Seasonal Sweets recipes

Desserts tied to a time of year, from Christmas and Valentine's Day to Easter, Thanksgiving and summer holidays. The sample runs from Festive Peppermint Meringues, Gingerbread Spice Cookies and a Christmas Star Bread to Mardi Gras King Cake, Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies and a Sheet Pan Flag Cake for July. Fruit follows the calendar too, with fresh peach muffins, pear ice cream, fig jam and spiced baked apples.

Many recipes are built for gatherings, so look for yields like 16 bars or 20 slices when feeding a crowd. Several are make-ahead friendly, such as cranberry sauce, trifles and no-bake cheesecakes, which helps on busy holiday weeks. Pick by occasion first, then by how much oven time you have.

Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake in 8 Minutes

Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake

4.68 (22 Ratings)

A tender, spiced treat for fall is this Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake. Pumpkin puree keeps the crumb moist in the microwave for a warm dessert in 8 minutes.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Crust: Buttery and Spiced

Pumpkin Cheesecake Crust

4.00 (3 Ratings)

Discover how to keep your base crisp and avoid a soggy bottom. This Graham Cracker Crust for Pumpkin Cheesecake adds a perfect salty-sweet crunch.

Spice Cake Mix Sheet Cake with Cinnamon

Spice Cake Mix Sheet Cake

4.50 (4 Ratings)

Home bakers can whip up this Spice Cake Mix Sheet Cake for parties. Check out the quick recipe specs for a moist result with tangy cream cheese frosting.

Old Fashioned Maple Frosted Spice Cake

Maple Frosted Spice Cake

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Maple Frosted Spice Cake brings warm autumn flavors to your table. This guide includes a helpful table on what each ingredient does. Bake yours in 45 minutes.