Holidays & Events
It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.
Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes
My granddaughter Sydney has acquired a love of baking. While I was visiting her in Tampa, we made these light, fluffy cupcakes. She's a natural—these turned out fantastic! —Lonnie Hartstack, Clarinda, Iowa
California Lemon Pound Cake
Citrus trees grow abundantly in California, and I'm always looking for new recipes which use the fruit from the orange...
Glazed Lemon Tube Cake
This easy lemon cake recipe is just the dessert to brighten up a gray winter day (or any day). Lemon...
Zesty Citrus Cake
We grow our own citrus trees, so I'm always trying to come up with new recipes for the fruit. My...
Lemon Meringue Cake
This cake tastes just like lemon meringue pie! Fresh lemon flavor shines through in the custard filling between the layers,...
Lemon Orange Cake
I like to bake this lovely three-layer cake instead of a more traditional pie for Thanksgiving. It has that tangy...
Lemon-Thyme Angel Food Cake
Thyme adds a new twist to the classic angel food cake. The flavors pair well together. We enjoy it alongside...
Lemon-Lime Poppy Seed Cake
There’s plenty of lemon-lime flavor in this tender cake to please any citrus lover. Plus, it’s a breeze to make.
Lemon Sparkle Cupcakes
Bursting with lemony zing, these cupcakes don't require frosting. In fact, my family prefers the crunchy sugar-and-spice topping. A dear...
Six-Layer Coconut Cake with Lemon Filling
I found this recipe when going through my grandmother's old files. It was originally made with an orange filling, but...
Lemon Coconut Cupcakes
Lemon plus coconut equals big smiles in this cupcake equation. These zesty gems are a hit with my family, friends...
Orange-Glazed Cake
When I take a bite of this cake, it brings back marvelous memories from my childhood. Each luscious, moist piece...
Luscious Lemon Angel Roll
I came across this recipe while preparing for a party and was thrilled with how easy it was to make....
Lemon Cupcakes
Usher in spring with these tender, lemony cupcakes. It's a recipe from my mother that I spiced up a bit....
Lemon Coconut Cake
“If you’re pressed for time, use a white cake mix and dress it up with the filling and frosting from...
Fluted Lemon Cake
My great-grandmother used to make this cake, which has been a family favorite for years. You won’t believe it starts...
Lemon Refrigerator Cake
The recipe comes from my church group and is a light, refreshing cake for warm-weather days.
Moist Lemon Meringue Cake
After my husband was diagnosed with high cholesterol, I started looking for light recipes. With its fresh berries and meringue...
Poppy Seed Citrus Cake
“My youngest daughter loves anything with lemon and this is her favorite cake," writes Charolette Westfall from Houston, Texas. "It's...
Citrus-Kissed Sweet Potato Cake
I came up with this spiced cake to use up leftover sweet potatoes after Thanksgiving. Cover the grated sweet potatoes...
Blueberry Citrus Cake
“My husband and I grow blueberries for market-and this cake is my favorite way to use them. Our fresh berries...
Berry-Filled Lemon Cake
This dessert starts with a convenient boxed cake mix. "The cake and glaze have a mild lemon flavor that's delightful...
Lemon Chiffon Cake
This moist, airy lemon chiffon cake was my dad's favorite. Mom revamped the original recipe to include lemons. I'm not...
Lemon Ricotta Cake
This recipe is a family gem that was passed down from my grandmother and mother. Garnished with shaved lemon zest,...
Lemon Lover’s Pound Cake
Everyone raves about this pretty dessert—and it sure doesn't last long with my family. It also freezes beautifully, so why...
Italian Triple Lemon Cream Cake
Refreshing and impressive, this show-stopping cake is perfect for Easter, a summer party or even Christmas dinner. In case you...
Lemon Raspberry Cake
Springtime sweets aren’t any more appealing than Lemon Raspberry Cake shared by Eden Atkerson of Atlanta, Georgia.
Makeover Lemon Raspberry Cake
Eden Atkerson's dessert was so delightful that we decided to trim it down a bit so everyone could enjoy it…even...
Healthy Lemon Cake
"I've made this cake several times and it's always delicious," Pat Bertram promises from Attica, Michigan. And because there are...
Lemon-Rosemary Layer Cake
Tall and impressive, this unique dessert is a treat for the senses with flecks of lemon zest and fresh rosemary....