Spring baking is back with these 29 recipes
Spring baking is back, just in time for brighter flavors and desserts. These 29 recipes are a good mix of easy classics and a few that might be new to you. Perfect for when you want to lean into what’s in season.
Orange Soda Cupcakes

These homemade orange soda cupcakes come together fast with a box mix, orange gelatin, and orange soda. They are finished with creamy orange buttercream for an easy dessert that works for parties and potlucks. Get the recipe: Orange Soda Cupcakes
Honey Lavender Latte Cookies

These honey lavender latte cookies are a sweet twist on a coffeehouse favorite. Inspired by the floral, comforting flavors of a honey lavender latte. Get the recipe: Honey Lavender Latte Cookies
Raspberry Brownies with Raspberry Frosting

These raspberry brownies are rich and fudgy with bright berry flavor from the fruit baked right in and a naturally pink frosting on top. They start with a boxed brownie mix but end up feeling a little more special. Get the recipe: Raspberry Brownies with Raspberry Frosting
Blackberry Galette

A rustic gluten-free blackberry galette made with sweet, juicy berries and a buttery, flaky crust. Best served warm with a scoop of ice cream. Get the recipe: Blackberry Galette
Soft Lemon Cookies

These soft and rich lemon cookies are delicious. Sweet, tangy, and chewy, they are perfect for when you want something that feels like a treat. Get the recipe: Almond Flour Lemon Cookies
Cherry White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy in the middle, crispy on the edges, these cherry white chocolate chip cookies are basically impossible to resist. With their pretty pink, red, and white vibes, they’re perfect for colorful cookie platters. Get the recipe: Cherry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gluten Free Angel Food Cake

This gluten-free angel food cake lives up to its name with a light, airy, and heavenly texture. Dairy-free and versatile, it can be topped with dark chocolate, fresh berries, or enjoyed plain. Get the recipe: Gluten Free Angel Food Cake
Peach Dump Cake

Peach dump cake is the ultimate easy summer dessert, packed with juicy peaches and a buttery golden topping. Made with just five pantry staples and minimal prep, it’s a sweet treat in no time. Get the recipe: Peach Dump Cake
Lavender Lemon Cookies

Lavender lemon cookies are buttery shortbreads with just a touch of floral lavender. Soft, flavorful, and totally Instagram-worthy, they’re a sweet twist on a classic cookie. Get the recipe: Lavender Lemon Cookies
Soft Banana Date Cookies

Healthy banana date cookies that are as delicious as they are wholesome! Perfectly sweet and super easy to make, they’re the ultimate treat for any time of day. Get the recipe: Healthy Banana Date Cookies
Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

These strawberry cinnamon rolls put a summer twist on a classic breakfast treat. Soft, sweet, and perfectly pink, they’re almost too pretty to eat. Get the recipe: Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
Orange Cake

This orange cake offers a tangy, refreshing twist on dessert. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, it’s at its brightest when made during orange season. Get the recipe: Orange Cake
Fruit Pizza Cookies

These fruit pizza cookies start with soft, chewy sugar cookies and get a glow-up with sweet cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit. They’re basically guaranteed to be the first cookies gone at any gathering. Get the recipe: Fruit Pizza Cookies
Cherry Pie Bars

These cherry pie bars have a buttery shortbread crust, a juicy cherry filling, and a sweet almond glaze on top. They’re easy to make, whether you’re baking for a crowd or just keeping something sweet on hand. Get the recipe: Cherry Pie Bars
Lemon Blueberry Cake

Tender lemon cake layers meet juicy fresh blueberries in this vibrant lemon blueberry cake. Finished with tangy lemon cream cheese frosting, it’s a bright and beautiful dessert perfect for spring and summer. Get the recipe: Lemon Blueberry Cake
Peach Cobbler Cake

Peach cobbler cake features tender vanilla layers studded with fresh peach pieces. Topped with brown sugar streusel and a drizzle of vanilla glaze, it’s a delicious treat for breakfast or dessert. Get the recipe: Peach Cobbler Cake
Strawberry Icebox Cake

This no-bake strawberry icebox cake comes together with just six simple ingredients. It’s a tasty fruity dessert that can be made ahead for easy prep. Get the recipe: Strawberry Icebox Cake
Blood Orange Pound Cake

Citrus season shines in this blood orange pound cake, bursting with both juice and zest. A touch of vegan sour cream adds richness, and a drizzle of pink blood orange icing makes it as beautiful as it is flavorful. Get the recipe: Blood Orange Pound Cake
Iced Lemon Cookies

These iced lemon cookies are the perfect way to use ricotta, but you might just end up buying it more often just to make these delicious treats. They’re light, tangy, and irresistibly tasty. Get the recipe: Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Sponge Cake

This easy sponge cake recipe creates a light, airy foam cake using just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a classic treat that never fails. Get the recipe: Sponge Cake
Funfetti Sugar Cookie Cake

This sugar cookie cake is soft and chewy with rainbow sprinkles. No mixer needed and much easier than scooping cookies, it bakes in a springform pan in about an hour and is festive enough for Easter or birthdays. Get the recipe: Funfetti Sugar Cookie Cake
Frosted Sugar Cookies

If soft sugar cookies with frosting are your jam, this recipe will quickly become your go-to. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, they bake tender and stay soft for days and are basically perfection in cookie form. Get the recipe: Frosted Sugar Cookies
Lemon Cake

This lemon cake brings big lemon energy and doesn’t hold back. It’s the ultimate spring and summer dessert, with that perfect sweet-tart balance that basically tastes like lemonade in cake form. Get the recipe: Lemon Cake
Coconut Layer Cake

This old-fashioned coconut layer cake features soft, homemade coconut layers topped with light, fluffy 7-minute frosting. A timeless dessert, it’s perfect for holidays, special occasions, or any time a classic cake is called for. Get the recipe: Coconut Layer Cake
Strawberry Pie Crust Cookies

These strawberry pie crust cookies pack all the flaky, jam-filled goodness of a classic pastry into one sweet spring treat. Made with pie crust, strawberry jam, and a dusting of powdered sugar, they’re perfect for gifting, sharing, or just indulging. Get the recipe: Strawberry Pie Crust Cookies
Italian Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Learn how to make these Italian ricotta cookies with a sweet lemon twist and colorful sprinkles. Topped with a powdered sugar glaze, they’re festive and perfect for sharing (or not). Get the recipe: Italian Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Lemon Cupcakes

These lemon cupcakes look and taste like a burst of sunshine. Ideal for lemon lovers and special occasions like Easter or Mother’s Day. Get the recipe: Lemon Cupcakes
Raspberry White Chocolate Loaf Cake

Spring is trying to peek through, but these bakes are ready to bring the season in. This raspberry white chocolate loaf cake is bursting with fresh, springtime vibes. Get the recipe: Raspberry White Chocolate Loaf Cake
Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Spring means more sunshine and plenty of fresh strawberries showing up everywhere. These strawberry shortcake cupcakes are light and sweet, making them a perfect excuse to start baking with the season. Get the recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
