As the baker in my family, I’m always excited to whip something up for occasions like Mother’s Day. Baking has always been a creative outlet for me, and it’s also a little bit like my love language. It’s my favorite way to show how much I care and give something homemade with love. And that’s what moms deserve!
So, here are a few of our favorite cakes for Mother’s Day. We’ve got simple and easy cakes like a classic pound cake and a lemon-blueberry loaf. We’ve got elegant and more intricately decorated cakes, like our gingham cake and white velvet cake. Then there are the rich and extra-flavorful cakes like chocolate-mint and strawberry. A homemade confectionery treat that’s fresh, flavorful, and garnished with flowers is just the way to show mom how appreciated she is every day of the year.
Coconut Cream Gingham Cake
If you’re into fun and slightly intricate cake decorations, this gingham cake is just what you need to surprise mom on Mother’s Day. This frosting design is actually easier than it looks—all you need is a little patience! The cake itself is flavored with coconut and topped with a little mountain of fresh blooms. You can give mom a cake and a bouquet in one with this sweet gift.
Get the recipe for Coconut Cream Gingham Cake.
Three Layer Strawberry Cake
This Southern classic is a local favorite, made by Edgar's Bakery in Birmingham, AL. There’s just something delightful about a homemade strawberry cake made with fresh spring-ripened strawberries. It’s a classic for Mother’s Day, and one mom won’t forget any time soon! The cake is flavored with fresh berries and freeze-dried strawberries (that take a twirl in a food processor) to give it even more flavor. It’s covered in the dreamiest strawberry and cream cheese frosting, too. This one is sure to let mom know just how much you appreciate her.
Get the recipe for Three Layer Strawberry Cake.
Blueberry-Lemon Loaf Cake
Have you ever seen a loaf cake this pretty? Garnished with edible flowers, this is a cake worthy of mom. Here we used edible violas, which echo the hue of the blueberries, but marigolds, lilacs, or cornflowers would also work. (Search your farmers' market for the freshest varieties.) Flavored with zesty, bright lemon and fresh blueberries, this is truly a spring treat that mom will love.
Get the recipe for Blueberry-Lemon Loaf Cake.
Coconut Angel Cake
Coconut might seem like a summer flavor, but we love it any time of the year. There’s something special about a delicious and classic coconut cake. With its light and fluffy layers and toasted coconut-covered exterior, this Coconut Angel Cake is an elegant and sophisticated choice for Mother’s Day. A slice of this cake with a cup of tea or coffee on a sunny spring afternoon is just what mom needs.
Get the recipe for Coconut Angel Cake.
Hummingbird Layer Cake
A Hummingbird Cake is another spring favorite that makes for a unique and delicious Mother’s Day cake. The combination of banana, pecan, and pineapple in cake form originally came from Jamaica, and then became quite popular among Southern bakers, where it has lived as a favorite dish ever since. It’s easy to whip up the batter, and it’s covered in a luscious cream cheese frosting. Garnish with dried pineapple flowers for a truly delightful sweet treat.
Get the recipe for Hummingbird Layer Cake.
Two-Tiered White Velvet Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
We love this two-tiered confection for all kinds of spring occasions, especially Mother’s Day. A double-decker cake is a sweet way to show mom how much she means to you and the whole family. A palette knife or offset spatula and sugar pearls are all you need to cover a white chocolate buttercream-frosted cake with delicate flowers. This stunning beauty is sure to cause jaws to drop when you set it on the sideboard!
Get the recipe for Two-Tiered White Velvet Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Sometimes a classic pound cake is the way to go. It’s simple, it always tastes amazing, and you can combine or serve it with a variety of toppings. Whipped cream and mom’s favorite berries or spring fruit would be a delicious combination here. Or you could bring a carton of your mother’s favorite ice cream.
Get the recipe for Cream Cheese Pound Cake.
Chocolate Cake with Mint Ganache
And of course, we have to include a rich chocolate cake. If you really want to spoil mom this weekend, this decadent chocolate cake is sure to do it. This cake is fudgy on the inside, a little bit simple on the outside, but also has an air of elegance. It’s also covered in a luxurious minty ganache, so even more points if your mom is a fan of mint-chocolate. You can easily leave the mint out, though, if you’d prefer a classic, fudgy ganache. A slice (or two) of chocolate cake on Mother’s Day is the perfect indulgence.
