Try adding some vintage charm to your Easter meal with one of these vintage Easter dessert recipes. They are all delicious recipes passed down through generations.
In many ways, Easter still looks similar today as it did back in the 1950s. Looking at the homemaking magazines of the day you’ll find articles talking about making the best ham and other delicious food.
Just like we now look to Pinterest for inspiration for fun Easter desserts they looked to magazines. They were filled with recipes and many were a bit over the top, which we still love to save but not actually make.
You’d also find the more simple but still delicious-sounding Easter dessert recipes. I’d venture a guess that they usually made the simpler desserts and not the cakes made to look like bunnies and other desserts that were very time-consuming. These retro housewives had other important things to do like dying Easter eggs and picking out Easter hats.
My suspicions seem to be confirmed by the vintage Easter dessert recipes other bloggers shared with me. These are the recipes they’ve had passed down to them and there isn’t a bunny cake anywhere on the list.
There are some amazing-sounding desserts though! While they are perfect for Easter you could make them all spring. Be sure to add any you want to try to your Easter planner.
Vintage Easter Dessert Recipes
These vintage Easter desserts are all delicious and perfect for your Easter dinner.
Retro Lemon Coffee Cake
This delicious lemon cake is simple to make thanks to the use of Bisquick. Don't want to use Bisquick? Try it with my homemade baking mix.
Vintage Hot Milk Cake Recipe
Hot milk cake is a vintage classic. It's a simple cake that you can serve with fresh fruit for a delicious treat.
7up Bundt Cake
So much lemon-lime flavor in this vintage recipe for 7up Bundt cake
Strawberry Jello Angel Food Cake
This easy, no-bake retro Strawberry Dessert is made with store-bought angel food cake, frozen strawberries, whipped cream, and jello. It's very light and refreshing, so it's the perfect Easter dessert or dessert to accompany any big holiday spring, or summer meal.
Old Fashion Hot Cross Buns
This Old Fashioned Hot Cross Bun recipe is a staple during the Easter season. These sweet and spiced buns made with raisins, candied fruit, nutmeg and cinnamon are the perfect addition to Easter dinner or served on Fridays during Lent. They are a delicious treat that the entire family will love!
Sour Cream Lemon Pie
Sour cream lemon pie is one the best pies ever! The lemon layer on the bottom and the sour cream layer on top make for a perfect combination.
Old Fashioned Fruit Salad With Whipped Cream
This old-fashioned fruit salad is perfect for Easter. It is a wonderful dessert or side dish to serve.
Ambrosia Salad
Light and fluffy Ambrosia Salad is a classic dessert made with Cool Whip and sour cream tossed with fruit, coconut, and marshmallows.
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a classic recipe that is truly delicious. It's easy to see why it's making a comeback. So quick and easy to prepare and so delicious too! A great springy dessert for Easter or Mother's Day too!
Super Moist Cola Chocolate Cake Recipe
Cola cake is a southern favorite. The cola helps make the cake moist and delicious.
Lemon Meringue Pie
This easy homemade lemon meringue pie is delightfully tart and sweet. It’s vibrant and bursting with a lovely fresh lemon flavor and topped with a billowy cloud of toasted meringue.
Lemon Jello Cake
Easy, delicious, and moist, this lemon jello cake is so refreshing with a dollop of whipped cream on top!
Free Easter Menu Planner
While planning your Easter dessert go ahead and plan your full menu. You can use this free Easter menu planner to plan your meal and stay organized.
If you want to be even more organized this Easter you can buy my Easter planner! It will help you stay organized, stay on budget, and have a wonderful Easter.
More Vintage Recipes
Looking for more delicious vintage recipes to try? You will find a lot of great vintage recipes here on the site.
giulia lombardo says
Loving it!!!