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Hi there, it’s Ashley, and guess what?
Mother’s Day is just around the corner! I’m super freaking excited because today, I’m sharing a whirlwind of sweetness – 65 Mother’s Day cake ideas that are bound to impress. We’re talking about everything from the heartfelt ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ cake to those eye-catching Mother’s Day cake designs that are almost too pretty to eat.
These happy Mother’s Day cakes range from uber extravagant and rich to simple and light. For those who love to keep things chic and simple, we’ll delve into simple Mother’s Day cake designs that are effortlessly beautiful. And for a cool twist, how about a Mother’s Day ice cream cake that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser?
Alrighty, you ready? Let’s get after these delish happy Mothers Day cake ideas.
This post covers the best happy mothers day cake ideas.
happy mothers day cake ideas
The perf mom cake is about personalizing flavors and decorations to match our moms’ amazing personalities. Think of a cake that’s as fun, sophisticated, or quirky as she is. And for those swho want to add a special touch, explore Mother’s Day cake designs to ensure mom’s cake is just what she wants.
These little details make all the difference, whether adding her favorite flowers in icing or crafting a cake that echoes her favorite colors. So, let’s get creative and make this Mother’s Day as special as the moms we’re celebrating!
1. strawberry chamomile naked cake
How pretty is this Strawberry Chamomile Naked Cake by Half Baked Harvest? It’s fantastic for springtime and Mother’s Day.
2. blood orange cardamom cake
Full of citrus flavor and stunning for spring, this Blood Orange Cardamom Cake by the Sweet and Simple Kitchen
3. grapefruit poppy seed cake
With super pretty pink glaze, this Grapefruit Poppy Seed Cake by Browned Butter Blondie is fluffy and perf for Mother’s Day.
4. saffron icebox cake
Light and fluffy, this Saffron Ice Box Cake by Milk and Cardamom is an easy and super pretty no-bake dessert to try.
5. White chocolate rosemary lemon pound cake
Incredibly refreshing, this White Chocolate Rosemary Lemon Pound Cake by Mangio Quindi Sono is a gorgeous Mother’s Day dessert to get after this year. A great addition to brunch!
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6. strawberry almond layer cake
Gorgeously fluffy, this Strawberry Almond Cake by Caked by Katie is a yummy no-bake Mother’s Day blasting with spring and summertime flavors!
7. lemon blueberry layer cake
Bursting with citrus, this Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake by Sally’s Baking Addiction is a delicious staple for May. Use fresh blueberries for the best results. Farmer’s Market time!
8. Kentucky butter Nut crunch cake
Gurrrrlll….this Kentucky Butter Nut Crunch Cake by I Am Baker has me droolin’ already!
9. earthquake cake
Ooey, gooey, and gorgeous, this Earthquake Cake by Princess Pinky Girl is a chocolate junkies dream.
10. spiced chai bundt cake
Sugar and Sparrow gave us a gorgeous Spiced Chai Bundt Cake; it’s also super moist and festive for Mother’s Day.
11. citrus olive oil cake
Coated with decadent citrus cream, this Citrus Olive Oil Cake by Fig and Olive Platter is zesty and super pretty decorated with spring florals.
12. cookie dough ice cream cake
Dammmnn gurlll…I cannot get over this Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake by Half Baked Harvest.
13. lemon raspberry cake
Pretty in pink and full of refreshing spring flavors, Sur La Table comes at us with this Lemon Raspberry Cake. Topped with fresh raspberries and lemon peels, it’s an excellent idea for a Happy Mothers Day cake.
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14. white forest cake
Topped with fresh cherries and delish AF buttercream frosting, this White Forest Cake by Blue Bowl Recipes will be a showstopper for Mother’s Day.
15. triple coconut honey passion fruit cake
Super freakin’ fluffy and not to mention gorg, this Triple Coconut Honey Passion Fruit Cake by Food Duchess would be a fantastic treat for Mother’s Day brunch.
16. honey chamomile cake
Get all the floral flavors from Food Duchess with this Honey Chamomile Cake! Topped with super pretty flowers and fresh berries, I can’t think of anything better for Mother’s Day.
17. triple chocolate cake
All fellow chocolate junkies get ready! This Chocolate Layer Cake by Sally’s Baking Addiction is freaking luscious and fudgy to the max—a total must-have on Mother’s Day.
18. naked carrot cake
With Love Kitty is an incredibly talented baker! This Naked Carrot Cake is as delicious as it is stunning. A total beauty for Mother’s Day, she will feel loved for sure!
19. pistachio raspberry cake
Oooooo lawdy, this Pistachio Raspberry Cake by Pies and Tacos will be a total hit on Mother’s Day.
20. french yogurt cake
Bring this French Yogurt Cake by If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen to Mother’s Day brunch! Perfectly moist, fluffy, and light, it’s incredible for dessert.
21. salty pretzel banana pudding ice cream cake
Half Baked Harvest graces us with this Salty Pretzel Banana Pudding Ice Cream Cake! With super yummy crumbled Nilla Wafers and vanilla ice cream, it will for sure be a hit on Mother’s Day.
22. blackberry lime cake
How pretty is this Blackberry Lime Cake by The Cake Blog? Super moist and topped with edible flowers, this zesty lime cake is perf for Mother’s Day.
23. cannoli cream cake
Holy cannoli! This Cannoli Cream Cake by Sturbridge Bakery is freakin’ unreal!
24. coconut buttercream layer cake
With refreshing bursts of beach flavors, this Coconut Cream Layer Cake by My Three Seasons is packed with Swiss meringue buttercream.
25. one-bowl upside-down cake
Incredibly beautiful and made of fresh berries, this One-Bowl Upside-Down Cake by Bon Appetit would be perf for Mother’s Day brunch.
26. orange salted honey cake
Super citrusy and creamy, this Orange Salted Honey Cake from The Cake Blog is a delish springtime flavor for Mother’s Day.
27. berry chantilly cake
I absolutely love a good Berry Chantilly Cake like this recipe by The Busy Baker! Fresh, sweet, and creamy. A total hit for Mother’s Day and a great brunch dessert.
28. vanilla naked cake
This beautiful Vanilla Naked Cake by Sally’s Baking Addiction is pretty, minimal, and an excellent choice for Mother’s Day cakes.
29. key lime cake
Packed with tropical juices, this Key Lime Cake by Your Home Based Mom is light, fluffy and a fun choice for Mother’s Day.
30. apricot almond loaf cake
Show up to Mother’s Day brunch with this Apricot Almond Loaf Cake by With Love Kitty! It’s an awesome breakfast cake perf for Mother’s Day.
31. peach cobbler pound cake
Packed with juicy and sweet caramelized peaches, make this Peach Cobbler Pound Cake by Pies and Tacos this Mother’s Day.
32. lemon ricotta pound cake
This Lemon Ricotta Almond Cake from If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen is fresh, simple, and super tender. A Mother’s Day hit for sure, especially for brunch!
33. hot milk sponge cake
Super simple and light, this Hot Milk Sponge Cake from With Love Kitty is an awesome Mother’s Day brunch dessert to try out this year.
34. chocolate zucchini banana cake
With fresh zucchini and yummy bananas, this Chocolate Zucchini Banana Cake by Half Baked Harvest is an excellent breakfast cake for Mother’s Day.
35. pineapple coconut cake
This Pineapple Coconut Cake by Sally’s Baking Addiction is bursting with tropical flavors.
36. bee pollen apricot chamomile cake
Stacked with three fluffy layers of white cake, this Bee Pollen Apricot Chamomile Cake by The Little Epicurean is unique and super cute.
37. vanilla peach cake
This Vanilla Peach Cake by Growing Up Cali is incredibly tender, moist, and packed with pretty peaches and tender flavors—an excellent choice for Mother’s Day.
38. cinnamon roll bundt cake
Another yummy breakfast cake! This Cinnamon Roll Bundt Cake from Grandbaby Cakes is great for Mother’s Day brunch.
39. lemon Lavender olive oil loaf cake
This Lemon Lavender Olive Oil Loaf from Britney Breaks Bread, topped with creamy mascarpone, is an awesome choice for Mother’s Day.
40. lemon poppy seed cake
Bright and beautiful, this Lemon Poppy Seed Cake from The Cake Blog is light, refreshing, and perfect for brunch or after dinner on Mother’s Day.
41. fluffy layered angel food cake
I freaking love angel food cake; it’s so light and fluffy! Try this Layered Angel Food Cake by Chel’s Sweets this Mother’s Day for a refreshing, sweet treat.
42. blackberry lavender cake
Filled with blackberry jam and lavender-soaked milk, this Blackberry Lavender Cake from Sally’s Baking Addiction encompasses everything awesome about spring and summer! Fresh and freakin’ decadent.
43. strawberry butter cake
Nothing is better than fresh, juicy strawberries in May! This Strawberry Butter Cake from Lil Luna is the perfect Mother’s Day treat.
44. passion fruit cake
Topped with yummy and fluffy passion fruit buttercream, this Passion Fruit Cake from With Love Kitty has two layers of vanilla deliciousness!
45. Banoffee cake
Coffee and banana junkies, attention! You will freaking love this Banoffee Cake by Pies and Tacos for Mother’s Day.
46. Swirled blueberry lemon thyme Loaf cake
Yay more breakfast cakes! This Swirled Blueberry Lemon Thyme Loaf Cake by Half Baked Harvest is a must-have at Mother’s Day brunch.
47. primrose lemon layer cake
This Primrose Lemon Layer Cake by Great British Food Awards is stunning, and it will make your mama feel like a spring queen this Mother’s Day.
48. raspberry Moscow mule budnt cake
A fan of Moscow Mules? Try this Raspberry Moscow Mule Bundt Cake by The Cookie Rookie for Mother’s Day this year.
49. cherry chip cake
Girrrrl, how freaking cute is this Cherry Chip Cake by The Cake Blog? It’s super pretty and playful for Mother’s Day.
50. citrus sunshine cake
Bright and gorgeous, this Sunshine Citrus Cake by Sally’s Baking Addiction will surely brighten up Mother’s Day!
51. brown butter peach layer cake
Hella moist and creamy, this Brown Butter Peach Layer Cake by Barley and Sage is a freaking awesome cake for Mother’s Day to try this year.
52. Earl Grey honey buttercream cake
A tea lover? Try this Earl Grey Honey Buttercream Cake by The Little Vintage Baking Company for your Mother’s Day brunch treat.
53. lemon elderflower cake
Not only is this Lemon Elderflower Cake by The Honey Blonde super pretty, but it’s also lemony and light!
54. angel food cake
Nothing is fluffier than this uber spongey Angel Food Cake by Sally’s Baking Addiction! She’s a beaut!
55. basket of flower cake
Show off your bad ass baking skills with this Basket of Flower Cake by I Am Baker this Mother’s Day.
56. blueberry basque cheesecake
I freakin love all sorts of cheesecakes; I don’t discriminate. So get after this delish af Half Baked Harvest Blueberry Basque Cheesecake this Mother’s Day!
57. chamomile lavender tea cake
Get all the herbal tea flavors with this Mor Life Chamomile Lavender Tea Cake.
58. lemon angel food cake
Give your traditional angel food cake some zest this Mother’s Day! Try this Lemon Angel Food Cake by The First Year Blog for refreshing and spongey citrus.
59. Cherry chocolate brownie cake
Moist and crazy cute, this Cherry Chocolate Brownie Cake by Ana’s Baking Chronicles is decadent AF!
60. champagne mimosa cake
Girl get your morning mimosa on for Mother’s Day brunch with this Champagne Mimosa Cake by The Cake Blog.
61. orange blossom bundt cake
This Orange Blossom Bundt Cake by Country Living is gorgeous in its simplicity, and it also packs a citrus punch! Perf for Mother’s Day brunch treats.
62. pink ombre shell cake
Dang girl this Pink Ombre Shell Cake by I Am Baker is a freaking stunner! An awesome dessert for Mother’s Day.
63. tres leches coconut cream cheese bundt cake
Super floral and pretty, this Tres Leches Coconut Cream Cheese Bundt Cake by Half Baked Harvest is unreal! It is so delicious and perfect for spring and summer.
64. tiramisu Cake
This Tiramisu Cake by Preppy Kitchen is soft and fluffy with bursts of espresso and a custard mascarpone filling. Shook!
65. cardamom chai cake
With chai tea-infused milk, this Cardamom Chai Cake by Food Duchess is packed with cinnamon and other spice herb flavors.
happy mothers day cake ideas
Wrapping up, let’s not forget the charm of simple Mother’s Day cake designs. They’re perfect for those moments when less is more, offering elegance and taste without the fuss. Now, who can resist a classic chocolate cake for mom?
Rich, indulgent, and always a hit – it’s like a hug in cake form. If you’re feeling more adventurous, how about exploring a unique cake design for mother?
It could be anything from an artistic floral arrangement in icing to a modern abstract design. Whatever your choice, these Mother’s Day cake designs will bring smiles and make this day even more special. Happy baking, and here’s to creating sweet memories! Let’s eat, fellow mamas!
