A light, fluffy cake bursting with spring flavors and colors—perfect for Easter gatherings or any spring celebration. Decorated with seasonal touches like pastel frosting or edible flowers.
Origin Spring Cake – Easy Easter Recipe
Spring cakes are a festive tradition in many cultures, celebrating the season’s fresh start with bright flavors and joyful decorations. Often made around Easter, they symbolize new beginnings and the sweetness of springtime.
What I Love About This Recipe
It’s soft, cheerful, and super easy to make. I love how you can customize it with lemon, berries, or even coconut. And decorating with pastel icing or mini eggs just makes it so fun and festive!
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Spring Cake – Easy Easter Recipe
Course: Recipes4
servings30
minutes40
minutes250
kcalIngredients
Whipped cream or buttercream
Sprinkles, fresh berries, mini eggs, or edible flowers
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ tsp baking powder
Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Pinch of salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
- Mix in vanilla and lemon zest (if using).
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry mix to wet alternately with milk, stirring until just combined.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 25–30 mins or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely. Frost and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Add a touch of food coloring to the batter for a pastel swirl.
- Pairs beautifully with lemon glaze or cream cheese frosting.
- Make it in layers or as cupcakes too!