Blueberry lemon bundt cake with lemon glaze

What to Bring for Spring!

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Spring recipes to bake and take to all this season’s invites from holiday brunch to baby showers, dinner parties and beyond!

Is your social calendar starting to pick up? There are so many reasons to celebrate this season ~ big holidays, little holidays, those first al-fresco dinners and cook outs. But while you might have a signature summer potluck side, or a go-to Christmas cookie, do you have reliable, festive spring recipes to bring to all those invites?

A good bring-along recipe should be crowd-pleasing, portable, and have a little bit of seasonal flair. Check, check, and check! I’ve got you covered with spring recipes that were made to answer the question “what should I bring?”

Let’s dig in

what to bring – to the holiday brunch

Many of us celebrate spring holidays like Easter and Passover with a festive brunch. I love this because it’s one of the few holidays a year where breakfast and brunch foods take center stage. Bring a special coffee cake, muffins, or pretty scones to add to the holiday spread.

Carrot Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

carrot coffee cake with cream cheese glaze

fresh spring recipes for brunch

strawberry scones drizzled with sweet glaze
Strawberry Shortcake Scones
3.48 from 188 votes
Strawberry Shortcake Scones are the ultimate breakfast treat, with tons of juicy fresh strawberries tucked inside a flaky tender pastry.  These pretty strawberry scones will be a guaranteed hit for a Mother’s Day or Easter brunch.
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Blueberry lemon bundt cake with lemon glaze
Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake
5 from 27 votes
A lemon blueberry bundt cake is a moist breakfast or tea time cake that combines tart citrus with bursts of juicy berries. It's one of those cakes that looks as good as it tastes.
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a honey cake decorated with powdered sugar.
Honey Cake
5 from 2 votes
A simple honey cake is an old fashioned tea cake that has few ingredients, is easy to bake, and showcases the complex flavor of honey!
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A slice of gluten free macaroon cake
Easy Almond Macaroon Cake
4.95 from 38 votes
This Easy Almond Macaroon Cake is a one-bowl gluten free cake made with lots of almonds, and sweetened coconut ~ it's elegant, simple, and delicious!
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carrot cake muffin topped with cream cheese frosting, with paper muffin wrapper.
Carrot Cake Muffins
5 from 7 votes
These deliciously spiced carrot cake muffins are made in one bowl and frosted with a tangy & sweet cream cheese frosting!
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Strawberry Buttermilk Cake cooling on a rack
Strawberry Buttermilk Cake
3.81 from 675 votes
A moist and easy fresh strawberry buttermilk cake that can go from breakfast and brunch to dessert.
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a piece of honeybun cake with a fork.
Honeybun Cake
5 from 3 votes
An easy coffeecake that tastes like your favorite honey bun ~ and it starts with a cake mix!
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lemon yogurt cake with lemons
Lemon Yogurt Breakfast Cake
3.99 from 352 votes
Lemon Yogurt Breakfast Cake is an Italian style coffee cake with a soft, pillowy texture and a delicate lemon flavor.
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what to bring – to the office party

These recipes will disappear out of the break room faster than you can say “April showers!” Spread some spring cheer with these easy treats that are easy to bring and share.

Triple Lemon Brownies

a stack of glazed lemon blondies

spring recipes your coworkers will love

a stack of rugelach bars with sparkling sugar
Apricot Raspberry Rugelach Bars
4.87 from 30 votes
My rugelach bars are a simple, tasty twist on a classic Jewish pastry. Made with cream cheese dough & filled with sweet, tart jam.
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sliced lemon shortbread tart
Lemon Shortbread
5 from 9 votes
Lemon shortbread is crisp on the outside, buttery soft inside, with a lovely aromatic lemon flavor. This easy elegant dessert literally melts in your mouth!
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Rhubarb Cake, sliced on parchment paper
Norwegian Rhubarb and Almond Cake
4.45 from 153 votes
This Norwegian Rhubarb and Almond Cake is a delicate breakfast cake that features the unusual combination of tart rhubarb with almond. This is an ideal spring brunch cake.
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Banana Blondies with Caramel Icing
Banana Blondies
4.07 from 479 votes
These banana blondies are rich, dense, and fudgy, with an irresistible caramel frosting! Think banana bread meets butterscotch blondies!
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a stack of strawberry lemon blondies 2
Strawberry Lemon Blondies
4.08 from 4483 votes
Strawberry Lemon Blondies are pretty in pink strawberry bars with a sweetly tart flavor and a soft melt in your mouth texture!
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taking a slice of Mary Berry's Lemon Drizzle Cake
Mary Berry’s Lemon Drizzle Cake
4.59 from 96 votes
Mary Berry's Lemon Drizzle Cake is an easy tea cake with a distinctive  crunchy lemon glaze.  You only need a few basic ingredients and 35 minutes to bake this lovely bundt cake. 
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what to bring – to that first al-fresco dinner party

When the weather fiiiiinnally gets warm enough to eat outside, that first invite to dine al-fresco deserves something a little special!

no bake strawberry cheesecake for a crowd

no bake strawberry cheesecake

spring recipes for the patio

a slice of classic carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
Carrot Cake
5 from 57 votes
The perfect carrot cake with just the right amount of spice, and a thick layer of cream cheese frosting ~ hold on to this recipe!
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a slice of rhubarb shortbread crumble tart with whipped cream
Rhubarb Crumble Tart
4.03 from 128 votes
My Rhubarb Crumble Tart is a juicy rhubarb tart recipe warmed up with vanilla bean and a buttery oatmeal crumble topping.
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A slice of blueberry zucchini cake with fork.
Blueberry Zucchini Cake with Lemon Buttercream
3.61 from 1305 votes
Blueberry Zucchini Cake with Lemon Buttercream combines the best of summer with juicy blueberries and shredded zucchini.
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raspberry almond bars in a pan
Raspberry Almond Bars
5 from 11 votes
Crazy good raspberry almond bars that have a vibrant raspberry filling, lots of almond flavor, and a unique soft and crunchy texture ~ you can't go wrong with this recipe!
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blackberry slab pie bars, stacked
Blackberry Slab Pie Bars
4.16 from 220 votes
Blackberry Slab Pie Bars are a little slice of heaven ~ the flakey pastry, the jewel toned filling, and the sweet glaze all work together in this super user friendly dessert. Use frozen fruit or preserves when fresh berries aren't available.
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sheet cake with mint frosting
Mint Chip Sheet Cake
5 from 40 votes
My Mint Chocolate Chip Sheet Cake is a moist chocolate cake recipe topped with an amazing mint chip frosting.  Make it for birthdays, cookouts, and potlucks ~ everybody loves this ice cream inspired dessert!
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what to bring – to the kid’s party

Littles will be delighted by the pretty colors and yummy flavors in these kid-friendly treats!

soft sugar cookies with cream cheese icing

soft sugar cookies with frosting and sprinkles

spring recipes the kids will eat up!

Three mint chocolate pudding pots with mint seedlings.
Mint Chocolate Pudding Pots
5 from 7 votes
Fun Mint chocolate pudding pots look like little potted plants!
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A stack of strawberry jam crumble bars.
Strawberry Jam Bars
5 from 22 votes
Strawberry jam bars are all about that unbeatable combo of buttery shortbread cookie dough and sweet-tart strawberry jam!
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strawberry cupcakes
Strawberry Cupcakes
5 from 14 votes
My birthday cupcakes with strawberry frosting are perfect for any spring or summer celebration ~ the fluffy yellow cupcakes are topped with the ultimate fresh strawberry cream cheese buttercream
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Easter Brownies topped with crushed Easter candy
Easter Brownies
5 from 7 votes
Easter brownies are thick fudgy brownies topped with crushed candy coated chocolate eggs. This fun Easter dessert puts a smile on everyone's face!
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4th of July brownie bites on a platter
Brownie Bites
5 from 4 votes
Individual brownie muffins topped with whipped cream and berries is a winning combination. (This is one 4th of July dessert that we'll keep making all year long.)
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strawberry shortbread cookies
Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
4.87 from 105 votes
Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are pretty in pink with a fresh berry flavor. Freeze dried strawberries are the secret!
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what to bring – to the shower

Wedding showers, baby showers ~ special events like these demand something a little extra special! These recipes will garner compliments and recipe requests without requiring tons of time and work. It’s win-win!

Pansy Topped Shortbread Cookies

pansy shortbread cookies on a cooling rack

spring recipes with an elegant flair

A plate of glazed lemon cookies.
Lemon Cookies
4.96 from 88 votes
Melt in your mouth soft lemon cookies brightened up with a sweet tart lemony glaze.
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cream tea scones with jam
Cream Scones Recipe
4.95 from 20 votes
Classic cream scones are delightfully fluffy, not too sweet breakfast or tea time pastries that provide the perfect excuse to slather on clotted cream and jam.
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raspberry lemon cake
Raspberry Lemon Cake
4.23 from 3625 votes
An old fashioned Raspberry Lemon Cake recipe with lemon buttercream frosting, made with yogurt, fresh raspberries, and lots of lemon juice for a sweet/tart delicious dessert.
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A plate of delicate roasted rhubarb lady's kiss cookies on a plate
Roasted Rhubarb Baci di Dama
4.27 from 19 votes
Rhubarb Baci di Dama (Lady's Kiss Cookies) ~ Italian almond cookies filled with an amazing roasted rhubarb buttercream!
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lemon chiffon cake with raspberries
Lemon Chiffon Cake
5 from 40 votes
Lemon Chiffon Cake is a famously light and fluffy lemon sponge cake that's delicious on its own or served with whipped cream and berries.
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  1. Zay says:

    Which recipe is the strawberry cake like item in the large picture at the top of the post

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    • Sue Moran says:

      That’s Strawberry Buttermilk Cake, here.

      Reply
  2. Julie Ashby says:

    Dear Sue,
    You newsletter are a highlight in my week but alas, I live in Tasmania, Australia’s island state and we are moving from Summer to Autumn. I do not ask for a seasonal recipe for the southern hemisphere in every newsletter but just occasionally, would you think of us and post something for us when we do not have access to your seasonal produce, please?
    Thanks for reading.

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    • Sue Moran says:

      Thanks for the message Julie, I’ll see what I can come up with.

      Reply
  3. Sue Robbins says:

    WOW, thank you so much for sharing so many recipes. They all look wonderful

    Reply
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