38 Mother's Day Cake Ideas to Show Mom How Much You Love Her
Our favorite way to show Mom we love her—cake.
Mother's Day is coming up, and one of the best ways to show mom how much you care is a Mother's Day cake homemade with love. It sounds cheesy, but it's actually pretty sweet.
We love decking the house with Mother's Day crafts and bundles of fresh flowers. A surprise breakfast in bed or a delicious Mother's day brunch are great options she's sure to love, too. But there's just something special about a homemade cake!
We've rounded up some of our favorite cakes worthy of mom this Mother's Day, including everything from easy cakes to some that are a little more elegant. If the whole family is getting together to celebrate mom, we've got plenty of options to feed a crowd. Some moms prefer lighter and fruit-filled cakes, and some love those rich and luxurious chocolate cakes. The good news is we've got recipes for all the kinds of cakes moms like.
Whether you're celebrating a new mom, or reminding your own mom just how much she taught you about baking, a homemade cake is a sweet and delicious way to make her feel special.
More Mother's Day Ideas to Celebrate Mom:
Hummingbird Layer Cake
Celebrate mom with this classic Hummingbird Cake. It's moist, dense, fruity, and covered in luscious cream cheese frosting. This cake is a classic for a reason, and the perfect way to celebrate mom on Mother's Day!
Lemon Pound Cake
Whether you're celebrating Mother's Day or just appreciating mom on an average Wednesday, this delicious, dense, brightly flavored pound cake is the way to do it.
Pro tip: Pop a slice in the microwave or toaster oven and serve with hot coffee or tea!
Coconut Sheet Cake
If your mom loves coconut, you absolutely need to make her this cake. Met with rave-reviews from our staff, this coconut cake is an easy, simple, and delicious way to serve dessert to the whole family at your Mother's Day celebration.
Coconut Cream Gingham Cake
This is one stunning Mother's Day cake! 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
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!
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.
Wacky Cake
We love this sheet cake for many reasons, one of which is just how simple and easy it is to whip up while also being incredibly rich and delicious. Mom will love this cake, and she won't even know that it doesn't have butter, milk, or eggs!
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.
Salted-Caramel Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
When those warmer, early summer days collide with Mother's Day, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is the perfect way to treat Mom.
Get the recipe for Salted-Caramel Pineapple Upside-Down Cake.
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.
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