any good holiday meal, it’s important to end Easter Sunday on a sweet, special note—and nothing says spring celebration quite like a showstopping cake. From classic carrot cake and lemon bundts to coconut layer cakes and strawberry shortcakes, these Easter cake recipes are perfect for any spring gathering.

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This recipe came to me when I was thinking about what to make for Easter brunch, and after asking around the office, it became clear that coffee cake was a go-to for a lot of people. At the same time, my personal go-to is often banana bread—something that everyone always loves, no matter the occasion.

While I’m definitely not the first to do this, I wanted to make something that felt like a hybrid: a banana bread with the structure and topping of a coffee cake. From there, the Bananas Foster idea came in. I’ve always liked how straightforward those flavors are—caramelized banana, dark rum, butter, and sometimes a little crunch from toasted nuts. It felt like a fun direction to take this recipe in and turn it into something a little more layered and (very) brunch-appropriate.

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