25 Gorgeous Mother's Day Cakes to Bake for Your Favorite Lady
Wish Mom a happy Mother's Day with a Pinterest-worthy homemade cake.
A delicious cake can make any holiday better, and that's especially true on Mother's Day. After all, moms work so hard to bring their families joy, so why not bring her some joy with a impressive Mother's Day dessert you've made all on your own? If you want to tell Mom how much she means to you with a tasty (and, dare we say, Pinterest-worthy) Mother's Day cake, then you've come to the right place, as we've got ideas for Mother's Day cakes that even novice bakers will be able to handle.
Whether you're looking to put together a chocolate meringue layer cake, a delicious raspberry pink velvet cake, or some special cupcakes, we've got great Mother's Day cake ideas that are sure to complement your Mother's Day brunch or Mother's Day dinner (or both!). And of course, if you really want to impress your mama, then you should surprise her with a handwritten card or homemade Mother's Day gift as well. Check out these yummy Mother's Day cake recipes for a little inspiration and be sure to shop for all the ingredients you need before May 8.
Rainbow Cloud Cake
Your mom will be on cloud nine when you present her with this whimsical spring cake on Mother's Day.
Get the Rainbow Cloud Cake recipe.
Salted Butterscotch-Banana Bundt Cake
Made with overripe bananas, butterscotch chips, and sea salt, this salty-sweet bundt cake will definitely have Mom reaching for seconds.
Chocolate Chip Triple-Decker Ice Cream Cake
Turn a classic treat into an impressive (but surprisingly easy to make) three-layer dessert. Best of all, you can feel free to customize it with Mom's favorite ice cream flavors.
Chocolate Meringue Layer Cake
Your mom won't be able to resist this decadent meringue layer cake, which is filled with chocolate mousse and topped with fresh raspberries.
Get the Chocolate Meringue Layer Cake recipe.
Rhubarb and Almond Upside-Down Cake
With its gorgeous pink color, this melt-in-your-mouth cake is the perfect dessert for Mother's Day brunch.
Coconut Cream Cake
Light and fluffy angel food cake is layered with giant coconut flakes to make this irresistible dessert.
Get the Coconut Cream Cake recipe.
Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes
Coconut milk is the secret ingredient that gives these mini upside-down cakes their tropical flavor.
Key Lime Poke Cake
For maximum flavor, be sure that you don't skip adding the lemon pudding on top.
Get the Key Lime Poke Cake recipe.
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Strawberries
With every bite of this rich cake, you'll taste punchy lemon zest, sweet strawberry jam, and fresh strawberries.
Mini Lemon-Blueberry Bundt Cakes
Everyone at your Mother's Day brunch will love having their own mini bundt cake.
Baked Alaska
If you want to serve up something different for Mom, then try this famous ice cream cake, which has a ladyfinger cookie base and a toasted meringue topping.
Get the Baked Alaska recipe.
Hummingbird Cupcakes
Looking for a tropical Mother's Day dessert? Try this cupcake recipe, which combines the flavors of pineapples and bananas and is decorated with pineapple and blueberry "flowers."
Get the Hummingbird Cupcakes recipe.
Pink Ombré Cake
Make Mom feel extra special by creating this showstopper of a springtime dessert.
Get the Pink Ombré Cake recipe.
Strawberry Rhubarb Layer Cake
This treat features layers of fresh strawberry-rhubarb compote and oh-so-sweet cream cheese frosting.
Get the Strawberry Rhubarb Layer Cake recipe.
Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake
This layered number — which is topped with vanilla icing and fresh blueberries — will be the highlight of your mom's day.
Get the Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake recipe.
Daisy Cake
Make this colorful yellow cake for Mom by baking a batch of sugar cookie petals and assembling them in the shape of a daisy.
Get the Daisy Cake recipe.
Mix and Match Mini Cheesecakes
Make these treats even more personal by topping these miniature cheesecakes with Mom's favorite fruits or candies.
Froot Loops Cake
Does your mom live for her morning cereal? Then surprise her on Mother's Day with cake for breakfast!
Get the Froot Loops Cake recipe at Country Living.
Raspberry Pink Velvet Cake
Covered in a pretty-in-pink raspberry cream cheese frosting, this fluffy pink velvet cake is also topped with edible flowers and sweet meringues.
Get the Raspberry Pink Velvet Cake recipe at Country Living.
Carrot Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
If you're not fully confident in your baking skills, then try an easy sheet pan cake. This one is especially great if you prefer to make dessert ahead of time.
Get the Carrot Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting recipe at Good Housekeeping.
Madison Alcedo was the Assistant Editor at WomansDay.com and Redbookmag.com.
Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.
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