Get inspired with these spring recipes that are perfect for Easter. There's everything from citrus to sweet spring berries and more.
If you're looking for a sweet treat to make for Easter, go for Hot Cross Buns, Carrot Cake Scones, and Chocolate Easter Cake.
This light and fluffy homemade lemon cake recipe with buttercream frosting and lemon curd filling has become a family favorite. The triple dose of lemon is balanced and pleasantly sweet to satisfy those citrus cravings. This is the best lemon cake recipe I have ever made. I adapted this recipe from my moist vanilla cake …
This is the best hummingbird cake recipe with a banana-bread texture and hints of pineapple. It is topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting and roasted pecans. What is hummingbird cake? It is a delicious banana and pineapple-flavored dense cake with hints of cinnamon. It reminds me of banana cake mixed with pineapple upside-down cake. You …
Lemon Thumbprint Cookies are buttery vanilla shortbread cookies filled with lemon curd and drizzled with white chocolate. They are so amazing, you’ll want more than one batch! I am a sucker for an old fashioned classic recipe like thumbprint cookies or hallongrotta which means “raspberry cave” in Swedish. The cookie itself is a buttery melt …
Strawberry macarons with real strawberry flavor in every layer. They’re soft and chewy on the inside with crisp exteriors, just the way a good macaron is supposed to be. This post is brought to you by Bob’s Red Mill. My strawberry macarons are loaded with strawberry flavor. It’s in the shell and filling so you …
This gluten-free lemon tart recipe is one you will adore. With a classic shortbread crust and tart lemon filling, this tart is the ultimate lemon dessert. This post is brought to you by Bob’s Red Mill. Calling all lemon lovers! This lemon tart is for you!! It’s, by far, one of my favorites desserts to …
These carrot muffins are loaded with bits of carrots and cozy spices. They are super moist and perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Seriously, these muffins taste just like carrot cake! We might as well call them carrot cake muffins. They are loaded with warm, cozy spices which make them a comforting snack option. …
This no-bake strawberry mousse cake recipe features a thick strawberry mousse filling nestled on a Golden Oreo crust. The cake is topped with fresh strawberry jam and homemade whipped cream. July continues with cake month. I’m celebrating my birthday all month long. If you also have a July birthday, whip up one of the fabulous …
This Pineapple Coconut Cake recipe is a real show stopper. Made with moist coconut cake, pineapple curd filling, and luscious coconut buttercream frosting, this cake will be the talk of your summer parties. I never really liked coconut cake as a kid. Or coconut for that matter. But, as an adult, I adore all things …
Lemon Cupcakes filled with lemon curd and topped with lemon buttercream frosting. These Lemon filled cupcakes remind me of lemon drop candies, so sweet and tangy! Lemon cupcakes are one of my absolute favorite cupcake flavors. I’m a huge fan of lemon desserts as it is. But when you take a lemon cupcake, fill it …
This pineapple carrot cake recipe features a moist carrot cake speckled with bits of pineapple. It’s spiced with warm cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Cream cheese frosting with orange zest is slathered over the cake for the ultimate treat. Pineapple carrot cake is well-loved. It’s my preference over regular carrot cake any day! But, I am …
Loads of shredded carrots, raisins, and warm spices make this moist carrot cake recipe the ultimate treat. It’s so easy to make and tastes amazing with silky cream cheese frosting. A simple carrot cake recipe immediately comes to mind when I think of Easter and spring recipes. I’ll tell you how to make a carrot …
These Glazed Lemon Cookies will get you feeling excited about spring! They are pillowy soft with loads of lemony tang that will brighten the cloudiest of days! Glazed lemon cookies Way back when the blog was just a hobby I created a recipe for soft Meyer lemon cookies and it has always been a favorite …
This Lemon Curd recipe is super-easy to make on the stovetop, it’s full of bright flavor, and it is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, crepes, spread on bagels and more! Happy Thursday! We are plowing right through spring with delicious lemon cupcakes and lemon blueberry bundt cake. I’m just all over the lemon flavor these days. …
This Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake made completely from scratch has taken the classic lemon bundt cake and speckled it with fresh blueberries then topped the whole cake off with lemon cream cheese glaze. Perfect for spring get-togethers. Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake I can’t believe some of you got hit with more snow last week! Just …
Carrot Cake Scones are a fun spin on Easter’s classic carrot cake. Shredded carrots, raisins, walnuts and cozy spices speckle the inside of these soft scones for the ultimate comfort breakfast! Carrot Cake Scones I simply can not resist a soft scone. And one that’s flavored like carrot cake? Count me in!! It seems like I have …
Homemade Vanilla Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting are so full of bright sunny flavors! Whip up this easy recipe to add a little sunshine to your day. Deliciously tender vanilla cupcakes pair perfectly with the lemon cream cheese frosting. Vanilla Cupcakes One thing is for sure, I love fruity desserts. I will always choose …
Fluffy, sweet Hot Cross Buns are an Easter delight! This recipe yields tender, pillowy rolls that are spiced with orange zest, cinnamon, and cardamom. Each roll is sweetened with honey and brown sugar. Brush them with a warm apricot glaze when they are fresh from the oven for a dose of wonderful sweetness and flavor. …
This Easter cake is the perfect festive dessert to accompany your Easter dinner. It’s fun for the whole family to make together. Easter egg cake is an easy and festive treat to make during the springtime. Kids will love decorating the top with coconut and chocolate eggs. The chocolate layers in this cake are adapted …
This homemade Pineapple Curd is sweet, creamy, and so easy to make. It takes just a few minutes to whip up this bright, tangy filling. This bright and buttery pineapple curd is a delicious filling for cakes, cupcakes, sweet rolls, and tarts. You’ll be happy you made this once you give it a try! I …
Lemon Cream Cheese Scones with Strawberries would be a great way to start Mother’s day or to serve for afternoon tea. These scones are filled with fresh strawberries and zesty lemon to make the perfect spring breakfast. Cream cheese is cut into the batter with butter and lends to the delicate texture of the scone. …
For a beautiful and delicious Mother’s Day treat, whip up this easy Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse. Fresh strawberries are paired with cream cheese to create a luscious cheesecake filling. The filling sits on a bed of graham cracker crumbs and is topped with more crumbs, diced strawberries, and homemade whipped cream. Enjoy! Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse recipe …
Mango Cupcakes with Mango Buttercream are perfect for spring! They are super easy to make. Made with fresh mango puree, mango extract, and topped with mango buttercream, these cupcakes are chock full of mango flavor. These cupcakes are perfect for a spring picnic or cookout! I hope your week is off to a great start! …
Surprise your family and friends with these homemade Easter Cheesecake Macarons. Crisp and chewy French Macarons sandwiched together with your choice of fruity Cheesecake filling. This post is brought to you by Bob’s Red Mill. Lemon, strawberry, and blueberry cheesecake flavors offer colorful fillings that are perfect for Easter. Each shell is decorated with color-coordinated …
These pineapple cupcakes are moist, buttery, and loaded with crushed pineapple. They are paired perfectly with coconut buttercream for a tropical treat. Easy pineapple cupcake recipe I am a huge fan of fruity desserts. So it should come as no surprise that I want to fruit in all my desserts. It’s a habit that I …
