| A pile of fresh lemons on my kitchen counter means spring is underway. Their zesty, tart flavor quite literally brings brightness to all of my bakes. And as we ease out of April showers and into May flowers, lemon-forward bakes are top of mind. This easy cake (above) was destined for lemon lovers. It triples down on the citrus flavor: There's fresh juice and zest in the batter, and lemon emulsion and lemon juice powder take it over-the-top. (Plus, these shelf stable ingredients are solid substitutes when you don't have fresh lemons on hand.) For a shareable, tearable bread, this Braided Lemon Loaf is sure to impress with its stunning appearance and mellow but decadent cream cheese-lemon filling. Shaping a mock braid is easier than it looks — just cut strips of dough on each side and criss-cross them (which we demonstrate on the recipe page). Feeling in the mood for pie? Take your lemon meringue pie to the next level (literally) with Mile-High Meringue Pie. Lofty layers brought to you by the meringue's secret ingredient: marshmallow fluff! Or, for a fun take to feed a crowd, consider this beloved dessert mash-up: Lemon Meringue Cupcakes. Once you've made lemon curd in the microwave, you may never go back to the typical stovetop method. Plus, meringue is the perfect excuse to break out the kitchen torch. It's the finishing touch, and always a huge hit with guests! Speaking of company-worthy bakes, tarts can be a simple, stunning dessert. Let the fruit garnish do all the decorating work for you! The brightness of the lemon-sour cream filling is the perfect contrast to ripe berries. If you're not up for making a full tart, opt for these Whipped Lemon Shortbread instead. These masa harina-based cookies are melt-in-your-mouth soft and a spoonful of lemon paste brings out even more notes of bright tang. When life gives you lemons, bake with them! | 
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