Spring Baking Bliss: 42 Spring Desserts Full of Bright Flavors
Spring has officially sprung, and that means it’s time for bright flavors, pastel colors, and desserts that feel just as joyful as the season itself. This roundup features 42 irresistible spring desserts and sweet treats, from fruity favorites like mixed berry cupcakes and strawberry sourdough rolls to playful bakes like stuffed carrot cake cookies. You’ll also find easy crowd-pleasers like spring chocolate bark and zesty baked lemon doughnuts that are perfect for brunches, showers, and sunny afternoons. Whether you’re craving something light and citrusy or rich and indulgent, there’s a recipe here for every springtime mood. Grab your mixing bowl and let’s bake our way into the sweetest season of the year!

Why you should make these fresh, spring treats:
- They’re packed with fresh, bright spring flavors like berries, lemon, and chocolate
- Many recipes are perfect for seasonal celebrations like Easter, baby showers, and brunches
- The desserts are colorful and eye‑catching, making them great for sharing and entertaining
- There’s a mix of easy bakes and show‑stopping treats for all skill levels
- Spring produce shines in recipes that feel lighter and more refreshing
- They’re ideal for make‑ahead desserts and potluck‑friendly sweets
- The variety means there’s something for everyone, from fruity to rich and chocolatey
- These treats feel special without being complicated or time‑consuming
- They’re a fun way to get back into baking after winter
- Perfect for enjoying with family, friends, and sunny spring afternoons
These yummy spring desserts are perfect for:
- Easter celebrations and holiday gatherings
- Spring brunches with family and friends
- Baby showers and bridal showers
- Mother’s Day celebrations
- Birthday parties and weekend get‑togethers
- Potlucks, picnics, and park gatherings
- School events, bake sales, and class parties
- Afternoon tea or coffee dates
- Spring weddings and engagement parties
- Just‑because treats for sunny days at home
42 Spring‑Inspired Desserts with Fresh, Fruity Flavors
Discover 42 delicious spring desserts and sweet treats, featuring fruity bakes, pastel favorites, and seasonal flavors perfect for any occasion. From mixed berry cupcakes to lemon doughnuts and carrot cake cookies, this roundup has something for every spring craving.
Super easy (and delicious) lemon bars in a cupcake! Great for spring desserts, parties, potlucks, birthdays, or anytime you want a yummy lemon treat.
How to turn ordinary, premade chocolate chip cookie dough into funfetti sandwich cookies!
Who doesn't love a good Neapolitan dessert? These cupcakes are layered with chocolate and vanilla, then topped with a strawberry icing, making them a fun and festive springtime dessert.
Turn ordinary carrot cake cupcakes into fun carrot jars! (No decorating talent required!)
If you love lemon poppy seed muffins or bread, you have to try these lemon poppy seed cupcakes!
Yummy carrot cake cookies stuffed with cream cheese - what's not to love? A classic spring dessert turned into a fun cookie.
These flower cupcakes are so cute and super easy to make, too!
Everyone will love these bird's nest cupcakes - plus they're super easy to make, too!
Super delicious, no-bake chocolate bark with spring-colored M&Ms. You'll want to make this all season long!
Light, moist and easy to make, this Coconut Cake Poke Cake recipe is a favorite twist on a box cake mix recipe you'll savor all throughout the year!
These Strawberry Mascarpone Tartlets are the perfect treats for spring! They're made with Puff Pastry rounds topped with mascarpone cream, fresh strawberries, drizzled with honey, and garnished with lemon zest.
Fresh cherries shine in cherry shortcakes made with easy cream scones. Serve with homemade whipped cream with a hint of amaretto for a special touch!
These beautifully delicious Edible Flower Pistachio Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies are so impressive and easier than they look! Buttery-crisp shortbreads with pretty green pistachio flecks and herbs or blooms are sure to please a crowd.
These sourdough strawberry rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with juicy, sweet strawberries. Drizzled with cream cheese frosting for the perfect for a cozy breakfast or special treat.
Almond-flavored cupcakes topped with fresh kiwi buttercream frosting. Springtime in a cupcake!
These soft and moist carrot cake muffins with cream cheese filling are so delicious and easy to make! They are perfect for breakfast or dessert!
These gluten and dairy-free Pina Colada Cupcakes are bursting with pineapple and coconut and they’re a sweet escape in every bite.
This White Chocolate Rocky Road recipe makes a delicious and gorgeous treat! It's easy to pull together, and adds beautiful color to dessert displays or the end of a meal.
Bursting with juicy blueberries and tangy lemon, this moist and tender cake delivers the perfect balance of sweet and citrusy in every bite.
Use the classic strawberry-rhubarb combination to make some oatmeal bars. Fresh rhubarb is only available in spring, so grab it while it's in season.
Cupcakes topped with a yummy, mixed-berry frosting. These cupcakes are full of fruit flavor and everyone will love them1
Light, fluffy and delicious Cheesecake in a Jar recipe made with skillet granola, cottage cheese Greek yogurt filling and roasted vanilla rhubarb topping is healthy, easy and takes 30 minutes to make from start to finish! It makes for a great dessert, takeout snack, breakfast or brunch meal.
Make these cute Spring Butterfly Cupcakes with pastel colors using white candy-coated pretzels and M&M candies!Â
This creamy, delicious cake is perfect for a spring time dessert!
Enjoy a citrus burst with every bite of this Glazed Lemon Cookie Recipe. These cookies are soft and chewy with a tangy lemon flavor that’s complemented by a sweet glaze.
Karpatka (Polish Carpathian Cream Cake) – Traditional Recipe Made with Choux Pastry
Karpatka is one of the most popular Polish cakes, and for good reason! It has two layers of choux pastry sandwiched with a decadent creamy vanilla filling. A dusting of powdered sugar on top helps the rustic pĂ¢te Ă choux simulate the snow-capped Carpathian Mountains in Poland.
This tender and moist carrot cake with vanilla cream cheese frosting is by far the best I've ever tried. The secret ingredient in this easy step-by-step recipe is olive oil. No white sugar!
These lemon coconut bars with white chocolate ganache are so delicious. Thick lemon crust balances the sweetness of the ganache and coconut enriches these bars.
Moist, warmly spiced, and perfectly sweet, this keto carrot cake is a finished with a creamy frosting for the perfect spring dessert!
Celebrate spring produce with this delicious strawberry rhubarb pie! Sweet strawberries ad tart rhubarb are lightly cooked down and encased in a buttery crust - with lots of tips on how to avoid the dreaded soggy bottom!
Every bite of this no-bake Strawberry Margarita Tiramisu tastes like a vacation in Cancun.
These Baked Lemon Doughnuts are a great sweet spring treat! They're baked in the oven so these doughnuts are soft and then dipped into a sweet and tangy bright lemon glaze.
Inspired by the classic cocktail, these lemon drop Jell-O shots are sweet, tart, and a little indulgent. A fun, grown-up treat with bold citrus flavor, perfect for spring gatherings.
This fluffy Air Fryer Bread Pudding is golden brown and perfect with ice cream. It is not only quick to prepare but also delivers a delightful contrast of textures—crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Bright, fresh, and zesty, this keto lemon drizzle cake is the perfect spring treat, with a moist crumb and a tangy lemon glaze.
The Best Cheesecake with Strawberries: Real Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe
This Real Strawberry Cheesecake recipe is completely full of fresh strawberry flavor, nothing artificial about it. Plus, everyone will want the recipe (or a second slice) because it’s so delicious.
The Best Sourdough Einkorn Carrot Cake Recipe – Perfectly Moist
This sourdough carrot cake is awesome… It’s moist, hearty, perfect sweet and sourdough with a velvety cream cheese frosting.Â
Quick and easy to make, these Easy Lemon Bars feature a soft crust and a tangy, sweet filling topped with powdered sugar. With a buttery shortbread crust and tangy lemon filling, these bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
This Strawberry Pie is a bright and vibrant dessert that’s ridiculously easy to make, bursting with aromatic strawberry flavor and refreshing lemon in every bite.
This lemon loaf recipe is deliciously soft and moist! You can make this no mixer cake with a few simple ingredients.
This creamy dessert has a comforting texture that’s both satisfying and filling. It's creamy, spiced, sweetened with Stevia and the addition of spices and low-fat milk provides a good mix of flavor and nutrition.
Made with just three ingredients, these lemon tarts are light, zesty, and easy to prepare, making them an ideal spring dessert or brunch treat.
