When Life Gives You Lemons, Bake Something Amazing

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Pucker up, buttercup—this lineup of zesty treats is bringing the sunshine straight to your taste buds. From Chewy Lemonade Sugar Cookies that taste like summer in every bite to Lemon Cake Pops that are basically happiness on a stick, there’s no such thing as too much citrus. Feeling fancy? Lemon Cupcakes with Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting are here to impress. Need something indulgent but low-carb? Keto Lemon Meringue Pie has you covered. And for those who prefer their treats with minimal effort, No-Bake Lemon Poppy Seed Donut Holes are here to save the day. So grab a fork (or just your hands)—it’s time to get tangy!

Lemon Cupcakes with Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting

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lemon cupcakes with blackberry cream cheese frosting topped with blackberries on a white serving plate
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These Lemon Cupcakes with Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting are light, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. The lemon cupcakes are perfectly complemented by the sweet and tangy blackberry cream cheese frosting. Perfect for spring, Easter, or any occasion!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Cupcakes with Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Lemon Loaf

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This lemon loaf recipe is super moist, fluffy, and tastes even better than the one from Starbucks! It’s gluten-free and vegan, topped with a simple lemon glaze. Perfect for anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make treat.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Loaf

Keto Lemon Meringue Pie

keto lemon meringue pie
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This Keto Lemon Meringue Pie is a guilt-free version of the classic dessert. It features a buttery crust, creamy lemon curd, and fluffy meringue topping, all while keeping the carbs low. At just 3 grams of net carbs per serving, it’s the perfect treat for anyone following a keto or gluten-free diet.
Get the Recipe: Keto Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

stack of lemon bars with shortbread crust
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These lemon bars are the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, featuring an easy shortbread crust and thick lemon curd filling. They’re perfect for spring holidays like Easter or anytime you need a refreshing dessert. Dust with confectioners’ sugar for an extra touch!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

No-Bake Lemon Poppy Seed Donut Holes

Small bowl filled with gluten-free Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Donut Holes
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These no-bake lemon poppy seed donut holes are a sweet and healthy treat that you can make in just 30 minutes. Made with dates, nuts, and a hint of lemon, they’re vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for a quick snack or dessert. Enjoy a guilt-free indulgence with this simple recipe!
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Lemon Poppy Seed Donut Holes

Lemon Buttercream Frosting

cupcakes with lemon buttercream frosting topped with blueberries and lemon slices on a blue plate
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This Lemon Buttercream Frosting is a sweet and tangy addition to any dessert! It’s so easy to make with fresh lemon juice and zest, and the creamy texture is perfect for decorating. You’ll want to put it on everything!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Buttercream Frosting

Lemon Cake Pops Recipe

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These Lemon Cake Pops are a zesty treat perfect for any celebration! Using cake mix and ready-made frosting, this recipe simplifies the process, making it easy to create these fun, kid-friendly desserts. Add a touch of white chocolate and lemon juice for the perfect balance of sweetness and tang.
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Lemon Raspberry Jam Cupcakes

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Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These Lemon Raspberry Jam Cupcakes are bursting with sunshine flavors! Combining a moist lemon cake with raspberry jam and a creamy raspberry buttercream, they’re the perfect treat for spring and summer gatherings. Garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon for an extra touch of elegance.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Raspberry Jam Cupcakes

Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe

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This Lemon Bundt Cake recipe is a delightful combination of sweet and tart flavors, with fresh strawberries adding a beautiful touch. Using a cake mix and pudding mix makes this cake incredibly easy to prepare, while the lemon zest and juice intensify the lemon flavor. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to impress with its simplicity and delicious taste.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe

Strawberry Lemonade Cake

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This Strawberry Lemonade Cake is the perfect dessert for spring and summer gatherings! A moist lemon pound cake with a strawberry swirl is covered in strawberry and lemon glazes. Garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon for a beautiful presentation.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Lemonade Cake

Lemon Layer Cake

A delicious lemon layer cake sliced into with lemons in the background on a white cake stand
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If you love lemon, then you’ll adore this cake! This Lemon Layer Cake is moist, tender, and soft, with an irresistible zingy and tangy lemon flavor. The lemon cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to this bright and delicious dessert.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Layer Cake

Paleo Lemon Blueberry Cake

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This Paleo Lemon Blueberry Cake is a bright and flavorful dessert that’s perfect for spring and summer. Made with almond, tapioca, and coconut flour, it’s both gluten-free and dairy-free, and bursting with fresh blueberries and lemon zest. You’ll love how easy it is to make this healthier cake!
Get the Recipe: Paleo Lemon Blueberry Cake

Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

stack of four lemon cookies made from cake mix
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These Lemon Cake Mix Cookies are incredibly easy to make with just 3 ingredients! Soft, chewy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, they’re the perfect quick dessert for any occasion. You’ll love how simple it is to make these bright and delicious cookies.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

Lemon Blueberry Cake

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This Lemon Blueberry Cake is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Fluffy and tender, it’s bursting with juicy blueberries and smothered in layers of tangy Lemon Curd and sweet Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to impress!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Cake

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

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Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These Lemon Ricotta Cookies are soft, tender, and bursting with tangy lemon flavor. The ricotta cheese adds a delightful lightness, making them taste like mini lemon cakes. Top them off with a simple lemon glaze for an irresistible treat!
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Mini Lemon Cake

Mini Lemon Cake: perfect for a smaller get together, and just bursting with bright citrus in every layer!  food desserts lemon
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This Mini Lemon Cake is perfect for a small gathering! It’s bursting with bright citrus flavor and topped with a sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting. Garnish with a thin slice of lemon for an elegant touch.
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Vegan Lemon Bundt Cake

One Bowl Vegan Meyer Lemon Coconut Bundt Cake...SO easy and delicious! Make this in one bowl, and pour and bake! #vegan #bundt #Bundtcake #lemoncake #vegancake www.feastingathome.com
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This vegan lemon coconut bundt cake is easy to make in one bowl. Meyer lemons add an extra layer of flavor to this simple, delicious cake. Feel free to top with toasted coconut for added flavor!
Get the Recipe: Vegan Lemon Bundt Cake

Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

The image shows rows of lemon thumbprint cookies on a wire rack, each topped with a drizzle of white icing.
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Lemon Thumbprint Cookies by Sally’s Baking Recipes are a lemon lover’s dream! These soft, buttery cookies are infused with lemon zest and juice, filled with tangy lemon curd, and drizzled with sweet lemon icing. Perfect for spring or any time you crave a citrusy treat!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

Vegan Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Drizzling icing onto a batch of our Easy 1-Bowl Meyer Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
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These Vegan Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are quick, easy, and bursting with bright citrus flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes and made in one bowl, they’re perfect for a simple breakfast, snack, or dessert. The lemon glaze adds the perfect touch of sweetness to these gluten-free treats.
Get the Recipe: Vegan Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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