Late-April Baking: 24 Desserts That Feel Like a Warm Breeze

Late April baking has this light, breezy vibe—like the desserts are finally catching up with the weather. Think bright flavors, soft textures, and treats that feel like a little taste of sunshine. It’s the kind of baking that used to be more common, but you don’t see it as much anymore. These recipes are a sweet reminder of how good those seasonal bakes can be.

Bright And Tangy Lemon Curd Cookies

Lemon Curd Cookies made with butter, lemon zest, and homemade lemon curd filling. A bright, buttery treat with a tangy twist.
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Strawberry Filled Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

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Strawberry Filled Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting have strawberry jam, strawberry puree and freeze-dried strawberries all in a moist cupcake.
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Lemon Shortbread Cookies With Lemon Zest

Buttery lemon shortbread cookies with fresh zest and a perfect touch of sweetness. Easy to make and deliciously melt-in-your-mouth.
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Lemon Bundt Cake With Lemon Glaze And Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

A Bundt cake with white icing drizzled in thick lines from the center outward, displayed on a white plate—one of the perfect sweet Easter treats, with frosting and a lemon softly blurred in the background. — Lemon Bundt Cake With Lemon Glaze And Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Lemon Bundt Cake made with fresh lemon juice, zest, and topped with a simple lemon glaze and a creamy lemon cream cheese frosting.
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Not So Classic Strawberry Shortcake With Frosting

A slice of strawberry shortcake with frosting. — Not So Classic Strawberry Shortcake With Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This strawberry shortcake is a layered masterpiece of buttery cake, juicy strawberries, and cream cheese frosting.
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Light And Airy Strawberry Mousse Cake

A platter of cut squares of strawberry cake. — Light And Airy Strawberry Mousse Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This 2-layer strawberry mousse cake combines moist vanilla cake with a luscious strawberry mousse for a burst of strawberry in every bite.
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Fresh Rhubarb Streusel Muffins With Cream Cheese

Top view of eight freshly baked muffins with crumbly tops in brown paper liners, arranged on a cooling rack. One muffin is set apart on a white plate, its liner partially unwrapped. A light gray napkin is casually draped in the background. — Fresh Rhubarb Streusel Muffins With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

These rhubarb muffins are the perfect balance of tart and sweet thanks to fresh rhubarb and a delicious streusel topping.
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The Best Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

A cheesecake with strawberries and cream on top. — The Best Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Strawberry Cheesecake is a total showstopper. You only need a few simple ingredients and a bit of time to make this amazing dessert.
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Decadent Lemon Jello Poke Cake

This sweet and citrusy Lemon Poke Cake has a delicious vanilla sponge base soaked with ribbons of lemon Jell-O and lemon Cool Whip frosting.
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Pink Lemonade Cookies With Raspberry Lemon Filling

Tangy pink lemonade cookies with fresh lemon and raspberry filling. A buttery, citrusy treat everyone will love!
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Extra Tangy Lemon Bars With A Shortbread Crust

Sweet and tangy lemon bars with a buttery crust and creamy filling. A perfect balance of flavors with a touch of cream of tartar.
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Lemon Glazed Blueberry Scones With Creme Fraiche

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Blueberry scones with creme fraiche are amazing for breakfast or afternoon tea. The pastry is heavenly and not too sweet, crisp on the outside but tender on the inside.
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Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

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This is a simple from-scratch recipe for blueberry bundt cake. With blueberries in every bite and a cream cheese frosting, what’s not to love!
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Vanilla Custard Bread Pudding Recipe With Rhubarb

A close-up view of a bread pudding topped with a generous amount of creamy vanilla sauce. The pudding consists of bread pieces and visible chunks of red fruit, likely berries, served in a black bowl with a spoon scooping a portion. — Vanilla Custard Bread Pudding Recipe With Rhubarb. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Crusty bread is baked in a vanilla custard and fresh rhubarb is sweetened with a sweet raspberry jam to form an amazing custard bread pudding.
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Moist And Fluffy Lemon Cupcakes With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Four cupcakes with white frosting and sprinkles on a wooden plate. — Moist And Fluffy Lemon Cupcakes With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Fluffy lemon cupcakes with fresh lemon zest and juice, topped with smooth lemon cream cheese frosting. Light, tangy, and packed with fresh lemon flavor!
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Rhubarb Galette With Peaches

A galette with peaches and rhubarb with whipped cream. — Rhubarb Galette With Peaches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Try adding tart rhubarb to sweet peaches over a homemade flaky crust for a scrumptious rhubarb galette with peaches.
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Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

A slice of rhubarb pound cake. — Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Grab some fresh rhubarb and add it to a homemade sour cream pound cake for an amazing buttery cake topped with pecans and brown sugar.
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Old Fashioned Rhubarb Custard Pie

A slice of rhubarb pie with whipped cream on top. — Old Fashioned Rhubarb Custard Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Classic rhubarb pie meets its match with this creamy old fashioned rhubarb and custard pie recipe. Baked with a caramelized sugar topping.
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Citrusy Lemon Chess Pie With Cornmeal

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This Lemon Chess Pie is tangy with a smooth custard like filling. It’s a great citrus dessert perfect for Mother’s Day or Easter.
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Rhubarb Coffee Cake With Brown Butter Crumble

A piece of rhubarb coffee cake with a bite taken out. — Rhubarb Coffee Cake With Brown Butter Crumble. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This soft and moist rhubarb coffee cake is an easy recipe that’s perfect for spring or summer, with a delicious brown butter streusel topping.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble/Crisp With A Buttery Pecan Topping

A baking dish of strawberry rhubarb crisp with a scoop of ice cream. — Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble/Crisp With A Buttery Pecan Topping. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Strawberry and Rhubarb Crumble is naturally sweet and bursting with flavor. With simple ingredients and a streusel topping, you get tart and sweet.
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Lemon-Lime Atlantic Beach Pie With Saltine Crust

A slice of pie next to an entire pie. — Lemon-Lime Atlantic Beach Pie With Saltine Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This easy recipe for Atlantic Beach Pie is sweet and salty and as beautiful as every summer dessert should be, with no pastry crust needed.
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Strawberry Jam Cake With Strawberry Frosting

Strawberry Poke Cake in a baking pan. — Strawberry Jam Cake With Strawberry Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Loaded with fresh strawberry sauce and a cream cheese whipped topping, this updated Strawberry Poke Cake will be your new go-to dessert.
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Streusel Topped Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins

A muffin tin full of strawberry muffins. — Streusel Topped Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This recipe for strawberry rhubarb muffins packs plenty of flavor. Moist and fluffy with a perfect brown sugar & cinnamon streusel on top.
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