The best recipes for spring cakes to welcome in the warmer weather
Spring is the season of renewal, blooming flowers, and longer days. It’s the time of year when everything comes back to life, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious cake? Spring cakes are the perfect treat to welcome the new season, and in this blog post, we’ll share some of the best spring cake recipes and tips for making the perfect spring cake.
Spring Cakes
Build Your Own Layered Ice Cream “Cake”
Maybe you are like us and still eat ice cream in the winter, but for most people as the weather starts to get warmer and slowly turn hot, it’s the season to break out the ice cream. If you are an ice cream lover, than you are sure to love ice cream cakes.
Here is a simple recipe so you can build your own layered ice cream cake.
Sourdough Lemon Cake
Lemon cake is a classic springtime dessert. The bright, tangy flavor of lemon perfectly complements the freshness of the season. Lemon cakes are typically light and airy, making them the perfect dessert to enjoy on a warm spring day. They are often topped with a sweet glaze or frosting, which adds an extra touch of sweetness to the cake.
Sourdough is a type of bread made from a mixture of flour and water that is allowed to ferment naturally over a period of time. One of the benefits of sourdough is that it is easier to digest than other types of bread because the fermentation process breaks down the gluten and other complex carbohydrates. Sourdough also has a lower glycemic index than other breads, which means it causes a slower and more gradual rise in blood sugar levels. The use of sourdough starter in baked goods like the sourdough lemon cake not only adds an interesting flavor, but can also provide these digestive benefits.
This is one the healthiest summer cakes!
Strawberry Cake
Unlike other cakes that rely on artificial flavorings or extracts, strawberry cake gets its delicious taste and aroma from real fresh strawberries. This means that the cake is not only more flavorful, but also healthier, as strawberries are packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and other beneficial nutrients.
When it comes to making strawberry summer cakes at home, there are a few different approaches you can take. Some recipes call for using fresh strawberries in the batter, while others suggest pureeing the fruit and adding it to the frosting. Either way, the end result is a scrumptious dessert that’s sure to delight your taste buds.
Hummingbird Cake
For some of us, spring time is marked with the return of cute little feathered creatures who hum around the feeders on your front porch. Why not mark the coming of spring with a hummingbird cake, too?
In case you haven’t heard about this cake, the recipe originated in Jamaica and is named after the national bird. It is a delicious simple cake with cream cheese frosting and is made with bananas and pineapple.
The World’s Best Chocolate Cake
A chocolate cake is a classic dessert that is loved by many. There are countless variations of chocolate cake, but most include cocoa powder or melted chocolate in the batter, giving the cake its signature chocolate flavor. Some recipes call for additional ingredients like coffee or sour cream to enhance the chocolate flavor even more. Chocolate cake can be enjoyed on its own or with frosting, whipped cream, or ice cream. It’s a versatile dessert that can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion. Whether you’re a chocolate lover or just looking for a sweet treat, try this chocolate cake! It is always a crowd-pleaser.
Vanilla Sheet Cake with Whipped Buttercream Frosting
A sheet cake is a type of cake that is baked in a large, flat rectangular pan or sheet. It is often used for large gatherings and celebrations, such as birthdays, weddings, or office parties. Sheet cakes can come in a variety of flavors, including vanilla, chocolate, lemon, and red velvet, and can be decorated with frosting, sprinkles, or other toppings. Due to their size and simplicity, sheet cakes are often an easy and convenient option for feeding a crowd.
This simple vanilla sheet cake recipe is perfect for this reason. It’s spring time and time to share countless hours outside on picnics and barbeques with all your friends and families. If you are bringing the dessert, make it easy with a sheet cake.
Pistachio Cake
Anybody else love pistachios? Why not make a cake with them and indulge in a mouthwatering pistachio cake!
It’s so easy too! This recipe uses a box cake mix and you can’t go wrong with that! Try this country cook’s recipe with pistachios!
Lemon Curd Cake
There is nothing lemon to reminds us of spring with its fresh zesty scent and flavor. One way to use up lemons is with this homemade lemon curd cake.
Lemon curd cake is a dessert made with lemon curd, a sweet and tangy spread made from lemon juice, sugar, eggs, and butter. The cake itself is typically a moist and fluffy cake, which is filled with a layer of lemon curd and often topped with whipped cream or icing. Celebrate the coming of the warmer weather and clear out the winter doldrums with some tang! The combination of lemon curd and sponge cake is so delicious that you won’t be able to resist another slice of cake!
Pear Upside Down Cake
The caramelized pears on top of the cake add a sweet and fruity flavor that complements the soft and moist cake underneath not to mention the brown sugar, too. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience.
You can also try experimenting with different types of pears to give the cake a unique flavor. Some varieties of pears that work well in an upside-down cake include Anjou, Bartlett, and Bosc. Additionally, you can add a touch of lemon juice to the batter to give the cake a slightly tangy taste.
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Are you looking for a mouth-watering dessert that will leave your taste buds wanting more? Look no further than a delicious pineapple cake! With crushed or even sliced pineapple, this a simple tasty way to use up left over pineapple or that can that has been sitting your pantry forever.
Spring Lemon Bundt Cake
If you want something simple to make, try this lemon bundt cake recipe! Bundt cakes are always fun and so easy to decorate because the cake is half the decoration itself. The best way to decorate a bundt cake is to warm up your icing and than drizzle it over the top of the cake. It cools as it runs down making a simple but attractive cake.
Mini Bundt Cakes
You could take the last recipe a step further and make these cute mini bundt cakes. This is only one recipe, but it has options for six different flavors. I can’t wait to try it!
Rhubarb Cake
Rhubarb cake has a sweet and tangy flavor that is unique to rhubarb. It gives the cake a slightly tart taste, which is balanced out by the sweetness of the sugar.
This makes a great spring cake for you gardeners that have plenty of rhubarb that you need to use up or for those of you who like to shop seasonally since it is a spring and summer crop.
Carrot Cake Recipe
Another classic cake for the spring season is carrot cake. No spring cake roundup would be complete without a classic carrot cake.
Carrot cake is incredibly moist and flavorful, thanks to the addition of grated carrots. It is often spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, which adds warmth and depth to the flavor. Carrot cake is typically topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, which perfectly balances the sweetness of the cake.
Lemon Blueberry Cake
Lemon and blueberry are two flavors that scream spring, and when combined, they create a cake that is both tart and sweet.
For the best blueberries (and for a great spring/summer experience), support your local you-pick farms that grows berries. Not only will the berries be fresh, but you will also get the experience and enjoyment of picking them yourself!
Tips for Decorating Spring Cakes
Once your cake is baked and cooled, it’s time to decorate! Here are some tips for making your spring cake look as beautiful as it tastes:
- Use fresh flowers: Nothing says spring like fresh flowers!
- Add a pop of color: Spring is all about bright colors, so why not add some to your cake? Use colorful frosting, sprinkles, or fruit to make your cake look as vibrant as the season.
- Use seasonal fruits: Spring is the season for fresh berries, so why not add them to your cake? Top your cake with strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries for a burst of flavor and color.
- Use fun cake toppers: Cake toppers are a fun and easy way to add some personality to your cake. Use a spring-themed topper like a bunny, chick, or flower to make your cake stand out.
- Make icing flowers. There are many easy to follow articles on how to decorate cakes. The first one is for cupcakes, but it’s great inspiration to learn how to make flowers with icing. Check out How to make buttercream flowers on cupcakes or Cake Decorating for Beginners | How to Frost a Cake
Conclusion
Start out your spring celebration of the warmer months with a delicious homemade cake! There are so many spring occasions, like a picnic or backyard barbecue, afternoon tea, Easter, Mother’s Day, a big day like graduation. The best way to celebrate is with some cake!
If you didn’t find what you were looking for, look through this list of summer cakes!
You could also take any of these recipes and turn them into cupcake recipes to have something new. Follow the recipes and then just bake them in a muffin tin with liners and bake for 15 minutes or so or stir things up a bit with some white chocolate thrown into the batter and see what happens.
Spring is the perfect time to bake a cake and celebrate the new season. Whether you prefer a fruity cake like lemon blueberry cake, a carrot cake (which happens to be the best cake), or something else entirely, there’s no shortage of delicious spring cake recipes to try. So, grab your apron and get baking! Your taste buds (and your friends and family) will thank you.
I would love to know! What is your favorite cake? Is it the carrot cake or perhaps a the sourdough cake recipe that your grandmother used to make? Let me know in the comments below.
Happy Baking!
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