43 Mother’s Day Cake Recipes to Sweeten Mom’s Day
Admit it: Your mom is the best. So making a Mother’s Day cake to show her how much you care should be a no-brainer. But which cake should you bake? Here’s a hint: Choose one packed with Mom’s favorite flavors, not your own. And remember, it doesn’t need to be an elaborate affair (although we certainly have a few many-layered options if you want to go that route). Mom will love whatever you make, as long as you try your best.
Some of the most delicious cakes in the collection below are easy: a simple strawberry cake dotted with perfect spring berries; a loaf cake flavored with citrusy Earl Grey—ideal snacking cakes to graze on that look and taste good. Just don’t forget to sprinkle in a “Happy Mother’s Day!” over the oohs and aahs. And always bring a card. Moms love cards.
Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou2/43Heartbeet Chocolate Cake
Red velvet cake called. It wants you to make mom this earthy-sweet chocolate-almond-beet cake instead. A shiny chocolate glaze and edible gold dust make decorating easy.
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou and Natasha Pickowicz, prop styling by Rebecca Bartoshesky3/43Tiramisù Layer Cake With Mascarpone Mousse
This coffee-and-cream layer cake from pastry chef Natasha Pickowicz is a project, but so worth the effort. The icing is an espresso-flavored Swiss meringue buttercream.
Photo by Alex Lau, styling by Sean Dooley5/43BA’s Best Angel Food Cake
Angel food cake is so simple, but the specific ingredients and equipment matter. Watch how it’s made, here.
Photograph by Christopher Testani. Food styling by Victoria Granof. Prop styling by Alex Brannian.6/43Mini Baked Alaskas
Like little Mother’s Day gifts wrapped in toasted meringue, these miniature baked Alaskas are as foolproof as they are impressive, plus each component can be made ahead of time.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell9/43Sour Cream Coffee Cake
This elegant bundt cake is ideal for serving at a Mother’s Day brunch, and leftover slices are a great breakfast treat for the week ahead.
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou and Natasha Pickowicz, prop styling by Rebecca Bartoshesky11/43Vanilla Layer Cake With Mango Curd
This tequila-soaked cake has a tropical margarita vibe we really love. Garnish with edible flowers and freeze-dried fruit for a showstopping Mother’s Day dessert.
Alex Lau13/43White Cupcakes
Here’s a fun Mother’s Day cake idea: Make a big batch of cupcakes and hand one out to every mom you know.
Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by D'mytrek Brown14/43No-Mixer Vanilla Cake With Tangy Cream Cheese Frosting
Extremely plush and fine-crumbed, this easy cake has an optional fruit-flavored filling made by stirring powdered fruit into a small amount of the icing. Oh, and did we mention the cake batter is mixed entirely by hand?
