18 Spring Baking Recipes That Taste Like the Season

Spring baking is all about fresh flavors, cheerful colors, and treats that feel a little lighter and more fun. This roundup brings together fruity favorites, citrusy classics, and bakery-style bakes that are perfect for spring gatherings, holidays, or casual weekend baking. Whether you’re craving something chocolatey, berry-filled, or bright with lemon, these recipes are easy to make and full of seasonal charm. If you love baking with spring flavors, this collection is one you’ll want to save.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

Cupcakes with pink cake bases, topped with swirled brown frosting and half a strawberry, displayed on a glass plate. — Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes. Photo credit: In The Kids Kitchen.

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Chocolate cupcakes bake with soft and even tops. Strawberry filling sits inside each cake. Chocolate coating sets on the frosting. Chill briefly to help the layers hold.
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Strawberry Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe (EASY)

A plate with chocolate chip muffins topped with sliced strawberries, fresh strawberries, and a bowl of chocolate chips on a light-colored surface. — Strawberry Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe (EASY). Photo credit: Food Exit Recipes.

Strawberries soften into the batter while baking. Chocolate chips melt into small pockets. The muffins rise into rounded domes. Cool before removing from liners.
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Easy Blueberry Cobbler

A serving of blueberry cobbler on a white plate sits next to a glass baking dish with more cobbler; scattered blueberries and a spoon are nearby. — Easy Blueberry Cobbler. Photo credit: The Short Order Cook.

Blueberries cook into a thick base as it bakes. Topping spreads and browns across the surface. Juices settle once cooled. Serve warm or chilled.
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Tim Horton’s Copycat Blueberry Muffins

A close-up of blueberry muffins, with one muffin halved to show its moist interior filled with blueberries, resting on a brown muffin liner. — Tim Horton’s Copycat Blueberry Muffins. Photo credit: Liv’s Little Muffins.

These muffins bake tall with crisp tops. Blueberries stay evenly spread through the crumb. The texture stays soft after cooling. Store covered to keep them tender.
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EASY Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins Recipe (Soft & Moist!)

A loaf of banana bread with chocolate chunks on top sits on parchment paper over a black cooling rack. — EASY Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins Recipe (Soft & Moist!). Photo credit: The Buttery Fairytale.

Banana keeps the batter soft and moist. Chocolate chunks stay in large pieces after baking. The tops crack slightly in the oven. Cool before stacking.
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Iced Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

A lemon poppy seed cookie with white icing and a bite taken out, surrounded by more cookies and lemon slices on a white surface. — Iced Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies. Photo credit: Liv’s Little Muffins.

Cookies bake with set edges and soft centers. Poppy seeds add texture to each bite. Icing dries into a smooth layer on top. Let the glaze set before serving.
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Best Lemon Brownies Recipe (With Lemony Glaze)

A stack of three glazed lemon bars separated by parchment paper, with lemons and more lemon bars in the background. — Best Lemon Brownies Recipe (With Lemony Glaze). Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian.

These bars bake dense with a smooth surface. Lemon runs through both base and topping. The glaze firms as it cools. Slice into squares with a sharp knife.
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Strawberry Cake Roll

A slice of strawberry roll cake with white frosting on a plate, whole cake and fresh strawberries in the background, set on a blue and white checkered cloth. — Strawberry Cake Roll. Photo credit: The Soccer Mom Blog.

Thin cake bakes flat and flexible. Cream and fruit spread evenly before rolling. The spiral holds once chilled. Slice into rounds for serving.
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Gluten-free Sugar-free Raspberry Bars! Only 10 Ingredients!

Twelve raspberry crumble bars arranged in rows on a white surface, with a few fresh raspberries scattered around. — Gluten-free Sugar-free Raspberry Bars! Only 10 Ingredients!. Photo credit: Whole New Mom.

A pressed base supports thick berry filling. The layers set as the pan cools. Bars lift clean from the tray. Cut into small squares for serving.
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Rhubarb Frangipane Tart

Rectangular rhubarb tart with geometric pattern on a white surface, one slice cut out, and a jar of honey with a dipper nearby. — Rhubarb Frangipane Tart. Photo credit: Chef’s Pencil.

Frangipane bakes soft beneath sliced fruit. The crust stays crisp around the edges. Rhubarb softens and sinks slightly into the filling. Serve once fully cooled for clean slices.
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How To Make The Perfect Funfetti Cupcake Recipe Every Time

A plate of funfetti cupcakes with white frosting and colorful sprinkles, surrounded by more cupcakes, a bottle of milk, and a bowl of sprinkles. — How To Make The Perfect Funfetti Cupcake Recipe Every Time. Photo credit: The Benson Street.

Sprinkles stay visible throughout the batter. The cupcakes bake with smooth rounded tops. Frosting spreads easily over each cake. Decorate with extra sprinkles before serving.
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Sundrop cake recipe

A slice of yellow bundt cake with white icing sits on a plate with a fork holding a piece. A drink and packets of sweetener are in the background. — Sundrop cake recipe. Photo credit: My Unentitled Life.

The soda adds moisture to the baked layers. The crumb stays soft after cooling. Frosting pairs smoothly with the cake base. Slice once the topping is set.
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Mary Todd Lincoln’s White Almond Cake

A bundt cake dusted with powdered sugar sits on a wooden surface. — Mary Todd Lincoln’s White Almond Cake. Photo credit: Dutch Oven Daddy .

Fine crumb bakes evenly through each layer. Almond flavor runs through both cake and frosting. The surface stays smooth after spreading. Chill briefly before slicing for neat pieces.
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Lemon Olive Oil Cake

A round lemon cake topped with powdered sugar sits on a plate, with three slices cut. Whole and sliced lemons and a cake server are nearby. — Lemon Olive Oil Cake. Photo credit: I heart Eating.

This cake bakes with a smooth and even crumb. Olive oil keeps the texture soft after cooling. Lemon runs through both batter and glaze. Slice once fully cooled for clean pieces.
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Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins With Crumb Topping

Six blueberry muffins with crumb topping are arranged on a light surface. — Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins With Crumb Topping. Photo credit: Ginger Homemaking.

Muffins rise tall with rounded tops. Blueberries stay spread through the soft crumb. The crumb topping bakes crisp on the surface. Cool before removing from liners.
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Recipe: Spring Citrus Loaf Cake

A loaf of lemon drizzle cake with icing and lemon zest on top sits on parchment paper next to a knife and two whole lemons. — Recipe: Spring Citrus Loaf Cake. Photo credit: Rachel Phipps.

The loaf bakes with an even and fine crumb. Mixed citrus flavors run through the batter. A light glaze settles over the top after cooling. Slice thick or thin for serving.
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Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake

A round blueberry crumb cake on a glass plate with a slice removed; blueberries and orange zest are scattered in the background. — Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake. Photo credit: Cooking Gorgeous.

Blueberries bake into soft pockets through the cake. Lemon adds brightness to the crumb and topping. The top turns lightly golden in the oven. Slice once the pan has cooled.
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Chocolate Cadbury Egg Cookies

Six cookies with colorful candy-coated chocolate pieces are arranged on a marble platter, surrounded by small bowls of similar candies on a light blue surface. — Chocolate Cadbury Egg Cookies. Photo credit: Modern Honey.

Soft cookie dough holds pieces of candy throughout. The cookies spread slightly while baking. Centers stay soft with set edges. Cool on the tray before transferring.
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