Brighten up any meal with these top-rated lemon desserts, including our best lemon bars, cakes, cookies, pies and more.
Top 10 Lemon Desserts
Updated on Apr. 30, 2024
Lemon Lover’s Pound Cake
Everyone raves about this pretty lemon sour cream pound cake—and it sure doesn’t last long with my family. It also freezes beautifully, so why not make two and pop one into the freezer for another day? —Annettia Mounger, Kansas City, Missouri
1/10
2/10
Lemon Bars
Total Time
55 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This delightful lemon bar recipe is from my mother's file. I've been serving it for many years. They has a wonderful tangy flavor, and they're always a hit. The color and shape make them a nice addition to a platter of cookies. —Etta Soucy, Mesa, Arizona
3/10
Lemon Dream Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Light and creamy, this lemon cheesecake recipe is just the thing for a spring or summer day. It’s extra zesty thanks to fresh lemon juice. —Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
4/10
Lemon Pudding Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband, Lloyd, loves this cake because it tastes like lemon meringue pie. The cake is no-fuss and makes just enough for the two of us.—Dawn Fagerstrom, Warren, Minnesota
5/10
Lemon Snowflakes
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
You’ll need just four ingredients to make these delightful lemon snowflake cookies. Confectioners’ sugar highlights the cracked tops to give them their snowflake appearance. —Linda Barry, Dianna, Texas
6/10
Lemon Sheet Cake
Total Time
30 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Lemon pie filling lends a splash of citrus flavor to a convenient cake mix, and a rich cream cheese frosting gives it sweetness. My family likes this lemon sheet cake cold, so I cut it into squares and freeze it before serving. —Alyce Dubisar, North Bend, Oregon
7/10
Lemon Coconut Cupcakes
Total Time
40 min
Servings
15 cupcakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Lemon plus coconut equals big smiles in this cupcake equation. These zesty gems are a hit with my family, friends and neighbors. —Debra Henderson, Booneville, Arkansas
8/10
Mom’s Citrus Buttermilk Cake
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone raves over this lovely lemon cake which gets its flavor from lemon extract and plenty of citrus zest. It’s divine with fresh raspberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
9/10
Sour Cream-Lemon Pie
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I first tasted this pie at a local restaurant and hunted around until I found a similar recipe—now it’s my husband’s favorite. —Martha Sorensen, Fallon, Nevada
10/10
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This luscious lemon poppy seed cake recipe uses cake mix and pudding mix for an easy dessert highlighting the classic flavor combination. —Betty Bjarnason, Egbert, ON
