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.
Margarita Cake
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. —Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes
My granddaughter Sydney has acquired a love of baking. While I was visiting her in Tampa, we made these light,...
Lemon Rhubarb Tube Cake
For a taste of summer, try this dessert. The cake's fresh lemon flavor and tart rhubarb topping are so refreshing....
Mom’s Citrus Buttermilk Cake
Everyone raves over this lovely lemon cake. It's divine with fresh raspberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Joan...
Ginger-Glazed Lemon Bundt
Tangy ginger, tart lemon and puckery cranberries make this melt-in-your-mouth cake as crisp—and gorgeous—as autumn. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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...
Almond-Lemon Pound Cake
This lemon-almond cake is the first cake I learned to make more than 30 years ago, and it’s still a...
Lemon Orange Cake
I like to bake this lovely three-layer cake instead of a more traditional pie for Thanksgiving. It has that tangy...
Zesty Citrus Cake
We grow our own citrus trees, so I'm always trying to come up with new recipes for the fruit. My...
Holiday Bundt Cake
This easy cake is a showstopper during the holidays. It has a tender crumb and pairs well with fruit.
Lemon Meringue Torte
Field editor Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, relates, "I copied this old recipe from a notebook that my grandmother compiled...
Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce
From Panguitch, Utah, Lucile Proctor shares a very moist spiced cake that's topped with an old-fashioned-tasting lemon sauce. "The simple...
Lemon Angel Cake Roll
"Every time I make this sunny cake roll, people comment on its fresh flavor and festive look," observes Diana Hardwick...
Lemon Meringue Cake
This cake tastes just like lemon meringue pie! Fresh lemon flavor shines through in the custard filling between the layers,...
Lemon-Filled Coconut Cake
One of my coworkers brought this cake to a luncheon almost 40 years ago. It was so delicious that I...
Lemon Coconut Cupcakes
Lemon plus coconut equals big smiles in this cupcake equation. These zesty gems are a hit with my family, friends...
Makeover Lemon Pound Cake
For this lovely golden cake, I use fat-free yogurt to trim the calories. It's a comforting dessert for days when...
Rosemary & Thyme Lemon Pudding Cakes
These simple little cakes are absolutely divine and are perfect with hot tea. Think English tea party! Your guests will...
Grandma’s Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
This is from a collection of family recipes. My granddaughter, Riley, likes that it tastes like lemons, but is sweet....
Lemonade Layer Cake
Lemonade concentrate gives both the cake and frosting fantastic flavor. I like to garnish this dessert with lemon slices and...
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 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...
Triple-Layer Lemon Cake
A smooth and silky citrus filling separates the three layers of my lemon cake. It's a homemade favorite that friends...
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.
Luscious Lemon Cake Roll
A co-worker shared the recipe for this elegant cake roll. It's perfect for rounding out a special meal.—Darlene Brenden, Salem,...
Quicker Lemon Angel Food Supreme
Boxed angel food cake speeds prep time but retains the cake's home-baked taste. And the no-cook version of sauce uses...
Lemon Cherry Cake
Our family loves cherries, so this cake is the perfect way to end any meal. The combination of sweet cherries...
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-Lime Meringue Cake
We top a tender citrus curd-filled cake with lovely meringue for a mile-high masterpiece!—Taste of Home Test Kitchen