35+ Mother's Day Cake Ideas to Tell Mom You Love Her
This Mother's Day, surprise your mom with a homemade treat.
One of the best ways to show someone you love them is with a homemade baked good. So what better way to celebrate Mom this year on Mother's Day, than with an easy Mother's Day cake (besides breakfast in bed, of course)? Whether you're celebrating a new mom, or reminding your own mom just how much she taught you about baking, a cake is a a tasty and delicious way to make anyone feel special.
Coconut Cream Gingham Cake
This is one stunning Mother's Day dessert! Show off your cake decorating skills and top with a fresh bouquet of flowers for a gorgeous and delicious treat mom will love.
Blueberry-Lemon Loaf Cake
This pretty loaf cake is easy to assemble, and cooks (and cools) largely on its own. But the real clincher is the floral topping, which takes it from an everyday snack to a spring treat worthy of a Mother's Day celebration.
Buttermilk-Lime Cupcakes with Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting
We like these fun, lilac-colored (and lilac-flower-shaped) cupcakes for how elegantly they recall spring in bloom, which also means they're a lovely way to celebrate mom this Mother's Day.
Get the recipe for Buttermilk-Lime Cupcakes with Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting.
Hummingbird Bundt Cake
This classic Southern dessert shines as a simple-to-make bundt! Garnished with dried pineapple flowers, this cake is a real treat for mom!
Two-Tiered White Velvet Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Want to wow mom with an impressive and delicious Mother's Day gift? This two-tiered beauty is sure to do the trick!
Get the recipe for Two-Tiered White Velvet Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.
Olive Oil Cake with Citrus Compote
Mom will love this simple but flavorful cake! Good, high-quality olive oil gives cakes a mild, fruity, almost spiced flavor that pairs very well with citrus, and helps the cake stay moist for days!
Super Moist Gluten-Free Cake with Vanilla Buttercream
If you're looking for a classic and gluten free cake that all Mother's Day guests will enjoy, but especially mom, this super moist cake is perfect for the occasion!
Get the recipe for Super Moist Gluten-Free Cake with Vanilla Buttercream.
A Bouquet of Vanilla Cream Cupcakes
If you ask us, the best bouquets are made of buttercream. Dazzle Mom by adding real tulip stems and leaves to make an edible bouquet.
Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
Is mom a fan of chocolate and decadent cream-filled treats? This rich, sweet cake may be just the dessert she wants!
Speckled Malted Coconut Cake
Enrobed in light blue speckled frosting, this spring cake looks just like a robin's egg. Add a Phyllo nest and malted milk egg candies on top, and it's almost too pretty to eat. (We said almost.)
Dump Cake
Even the most beginner of bakers can whip up this cake for Mother's Day! Can you believe it's only four ingredients? Switch up for fruit fillings with mom's favorites.
Lemon-Rosemary Tea Bread
If this year's Mother's Day celebration is tending more toward a small gathering, then you can create something elegant without going big. This simple sweet cake is delicious with a dollop of whipped cream, and pairs well with a strong cup of tea.
Deep Dark Chocolate Cake
Celebrate mom with a fudgy chocolate cake with a surprise raspberry filling in the middle. Serve with fresh berries for a truly decadent treat!
Dolly's Donut Coconut Bundt Cake
If your mom loves Dolly as much as we do, perhaps she'd appreciate this homage to the Queen of Country, from Brooklyn's Baked. It's a giant donut-like glazed cake packed with dark chocolate coconut filling and covered in a simple coconut glaze.
Meyer Lemon-Blueberry Cake
Mom will love these bite-sized bundt cakes that she can cover with as much sweet lemon curd as she pleases.
Toffee Crunch Cake
If mom is a chocolate and toffee lover, then this is the cake you want to make her.
Lemon-Coconut Cake with Mascarpone Frosting
This easy and elegant cake is perfect for appreciating mom. It's filled with a delicious lemon and coconut mixture and topped with creamy mascarpone frosting.
Get the recipe for Lemon-Coconut Cake with Mascarpone Frosting.
Orange Blossom Bundt Cake
If mom loves a good pound cake, this gorgeous citrusy bundt will knock her socks off! With citrusy orange flavor and a sweet honey-butter glaze, this cake is a sweet way to treat mom on Mother's Day.
Rich Chocolate Layer Cake
If mom is a chocolate lover, this cake is the best way to celebrate her! We've upgraded a box mix to make a cake so decadent, no one will ever suspect it's not from scratch. Plus, who can say to do all that luscious chocolate frosting!
Coconut Angel Cake
This fluffy angel cake will make a great addition to your Mother's Day celebrations for a sweet bite that isn't too heavy.
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