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You will need plenty of time for this bake as the sponge is done in two stages , and it needs time to cool in between. The citrus lemon and tangy blueberries work wonders together in this loaf recipe. Finished with a bold, violet drizzle, this cake is an elegant showstopper.
You could decorate the cakes with fresh or glacé cherries. Alternatively, if you put a letter on each one, you can spell out Happy Mother’s Day with one cake spare for a heart or an exclamation mark. Mini macaroons from fancy bakeries often come with a fancy price to match, but they are cheap to make yourself at home.
Mini Mother’s Day Desserts
You can just put them in a cellophane bag tied with a pretty ribbon, or arrange them in a presentation box like chocolates. If you’re doing a whole meal for mum, these make a lovely pudding, served up with a scoop of ice cream. Serve them once they have cooled to get that lovely brownie/blondie stodginess, or while still warm from the oven for a slightly lighter, gooier texture. A classic teatime recipe that can be made a couple of days in advance.
Mini Strawberry triflesThese little treats need only a boxed cake mix, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and a few fresh strawberries, all layered beautifully into a wee Mason jar. For even more ideas, see our ultimate showstopping cake recipes to really wow Mum on her special day. If you're looking for a generous gift, read our guide to the best Mother's day hampers for foodies. Root veggies like beetroot have a natural sweetness and earthy flavour that complement the chocolate so well.
Japanese Cheesecake
This is one of our most decadent Mother’s Day cake ideas - perfect if you fancy a challenge. We think it’s even more beautiful than a bunch of flowers. You can make a slightly less ostentatious version using just two layers - if you’re going for all three make it with half as much sponge again. This recipe is perfect for mothers who love time in the garden.

"Moist, great flavor, tender crumb, not too dense and beautiful." "This is by far the tastiest, moistest, most delicious pineapple upside down cake I have ever made or eaten," says reviewer Karen D. Mother’s Day Cookie CardsSugar cookie letters help tell Mom exactly how special she is, and are easy to decorate with a layer of icing that is accented with painted on food coloring and water. Mini Cupcake Mother’s Day FlowerpotThis yummy bouquet is easy to make, with vanilla cupcake “flowers” stuck into a large Styrofoam ball using toothpicks. Moist, rich and fudgy, add an extra touch of indulgence by sprinkling over some grated dark chocolate or delicate chocolate curls. A great one for making with the kids, this no-bake rocky road combines melted chocolate together with broken biscuit, Maltesers and marshmallows.
Fresh Strawberry Upside Down Cake
With Mother’s Day only a few weeks away, children of all ages, and their Daddy’s, are searching for the perfect way to show their love for that special lady. But Mother’s Day doesn’t have to mean the same old cards or flowers that will only last a couple of days. If Mom is known for her sweet tooth, then some pretty delicious Mother’s Day desserts may be right up her alley. With only 15 minutes of prep time and the rest spent baking, these yummy, perfectly portable dessert bars are a great addition to a Mother's Day picnic lunch celebration. The creamy cheesecake center coupled with the sweetness ofDuncan Hines® Wilderness Simply StrawberryandDuncan Hines Signature French Vanilla Cake Mixis a dessert lover's paradise. Cheesecake is an excellent option if your bake is going to have to feed the whole family.
These are a great alternative idea for Mother’s Day, especially if she’s not a big fan of traditional cakes. This makes them easier to make, and a bit healthier to boot. For the cake, we made a simple 1,2,3,4 vanilla cake and a delicious, whipped meringue buttercream frosting that went so perfectly together. You may already have a few cooking tips from mom, like how to bake the perfect pie crust or how to make a cake from-scratch.
One of our favourite Mother’s Day cake ideas, this edible cupcake bouquet turns simple vanilla sponge cupcakes into flowers by decorating them with buttercream icing piped in a circular motion. Make this Mother's Day one to remember with a cake almost as sweet as Mom. These springtime desserts taste as good as they look, take it from the home cooks who've tried them. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned baker, you'll make Mama and Grandma proud with these easy cakes. From simple pound cakes to decadent cheesecakes, nothing says, "I love you," more than cake.

You could make these days a day or two in advance and ice them on the day or the afternoon before. They’re even freezable (un-iced) if you want to make them well in advance. Wrap it, un-iced, tightly in cling film, and freeze for up to a month.
If you're having a Mother's Day brunch, you can serve this easy lemon zucchini coffee cake during or after the meal. Mom will love a slice of this pretty pink cake with her favorite glass of rosé wine. "The cake was deliciously fluffy and the frosting had the perfect soft buttery texture and salted caramel flavor," says reviewer Adrianna. "If you're in search of a good lemon, buttermilk and/or pound cake, stop here. This one is all you'd hope for," says reviewer naples34102.
With fresh lemon, lemon curd and lemon icing, these cakes are just so fresh and zingy. Each one is topped with a fondant flower with a centre of sprinkles. Arrange in a presentation box or stacked in layers on a cake plate, they look so pretty.
Not all mums like cake that much and if yours is in the take it or leave it category, this is an inspired alternative. Homemade marshmallows are much easier to make than you may think and these are ideal for gifting. Kids can definitely help with the icing for these - cutting out the fondant flowers and adding the sprinkles especially. This recipe makes a dozen, so there are plenty for all helpers to get their reward too.
Do leave enough time for the base to cool before you add the topping, and for the topping to set, if you’re cooking on the same day. Who doesn’t want to be able to give their mum kisses on Mother’s Day? These little almon bites are so pretty, they’re really easy to dress up and make them into a perfect present.
Spread the rest of the batter on top, then sprinkle over flaked almonds and bake. This is one of our favourite Mother’s Day baking ideas for making with the kids. They love putting the rainbows together and mixing in the food colour gel to get the different colours. A brilliant option for anyone who’s family hails from the Emerald Isle, this is a traditional Irish recipe. It’s a tea loaf, packed with raisins - so of course, it’s best served with another cup of tea. Give your cheesecake a springtime lift with the addition of fresh lemon and geranium petals, with this simple recipe.
Add green buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a leaf tip and finish your cake with lovely green frosting foliage. Flower Shaped Lemon TartsFlaky dough flowers are the pretty cups for these lemon-filled tarts, with a dusting of icing sugar to balance the tartness of the filling. Mothers Day Cookie BouquetThis simple sugar cookie needs only a few ingredients, but when cut and decorated as pretty flowers create an elegant bouquet. Octavia Lillywhite is an award-winning food and lifestyle journalist with over 15 years of experience. It’s nice if you’re gifting this cake to use a couple of stems of lavender flowers and a sprig of leaves to decorate it as well.