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My collection of spring cakes includes light, fruity, and beautiful cakes for celebrating a variety of spring events. Perfect for Mother’s day, Easter, baby or bridal showers, brunches, tea parties, and more!
The Best Spring Cakes
Spring is a time for celebrating! It seems this season is always busy with a party of some kind, whether it’s a baby or bridal shower, graduation, Mother’s day, Easter, or spring birthday. Today’s collection of spring cakes is perfect for all that and more! Fruity, light, and beautiful, these pretty cakes are just begging to be served at a garden party, spring brunch, or tea. I made sure to include a variety to suit any skill level, whether you’re a beginner cake decorator just learning how to decorate a cake or seasoned professional.
Of all the spring cakes in this list, my lemon blueberry cake is by far the most popular this time of year, and for good reason. With its incredibly light and tender crumb, bright citrus flavor, and pops of fresh blueberries–there truly is nothing else like it! It’s my go-to cake when I need to bring a little bit of sunshine into my life (and don’t we all need that after winter?!).
Let’s get into the full collection! 🌸
1. Lemon Blueberry Cake
This cake tastes like a slice of springtime sunshine! I also have lemon blueberry cupcakes.
Lemon Blueberry Cake
Plush, blueberry studded cake layers pair beautifully with a creamy lemon frosting. This is a beginner-friendly recipe that’s perfect for spring!
2. Carrot Cake
My favorite cake–ever. I also have carrot cake cupcakes and cheesecake stuffed version (linked further down).
The Best Carrot Cake Recipe
Classic carrot cake made with pantry staples. It’s moist, spiced just right, and a crowd-favorite whenever and wherever you serve it!
3. Hummingbird Cake
One of the most popular spring cakes, hummingbird cake makes a nice alternative to the usual carrot or coconut.
Hummingbird Cake Recipe
This recipe combines bananas, pineapple, pecans, cinnamon, and vanilla into a show-stopping spring cake. Frosted with my popular cream cheese frosting!
4. Chiffon Cake
Light, fluffy, and so cheery, chiffon cake is ideal for spring celebrations.
Chiffon Cake
Chiffon cake with a citrus spin! The light, springy texture pairs beautifully with a hint of citrus, though you can keep yours plain vanilla if you choose.
5. Coconut Cake
You’ll always find this on my Easter dessert table! I have coconut cupcakes as well.
Coconut Cake Recipe
My old-fashioned coconut cake has a balanced coconut flavor and moist, tender texture. It’s a classic holiday dessert!
6. Lemon Cake
I simply can’t talk about spring cakes without mentioning my lemon cake! It’s so bright and sunny. If you’d prefer a cupcake version, try my lemon cupcakes.
Lemon Cake Recipe
My lemon cake is made without any lemon extract or pudding mix–just pure, real lemons! It’s frosted with a whipped cream cheese frosting for a balanced bite.
7. Pistachio Cake
With its leaf green color and sweet almond flavor, pistachio cake its absolutely perfect for spring. It could also work for St. Patrick’s Day ☘️
Pistachio Cake
No pudding mixes or emulsions! My pistachio cake gets its flavor from real pistachios, almond extract, and brown butter. It’s a crowd-pleaser!
8. Banana Cake
Fans of my popular banana muffins will love this cake! I also have banana cupcakes and banana coffee cake, if you want even more banana treats 🍌
The Best Banana Cake Recipe
My recipe uses extra bananas for maximum flavor and moisture. I recommend topping this cake with silky smooth cream cheese frosting!
9. Lemon Cheesecake
This cheesecake will the star of any spring birthday, shower, or brunch! Just look at that sunny yellow color! 🍋💛
Lemon Cheesecake
Tart and sweet lemon cheesecake over a buttery graham cracker crust. Top with homemade whipped cream for best results!
10. Chantilly Cake
Chantilly cake would make an ideal dessert for a spring tea party. My version has a 5-star rating!
Chantilly Cake
Three layers of soft vanilla cake sandwiching a homemade berry jam, all topped off with a whipped frosting!
11. Mint Chocolate Cake
A classic mint and chocolate pairing.
Mint Chocolate Cake
Fudgy dark chocolate cake pairs beautifully with creamy mint frosting. Makes a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day cake!
12. Carrot Cheesecake Cake
For an even more indulgent carrot cake, add a layer of creamy cheesecake to the center–yum!
Carrot Cake Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake serves as a delightful filling for classic carrot cake. This recipe elevates a classic in an indulgent way!
13. Key Lime Cake
Light and citrusy, key lime cake is so lovely for spring celebrations.
Key Lime Cake
Inspired by the pie, this cake is so fun and refreshing! Use bottled key lime juice if you can’t find key limes locally.
14. Angel Food Cake
Soft and incredibly light angel food makes for a stunning dessert. Prefer cupcakes? I have angel food cupcakes too!
Angel Food Cake
Angel food cake may seem intimidating, but anyone can make my recipe! I’ll walk you through every step and share my top tips for success.
15. Olive Oil Cake
This simple cake has a light citrus flavor that would pair well with any spring get-together.
Olive Oil Cake
Great for snacking! Olive oil cake is lightly sweet with subtle olive oil and citrus flavors. An excellent choice for brunch!
16. No-Bake Cheesecake
This no-bake cheesecake tastes just like the real thing, but is ready much sooner.
The Best No Bake Cheesecake Recipe
No gelatin or condensed milk! My recipe has the flavor and texture of classic cheesecake without any of the fuss.
17. Italian Cream Cake
Flavored with pecans, coconut, and almond, Italian cream cake is incredibly popular!
Italian Cream Cake
Italian cream cake is a southern delicacy. It’s loaded with flavor and texture, and it’s surprisingly simple to make!
18. Strawberry Shortcake Cake
Humble strawberry shortcake gets a celebration-worthy glow-up with this recipe.
Strawberry Shortcake Cake
Juicy strawberries, moist vanilla cake, light whipped cream–you simply can’t go wrong with this cake! We especially love it during the spring and summer months.
19. Funfetti Cake
My go-to spring birthday cake! Feel free to use spring-colored sprinkles for even more fun. I have confetti cupcakes as well, if you’d prefer those.
Funfetti Cake from Scratch
600+ five-star reviews! My version has a super soft texture and just the right amount of sprinkles (you can never have too many). It’s a wonderful birthday cake!
20. Lemon Pound Cake
A citrusy twist on classic pound cake! I also have recipes for sour cream pound cake and cream cheese pound cake.
Lemon Pound Cake
Dense, yet soft lemon pound cake pairs beautifully with your favorite cup of tea or coffee. My version is perfected to have a bright flavor and moist texture.
21. Blueberry Coffee Cake
Hosting a spring brunch? My blueberry coffee cake will be a welcome addition. Also try my blueberry cake or my classic cinnamon coffee cake!
Blueberry Coffee Cake
The ultimate spring brunch cake, this blueberry coffee cake adds fresh berries to classic, crumb-topped coffee cake.
22. Bundt Cake
Soft and dense bundt cake pairs well with just about any spring celebration.
Bundt Cake
Learn how to make a classic bundt cake! My version is sweet, dense, and soft with a delightful vanilla flavor. Add the buttery vanilla glaze, or simply dust with powdered sugar.
23. Strawberry Cake
My strawberry cake is flavored with real strawberries instead of pudding packets–you must try it!
Strawberry Cake
My strawberry cake relies on real, fresh strawberries for the most authentic and BEST taste! It’s moist and fluffy, and it pairs beautifully with the whipped cream cheese frosting.
24. Key Lime Cheesecake
Also be sure to try my strawberry cheesecake, raspberry cheesecake, and blueberry cheesecakes.
Key Lime Cheesecake
No water bath needed! Smooth and creamy key lime cheesecake is like a key lime pie and cheesecake rolled into one.
25. Crepe Cake
So pretty and unique! Crepe cake makes for a lovely dessert option for Mother’s day, tea parties, or brunches. It’s certainly one of my prettiest spring cakes!
Crepe Cake
Need an impressive cake? This recipe has a stunning look but is actually quite simple to make.
26. Pink Champagne Cake
This is my go-to celebration cake for bridal showers! I love the soft pink color and effervescent flavor.
Pink Champagne Cake Recipe
Few cakes are more celebration-worthy than pink champagne cake! My recipe incorporates champagne into the cake layers and the frosting.
27. Dirt Cake
Certainly one of my most kid-friendly spring cakes, this would also make a fun dessert for a garden party. Or make my dirt pudding cups instead!
Homemade Dirt Cake Recipe
Kids and adults love this fun dessert. My version is entirely from-scratch with no pudding mix or whipped topping (and it tastes much better as a result!).
28. Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Fruity and fun, this is one of my family’s favorite spring cakes. I also have pineapple upside down cupcakes, which are especially great for parties!
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Unique, classic, and simple pineapple upside down cake makes a fun treat for any occasion. My version strikes a balance between between being moist, yet not too soggy.
29. White Cake
While I love white cake year-round, there’s something about its light, fluffy texture that makes it so lovely for spring. My white cupcakes are also a hit!
The Best White Cake Recipe
A cake as white as snow! Whipped egg whites and clear vanilla ensure this cake stays pure white (and can be colored easily, if needed!).
30. Petit Fours
Perfect for tea parties, showers, or brunches! I’ll walk you through each step of making these adorable little cakes.
Petit Fours (easy step-by-step recipe!)
A must-have at bridal showers and tea parties! I’ve cracked the code on how to make petit fours look AND taste amazing.
31. Strawberry Lemon Angel Food Cake
A unique take on the classic cake, this strawberry lemon version would be so pretty at a spring garden party or tea party!
Lemon Layered Angel Food Cake
This recipe combines classic angel food cake with bright lemon curd, fresh berries, and whipped cream. It’s truly amazing!
Frequently Asked Questions
I have so many frosting options for these spring cakes! Try my strawberry frosting, lemon frosting, lemon cream cheese frosting, blueberry frosting, Swiss meringue buttercream, ermine frosting, Fruity Pebbles frosting, raspberry buttercream, whipped cream frosting, German buttercream, white chocolate frosting, cream cheese frosting, or marshmallow frosting.
I’d have to say carrot cake, coconut cake, hummingbird cake, and lemon blueberry cake. Cupcake versions of those cakes are equally a popular during spring!
Would you like to see any other spring cakes added to this list? I am always taking recipe requests in the comment section below ⬇️
Enjoy, and happy spring! 🌸
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