19 Lemon Desserts: Recipes for Lemon Cakes, Meringues, and More

Serve up something that is both tart and sweet when you bake these delicious lemon cake recipes! You won't need to reach for cake mix to bake these light and tasty cakes, as many of these lemon cake recipes from scratch include ingredients you likely already have on hand. From the classic pound cake recipe complete with lemon to the Southern favorite Sock-It-to-Me cake, these recipes will be the perfect end to almost any kind of meal you have planned. Serving these lemon cake recipes couldn't be easier; simply include fresh sliced fruit with each slice for a dessert that will hit the spot. Start baking these delightful homemade cakes without delay! 

Does your typical workday lunch look a little bit dull? Then add a pop of color and some serious flavor the workday when you include these recipes for lemon bars and lemon cookies. These dessert bar recipes and homemade cookies can be served with a cup of your favorite tea or coffee for a delicious mid-afternoon snack, too. Did company drop by at the last minute? Not to worry; simply set out the lemon bars or lemon cookies on a pretty serving platter or on Grandma's best china plate, lightly dust the dessets with powdered sugar if you'd like, and you're ready for any event. You'll love having these easy dessert bars and cookie recipes from scratch right at your fingertips.

When you think of lemon dessert recipes, you likely envision a slice of a meringue pie or tart. The perfect marriage of sweet and sour, the lemon meringue pie recipe is also a way to show off your culinary skills in a big way. If you haven't attempted the lemon meringue pie yet, then you're in for a treat with these recipes! Don't stop at baking lemon meringue pies — although we don't blame you if you did. Tarts, puddings, and so many more desserts can be made with lemon. These recipes all feature the zest and lightness of lemon to great effect. You'll love serving these desserts at your next potluck or book club meeting.