The days are getting longer and warmer, and our treats are getting lighter and springier! Make one of these pretty dessert recipes the centerpiece of your next spring fling.
Spring is prime baking season because I get to incorporate some of my all time favorite flavors like rhubarb and juicy strawberries. Even if it’s just cupcakes from a boxed cake mix (above,) I’ll festoon them with edible blossoms to celebrate this delicious season! Here are some of the prettiest spring desserts to come out of my kitchen…
Let’s dig in
- Sicilian Lemon Cream
- Classic Carrot Cake
- Rhubarb Shortcakes
- Lemon Layer Cake with Lemon Poppy Seed Buttercream
- Strawberry Lemon Blondies
- Creme Anglaise (easy custard sauce)
- Ina Garten’s Coconut Cupcakes
- Raspberry Eton Mess
- Blueberry Lemon Layer Cake
- Rhubarb Crumble Tart
- Raspberry Crisp
- Strawberries and Cream Pot de Creme
- Hummingbird Cake Bars
- Strawberry Panna Cotta
Sicilian Lemon Cream
Lemon cream topped with a few fresh berries is the perfect example of the Italian dolca vita!
- Also try: Fresh Lemon Mousse
Classic Carrot Cake
Here it is, one of the most iconic of all spring desserts, and a must make for Easter.
- Also try: Carrot Cake Sheet Cake
Rhubarb Shortcakes
Fresh, zingy rhubarb compote instantly updates a classic strawberry shortcake. That magical combination of buttery shortcakes (aka scones or biscuits,) cloud-like whipped cream, and fresh fruit is still there, but cue up the distinctive tang of seasonal rhubarb and you’ve got one special sweet treat.
- Also try: Strawberry Shortcake
Lemon Layer Cake with Lemon Poppy Seed Buttercream
I love this unexpected layer cake for all sorts of warm weather occasions. The poppy seeds add a nice crunch to the frosting and provide the perfect accent to fluffy lemon cake layers. Make this your signature spring birthday cake.
- Also try: Lemon Poppy Seed Ricotta Cake
Strawberry Lemon Blondies
These moist, shortbread-like blondies with a pink strawberry glaze are one of the most popular spring desserts from the Great Island kitchen. Something about that combo of sweet strawberry and tart lemon seems to get everybody excited.
- Also try: Raspberry Lemon Blondies
Creme Anglaise (easy custard sauce)
What could be easier or more elegant than this French dessert paired up with the freshest berries you can find?
- Also try: White Chocolate Mousse
Ina Garten’s Coconut Cupcakes
I love these fluffy coconut cupcakes ~ they’re so pretty and fun. They’re the solution if you’re low on fruit like berries but still want to make something that feels fresh.
- Also try: Yellow Cupcakes With Strawberry Frosting
Raspberry Eton Mess
This naturally gluten free dessert is a mixture of meringue cookies, seasonal berries, and heavenly soft whipped cream. It’s got textural contrast for days, and a simple, airy, fresh vibe that I absolutely love this time of year. Feel free to swap out any other fresh fruit for the berries.
- Also try: Individual Raspberry Pavlovas
Blueberry Lemon Layer Cake
You can’t go wrong with blueberry and lemon in a spring dessert, and when you need a layer cake for a special occasion, this combo delivers.
- Also try: Blueberry Lemon Crumble Tart
Rhubarb Crumble Tart
This is a really simple and easy way to use just about any seasonal fruit you have on hand, but I think you’ll have to agree that rhubarb reigns supreme in spring. One dough does double duty as crust and crumble…making it a breeze to throw together.
- Also try: Apricot Almond Tart
Raspberry Crisp
This spring dessert is the best way to make use of spring berries. Don’t forget a big dollop of whipped cream!
- Also try: Black Raspberry Crisp
Strawberries and Cream Pot de Creme
These pretty pink desserts have a nostalgic strawberries and cream vibe in an elegant format that can go anywhere. A perfect choice for any girlie themed stuff you’ve got going on this season.
- Also try: Chocolate Pot de Crème
Hummingbird Cake Bars
Hummingbird cake is a classic Southern spring dessert made with bananas, pineapple, and walnuts. It reads ‘spring’ but with a more comforting flavor profile.
Strawberry Panna Cotta
A classic Italian dessert with fresh strawberries, cream, sugar, and vanilla. The perfect spring dessert!
- Also try: Lemon Panna Cotta
What a great collection of Spring Flings!
Spring is sprung,
The grass is riz.
I wonder where
Dem flowers is.