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.
Lemon Orange Cake
I like to bake this lovely three-layer cake instead of a more traditional pie for Thanksgiving. It has that tangy Florida citrus flavor and isn't any more difficult to make than a two-layer cake. —Norma Poole, Auburndale, Florida
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 Torte
Field editor Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, relates, "I copied this old recipe from a notebook that my grandmother compiled...
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...
Lemonade Layer Cake
Lemonade concentrate gives both the cake and frosting fantastic flavor. I like to garnish this dessert with lemon slices and...
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...
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
Contest-Winning Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
This lovely layered cake may not be made from scratch, but lemon curd filling and creamy frosting give it a...
Pink Lemonade Stand Cake
If you love a moist and creamy cake, this is it. Lemon juice and lemonade give the layers a tangy...
Grapefruit Layer Cake
I grew up in Florida where we had 10 grapefruit trees and were constantly trying to use the fruit in...
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 It was originally made with an orange filling, but...
Orange Mousse Chocolate Torte
I always get compliments from the chocolate lovers at my table when I serve them this cool tangy torte with...
Lemon Coconut Cake
“If you’re pressed for time, use a white cake mix and dress it up with the filling and frosting from...
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...
Blueberry Citrus Cake
“My husband and I grow blueberries for market-and this cake is my favorite way to use them. Our fresh berries...
Strawberry-Lemon Angel Cake
"I couldn't decide how to use the lemon curd a friend had given me, so I tried spreading it between...
Lemon Ginger Icebox Cake
Everyone searches for grand desserts that have easy ingredients and minimal effort. My lemony ginger icebox cake is the answer....
Raspberry Lemon Cake
Want a change from chocolate cake? Try this elegant lemon cake...it's packed with refreshing lemon flavor, from the cake to...
Lemon Ladyfinger Dessert
We whipped up this rich and creamy treat just for your Easter dinner. Five ingredients and 20 minutes are all...
Lemon Torte
This beautiful, light treat has an easy-to make meringue base that's complemented with tart and sweet fillings.
Lemon Ricotta Cake
This recipe is a family gem that was passed down from my grandmother and mother. Garnished with shaved lemon zest,...
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...
Lemon Layer Cake
This citrusy cake with a luscious cream cheese frosting will garner plenty of applause. The flavor, a duet of sweet...
Coconut Citrus Layer Cake
Make a showstopper holiday treat: tender white cake layered with tangy grapefruit curd and topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting....
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...
Lemon-Rosemary Layer Cake
Tall and impressive, this unique dessert is a treat for the senses with flecks of lemon zest and fresh rosemary....