50 Mother's Day Desserts for the Sweetest Mom of All
Treat her to cakes, cookies, pies, or a sky-high trifle.
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There are a lot of ways to spoil Mom on Mother's Day. There are the usual flowers and a special Mother's Day gift, of course. But, why not really make her special day extra sweet with pretty and decadent Mother's Day desserts? Whether you whip up her all-time favorite homemade pie or a new spring treat that's sure to impress, this list has so many options for the sweetest Mother's Day spread.
You'll find desserts for every type of mom on this list: chocolate desserts for chocolate lovers, tiramisu cake and coffee ice cream pie for those who love a cup of joe, and lemon desserts for the mom who likes their treats bright and sweet. And since spring is in full bloom, you can showcase the flavors of the season with rhubarb desserts, strawberry desserts, and more fruit desserts. Plus, check out the prettiest pink desserts like no-bake strawberry cheesecake perfect for a sunny day.
And that's just the beginning: This list includes Mother's Day cupcakes, Mother's Day cookies, and the most impressive trifle you ever did see. Either way, she'll know they come from the heart! Whatever you have planned for Sunday, it'd be downright silly not to include one of these tasty desserts. After all, nothing says "I love you, Mom" quite like a batch of homemade treats that are almost as sweet as she is. That's just a fact!
Marble Cake
Can't choose between vanilla and chocolate cake? Make them both with this tasty marble Bundt cake. It has a slightly tangy buttermilk glaze drizzled on top.
Get the Marble Cake recipe.
Strawberries and Cream Trifle
Go ahead, get dramatic! A sky-high trifle is an epic way to celebrate with layers of vanilla cake, fresh berries, and fluffy cream. There's even a boxed pudding shortcut to make it easier to assemble.
Get Ree's Strawberries and Cream Trifle recipe.
Pink Velvet Cupcakes
Just like its bold sister red velvet, pink velvet has the same moist cake topped with decadent cream cheese frosting. The only difference is the pretty rosy hue!
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Affogato
Have coffee and dessert all in one with this classic Italian snack. It's simply hot espresso poured over vanilla gelato or ice cream. You can get creative with extra toppings, too.
Get the Affogato recipe.
Lemon Poppy Seed Sheet Cake
Looking to feed a crowd? A sheet cake is the way to go. This citrusy version is packed with fresh lemon and plenty of poppy seeds, giving each bite a beautifully balanced texture and bright flavor.
Get the Lemon Poppy Seed Sheet Cake recipe.
Strawberry Shortcake Sandwich Cookies
Get everything you love about the classic dessert in a bite-sized version! Sweet strawberry jam and dreamy buttercream are sandwiched between buttery cookies for the ultimate treat.
Lemon Raspberry Cake
Between the tender lemon cake and the fluffy raspberry frosting, this cake just screams springtime! There's also an easy raspberry jam filling inside to add extra flavor.
Get the Lemon Raspberry Cake recipe.
No-Bake Orange-Vanilla Cheesecake Bars
Imagine the flavors of a creamsicle with the convenience of a no-bake cheesecake bar. Mom will want you to make this sweet treat over and over again.
Rhubarb Bread
Making a tender quick bread is one of the easiest ways to use springtime rhubarb. It has a crunchy crumb topping and zesty orange glaze to make it all the sweeter.
Get the Rhubarb Bread recipe.
Berry Chantilly Cake
Skip the trip to Whole Foods and make their popular cake in your own kitchen! Seasonal berries are layered with a fluffy mascarpone frosting in between delicate layers of vanilla cake.
Get the Berry Chantilly Cake recipe.
Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Zesty shortbread cookies get an extra dose of cuteness from the flower-shaped cookie stamps! They would make a fabulous homemade gift wrapped in cellophane with a ribbon.
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Tiramisu Cake
Turn this classic Italian dessert into a towering layer cake that will impress any java-loving mom. The coffee soak and whipped mascarpone cream load each tender cake layer with flavor.
Get the Tiramisu Cake recipe.
Strawberry Ice Cream Pie
There's ice cream. There's pie. Then there's ice cream pie with a waffle cone crust. Now that's what Mom will want on her special day!
Get Ree's Strawberry Ice Cream Pie recipe.
Oreo Icebox Cake
This cake is both kid and Mom approved. That's because it has the classic cookies and cream flavor you know and love, plus the addition of fresh raspberries.
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No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
This pretty pink cheesecake stands extra tall and fluffy thanks to a surprise ingredient: a box of Jell-O. It also adds strawberry flavor along with the fresh strawberry chunks.
Get the No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake recipe.
Hummingbird Cake
This classic cake is a comforting pick for those who like both banana bread and carrot cake. It has a similar flavor but it's made extra flavorful with crushed pineapple and chopped pecans, and the cream cheese frosting you know and love!
Get the Hummingbird Cake recipe.
Coffee Ice Cream Pie
A homemade no-churn coffee ice cream is the key to this delicious dessert. It also has a sweet and salty crust made from crushed Biscoff cookies and pretzels, along with caramel sauce and toffee candy on top.
Get the Coffee Ice Cream Pie recipe.
Éclair Cake
This cake might look like an impressive twist on the classic French dessert, but it's actually really easy to make! You only need six ingredients and you don't even need to turn on the oven!
Get the Éclair Cake recipe.
Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Crinkle cookies are soft, chewy, and so easy to make. This variation makes them tart and lemony with a pretty yellow color that's perfect for a sunny day.
Get the Lemon Crinkle Cookies recipe.
Strawberry Cupcakes
These cupcakes are berry flavorful with strawberries in every bite. There are chopped strawberries in the cake batter, strawberry preserves in the frosting, and fresh strawberries on top!
Get the Strawberry Cupcakes recipe.
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