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.

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Margarita Cake

4 reviews

This margarita cake is perfect for a picnic on a warm day. You'll be surprised at how closely it tastes like the real thing. These other <a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/margarita-dessert-recipes/">margarita dessert recipes</a> are delicious, too. ?—Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

11 reviews

My granddaughter Sydney has acquired a love of baking. While I was visiting her in Tampa, we made these light,...


Mom’s Citrus Buttermilk Cake

8 reviews

Everyone raves over this lovely lemon cake. It's divine with fresh raspberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Joan...


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Strawberry-Lemon Crepe Cake

Each year for my husband's birthday I make him a different lemon cake (a tradition started by his mother). A...


Lemon Pound Cake Loaves

11 reviews

My family always asks for this love-me-tender lemon loaf cake. Sometimes, I shake things up and make cupcakes with the...

Blueberry Lemon Trifle

21 reviews

A refreshing lemon filling and fresh blueberries give this sunny dessert sensation plenty of color. Don't worry about heating up...


Glazed Lemon Tube Cake

36 reviews

This easy lemon cake recipe is just the dessert to brighten up a gray winter day (or any day). Lemon...

Lemon Orange Cake

10 reviews

I like to bake this lovely three-layer lemon and orange cake instead of a more traditional pie for Thanksgiving. It...


Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

10 reviews

This luscious lemon poppy seed cake recipe uses cake mix and pudding mix for an easy dessert highlighting the classic...


Lemon Bundt Cake

7 reviews

Convenient lemon cake and pudding mixes hurry along this moist glazed cake shared by Ann Anderson of Andrews, North Carolina.


Moist Lemon Angel Cake Roll

10 reviews

Tart and delicious, this pretty cake roll will tickle any lemon lover's fancy. Its feathery, angel food texture enhances its...

Makeover Lemon Pound Cake

16 reviews

For this lovely golden cake, I use fat-free yogurt to trim the calories. It's a comforting dessert for days when...


Fluted Lemon Cake

4 reviews

My great-grandmother used to make this cake, which has been a family favorite for years. You won’t believe it starts...


Italian Triple Lemon Cream Cake

4 reviews

Refreshing and impressive, this show-stopping cake is perfect for Easter, a summer party or even Christmas dinner. In case you...


Healthy Lemon Cake

1 review

"I've made this cake several times and it's always delicious," Pat Bertram promises from Attica, Michigan. And because there are...


Lemon-Lime Poppy Seed Cake

1 review

There’s plenty of lemon-lime flavor in this tender cake to please any citrus lover. Plus, it’s a breeze to make.

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Lemon-Thyme Angel Food Cake

Thyme adds a new twist to the classic angel food cake. The flavors pair well together. We enjoy this alongside...


Citrus Berry Shortcake

11 reviews

Here's a quick and easy classic with a soft shortcake layer. Sometimes, I'll sprinkle blueberries over the top for an...


Almond-Lemon Pound Cake

4 reviews

This lemon-almond cake is the first cake I learned to make more than 30 years ago, and it’s still a...


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Blueberry Citrus Cake

9 reviews

“My husband and I grow blueberries for market-and this cake is my favorite way to use them. Our fresh berries...


Lemon Coconut Cake

8 reviews

“If you’re pressed for time, use a white cake mix and dress it up with the filling and frosting from...


Lemon Coconut Cupcakes

5 reviews

Lemon plus coconut equals big smiles in this cupcake equation. These zesty gems are a hit with my family, friends...


Coconut Citrus Layer Cake

1 review

Make a showstopper holiday treat: tender white cake layered with tangy grapefruit curd and topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting....


Lemon Basil Cupcakes

6 reviews

Lemon cupcakes are a delight of summer, and a touch of basil really dresses them up. They're a wonderful light...


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Lemon Layer Cake

28 reviews

This citrusy cake with a luscious cream cheese frosting will garner plenty of applause. The flavor, a duet of sweet...

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Lemon-Filled Coconut Cake

14 reviews

One of my coworkers brought this cake to a luncheon almost 40 years ago. It was so delicious that I...


Lemon-Rosemary Layer Cake

24 reviews

Tall and impressive, this unique lemon-rosemary layer cake is a treat for the senses with flecks of lemon zest and...


Lemon Ginger Icebox Cake

7 reviews

Everyone searches for grand desserts that have easy ingredients and minimal effort. My lemony ginger icebox cake is the answer....


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Glazed Lemon Chiffon Cake

3 reviews

This fluffy cake is a real treat drizzled with the sweet-tart lemon glaze. —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah


Moist Lemon Tea Cakes

33 reviews

Whenever I serve these lovely bite-size glazed cakes, they get rave reviews...and I get requests for the recipe. Lemon and...


Six-Layer Coconut Cake with Lemon Filling

2 reviews

I found this recipe when going through my grandmother's old files. It was originally made with an orange filling, but...