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This collection of the best spring desserts features cakes, cookies, pies, and more with all the bright and light flavors of spring!

A collage of spring desserts.

Love Lighter and Brighter Desserts!

When we think of Spring desserts our minds almost immediately go to fresh fruit! After all the cozy winter treats, berry and citrus flavors are especially appealing when the days start to warm up. Whether you’re planning Easter dinner, a spring birthday, Mother’s Day brunch, or a bridal or baby shower, these spring dessert recipes make it easy to put something pretty and delicious on the table.

We’ve gathered plenty of tasty sweets for you to choose from. This collection is packed with fruit-topped cakes , lemony bars, pies and tarts, cute cupcakes, cookies, cheesecakes, and simple no-bake desserts that are great for sharing. Many of them can be made ahead, travel well, and feed a crowd.

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Top 10 Most Loved Spring Desserts

This list is packed with our favorite spring desserts, featuring light, fruity, and fresh flavors that are perfect for the season.

1 Fruit Pizza

Fruit Pizza
Total Time: 30 minutes
Fruit pizza is an all-time favorite that starts with a sugar cookie crust and is completely customizable with your favorite fruit.
5 from 22 votes
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2 Coconut Cake Recipe

Coconut Cake Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour
Tropical coconut cake is topped with a scrumptious cream cheese frosting. It's a tasty dessert to enjoy all year long!
5 from 6 votes
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3 Lemon Lasagna Recipe

Lemon Lasagna Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
This luscious Lemon Lush consists of 4 tasty layers, including a Lemon Oreo crust, cream cheese layer, lemon pudding layer and topped with whipped cream! 
4.97 from 162 votes
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4 Fruit Tart Recipe

Homemade and easy fruit tart.
Fruit Tart Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
This sweet, buttery fruit tart is perfect for spring and summer parties, holidays, or get-togethers. It's simple, yet beautiful!
5 from 27 votes
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5 Lemon Bundt Cake recipe

Lemon Bundt Cake recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Vibrant, moist lemon bundt cake is covered with a sweet lemon glaze and thick cream cheese frosting for an irresistible summer dessert!
5 from 14 votes
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6 Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
This easy strawberry shortcake takes just 20 minutes and 4 ingredients for a fresh, sweet treat everyone will love!
5 from 97 votes
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7 Angel Food Cake Recipe

Angel Food Cake Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
This tender, light as air angel food cake is a must-try! With the perfect amount of sweetness, it's perfect to enjoy all year long.
5 from 14 votes
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8 Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Homemade pineapple upside down cake from scratch on serving dish.
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
Our homemade pineapple upside down cake is a family favorite with a secret ingredient that takes this classic to a whole new level!
4.94 from 97 votes
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9 Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

Coconut Cream Pie Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Our old-fashioned coconut cream pie recipe is filled with a thick and creamy homemade custard that whips up in only 15 minutes!
4.93 from 39 votes
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10 Carrot Sheet Cake Recipe

Carrot sheet cake recipe slice on white plates.
Carrot Sheet Cake Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
This easy and delicious carrot sheet cake is perfect for feeding a crowd for Easter and delicious all year long.
5 from 3 votes
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More Spring Desserts

Keep scrolling for even more delicious dessert ideas you’ll want to make all spring long!

11 Chiffon Cake Recipe

Chiffon Cake Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Chiffon cake is a moist and airy-like sponge cake with a delicate flavor. Our version is topped with a citrusy frosting with berries.
5 from 10 votes
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12 Lemon Sheet Cake Recipe

Lemon Sheet Cake Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Bright Lemon Sheet Cake with creamy lemon buttercream frosting is a sunny dessert perfect for feeding a crowd!
4.88 from 62 votes
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13 Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe

Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Light and fresh Strawberry Shortcake Trifle takes minutes to assemble, which makes it great for entertaining!
5 from 68 votes
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14 Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe

Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Our carrot cake cupcakes are topped with a heavenly brown sugar cream cheese frosting, making them extra delicious and perfect for Spring.
4.98 from 68 votes
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15 Lemon Raspberry Cake

Lemon Raspberry Cake
Total Time: 1 hour 38 minutes
This chilled lemon raspberry cake is a show-stopper dessert that uses fresh fruit for a punch of flavor and a classic combination.
5 from 1 vote
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16 Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

These Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes are so pretty and perfect for spring or summer. They start with fluffy, moist lemon cupcakes. Then they're topped with strawberry frosting made from fresh berries!
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Sweet & Tangy Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes start with fluffy, moist lemon cupcakes and are topped with a fresh strawberry frosting!
4.73 from 33 votes
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17 Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe

Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Frosted Lemon Sugar Cookies are buttery soft, with the perfect hint of lemon. They're a perfect treat for lemon lovers!
4.99 from 177 votes
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18 Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe

Carrot cake cookies with carrot piped on top on cake stand.
Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe
Total Time: 22 minutes
Soft Carrot Cake Cookies loaded with carrots and pecans, finished with silky cream cheese frosting!
4.80 from 24 votes
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19 Coconut Macaroons Recipe

Coconut Macaroons Recipe
Total Time: 23 minutes
Deliciously chewy coconut macaroons are a simple, classic cookie. This best-loved recipe is sure to be a hit!
5 from 3 votes
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20 Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

These Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes are so pretty and perfect for spring or summer. They start with fluffy, moist lemon cupcakes. Then they're topped with strawberry frosting made from fresh berries!
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Sweet & Tangy Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes start with fluffy, moist lemon cupcakes and are topped with a fresh strawberry frosting!
4.73 from 33 votes
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