37 Best Mothers Day Cake Recipes
This Mother's Day, surprise your mom with a homemade treat.
By Erin Cavoto and Beth BranchUpdated: May 11, 2023
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Becky Luigart-StaynerOne 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.
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1Coconut Cream Gingham Cake
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2Blueberry-Lemon Loaf Cake
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3Buttermilk-Lime Cupcakes with Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting
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4Hummingbird Bundt Cake
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5Two-Tiered White Velvet Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
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6Olive Oil Cake with Citrus Compote
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7Super Moist Gluten-Free Cake with Vanilla Buttercream
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8A Bouquet of Vanilla Cream Cupcakes
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9Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
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10Speckled Malted Coconut Cake
Brian WoodcockEnrobed 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.)
Get the recipe for Speckled Malted Coconut Cake.
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11Dump Cake
Becky Luigart-StaynerEven 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.
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12Lemon-Rosemary Tea Bread
Hector M. SanchezIf 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.
Get the recipe for Lemon-Rosemary Tea Bread.
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13Deep Dark Chocolate Cake
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14Dolly's Donut Coconut Bundt Cake
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15Meyer Lemon-Blueberry Cake
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16Toffee Crunch Cake
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17Lemon-Coconut Cake with Mascarpone Frosting
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18Orange Blossom Bundt Cake
Brian WoodcockIf 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.
Get the recipe for Orange Blossom Bundt Cake.
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19Rich Chocolate Layer Cake
Charles SchillerIf 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!
Get the recipe for Rich Chocolate Layer Cake.
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20Coconut Angel Cake
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