30 Mother's Day Cakes That'll Wow Mom on Her Special Day
Her Sunday will be even sweeter with a beautiful dessert made from the heart.
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Think about how many cakes your mom has made you over the years (likely too many to count)! Now it's time to give her a treat — literally — and bake one of our best Mother's Day cake recipes for her on May 8. If your mom has a sweet tooth, it's the perfect DIY Mother's Day gift to give her on the day that honors all that she's done for you.
We've got pound cakes, bundt cakes, and even mousse cakes that she'll love. And of course, we've included all of her favorite flavors with coconut, carrot, chocolate and lemon desserts. You can write Happy Mother's Day right on the frosting or on a card — it doesn't matter —because once she takes a bite she'll know just how much you appreciate her. If you're not a baker, don't worry, many of these cakes will come together easily with just a handful of ingredients. Or, if cakes aren't your thing, check out other Mother's Day desserts that will also be a hit this year.
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate that special lady in your life, and treat her like the queen she is. So peruse our cakes, find one your mom will love, and get to work on a treat that will truly make her day.
Lemon Pound Cake
Few things are better than lemon pound cake, and this one is loaded with flavor, including the drizzle of sweet-tart glaze.
Get the Lemon Pound Cake recipe.
Raisin-Walnut Coffee Cake
This cinnamon coffee cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, a midnight snack, or anytime you're craving it!
Get the Raisin-Walnut Coffee Cake recipe.
Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake
Chocolate and hazelnut come together perfectly in this cheesecake. Oh, and there's no baking involved!
Get the Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake recipe.
Vegan Apple Cake
If mom follows a vegan diet (or someone else in your Mother's Day crew does), look no further than this recipe, which is completely dairy-free and completely delicious.
Get the Vegan Apple Cake recipe.
Heart-Shaped Cake
Show Mom some love with this adorable heart-shaped cake with cream cheese icing and sweet sprinkles for decoration.
Get the Heart-Shaped Cake recipe.
Daffodil Cake
Pair a slice of this orange-infused cake with her morning mimosa for the ultimate brunch treat.
Get the Daffodil Cake recipe.
Bursting-with-Berries Lemon Curd Cake
If the fresh berries and lemon flavor inside this cake isn't enough, top it with tangy lemon curd and more blueberries.
Vanilla Blossom Cake
Combine two Mother's Day classics — sweets and flowers— in one stunning display.
Get the Vanilla Blossom Cake recipe.
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Peanut Butter Cake
Since you two go together like PB&J, make her this nutty bundt with a creamy peanut butter drizzle.
Get the Peanut Butter Cake recipe.
Raspberry Lemon Pound Cake
Topped with a raspberry drizzle, this classic pound cake is totally photo-worthy.
Get the Raspberry Lemon Pound Cake recipe.
Coconut Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Three layers + creamy frosting = Mom's dream come true.
Get the Coconut Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe.
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S'mores Icebox Cake
To Mom's delight, there's no post-campfire cleanup necessary. This cake is entirely no-bake.
Get the S'mores Icebox Cake recipe.
Triple Citrus Bundt
Why have one citrus when you can have them all (a.k.a. orange, lime, and lemon)?
Get the Citrus Bundt recipe.
Flourless Fudge Cake
Your gluten-free mom will thank you for this rich, chocolate-dusted treat.
Get the Flourless Fudge Cake recipe.
Lemon Pudding Cake
Take our word for it: This lemon custard cake is just as beautiful sans Easter bunny decoration.
Get the Lemon Pudding Cake recipe.
Double Chocolate Bundt
Does Mom love chocolate and coffee? Well, we've got her covered with this coffee-infused bundt.
Get the Double Chocolate Bundt recipe.
Spring Daisy Lemon Layer Cake
Cake and flowers in one! Ring in the spring season with this bright lemon cake adorned with blossoming daisies.
Get the Spring Daisy Lemon Layer Cake recipe from Country Living.
Coconut Angel Cake
This layered light and airy cake is a coconut-lover's dream.
Get the Coconut Angel Cake recipe from Country Living.
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Marshmallow Cake
Use a kitchen torch to toast the meringue for a jaw-dropping finish to this sweet cake.
Get the Marshmallow Cake recipe from Delish.
Froot Loops Cake
The perfect post-brunch treat: Sprinkle your favorite kid's cereal atop this sweet cake for a touch of color.
Get the Froot Loops Cake recipe from Country Living.
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