21 Cake Recipes That Make Gorgeous Mother’s Day Gifts

Chocolate bourbon caramel macaron cake

As if chocolate and bourbon cake wasn’t enough, it’s topped with macarons! Sparklers optional.

Rose cake

If you have to give her roses, consider making them edible with this easy rose frosting technique.

Cinnamon-vanilla bean cupcakes

Mom will never guess these cupcakes, dusted with sanding sugar and cinnamon, started with a box mix.

Lemon-lime Bundt cake

Lemon-lime Bundt cake is beautiful inside and out — just like the woman who raised you.

Chocolate-almond cheesecake

This luscious chocolate cheesecake brings together all the classic flavors of the candy bar favorite.

Brown butter-plum upside-down yogurt cake

Brown butter-plum yogurt cake is topped with sweet whipped cream and a smattering of pistachios.

Marshmallow Pavlova with pineapple curd

A cloud of marshmallow with a lightly crisp exterior is topped with pineapple curd and kiwi.

Samoa cheesecake

This delightful caramel and coconut cheesecake takes the wildly popular cookie one step further.

Thin Mint cake

Any excuse to eat Thin Mints is a good excuse — and this Thin Mint cake proves it.

Chocolate cheesecake cupcakes

This cupcake pairs two classic combos for strawberries in one glorious cupcake.

Snickers cake

Skip buying your chère mère a cheesy box of chocolates, and make her a candy-inspired Snickers cake.

Neapolitan cake

They say variety is the spice of life… as proven by the assorted elegance of a Neapolitan layer cake.

Almond cream crepe cake

Spoil Mom with a crepe cake layered with almond cream for a decadent breakfast in bed.

Banana split cake

Make dear ol’ Mom feel like a kid again by serving up a slice of banana split cake.

Apple and thyme cake

Salted caramel buttercream gracefully finishes a perfectly balanced apple and thyme cake.

Pink velvet cake pop-topped cupcakes

Pink velvet cupcakes are topped with a bonus cake pop ball to show Mama just how special she is.

Cranberry-pecan cake with praline frosting

A hint of spice complements the cranberries and nuts scattered throughout this pretty pound cake.

Salted chamomile honey cakes

Mascarpone and raspberry cream add a luscious layer to dainty chamomile honey cakes.

Marsala wine chocolate cake

The oaky flavor of Marsala wine makes an ordinary chocolate cake something truly special.

Coconut Eton mess cake

Dress up perfectly sweet coconut-vanilla cake with ricotta cream with Mom’s favorite berries.

Peanut butter flourless cake

This simple and stunning peanut butter and chocolate cake is sure to impress your gluten-free mom.

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