15 Mother’s Day Cake Ideas for Your Sweet Mom

Nothing says “I love you, Mom” quite like a delicious, homemade treat! Whether you’re planning a surprise celebration or simply want to add something sweet to the day, these Mother’s Day cake ideas are perfect for making her feel extra special. From elegant floral designs to heart-shaped confections, there’s a Mother’s Day cake for every taste and style. Celebrate the queen of your heart with a cake that’s as beautiful and sweet as she is!

Mothers Day Cake Recipes to Surprise Your Mum

While any day can be made special for mothers, Mother’s Day can be perfect to do something to surprise them. When it comes to gifts, nothing can be better than a Mother’s Day cake! A sweet start will sweeten the relationship more. Let’s dig into some amazing, mouth-watering cake recipes to let her know you adore her!

1. Best White Cheesecake

Bake a sweet creamy cheesecake with some white chocolate and layers of raspberries inside. With a buttery texture and cookie crumbs, the cheesecake will surely melt your mother’s heart away.

Preparation time: 2 hours, Baking time: 35 minutes, Cooling time: 4 hours

Servings: Serves 8 to 10 people

Ingredients

• 300 grams of biscuits, crumbled
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
• 500 grams fat cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 100 grams castor sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon cornflour
• 120 ml sour cream
• 150 grams melted white chocolate
• 250 grams fresh raspberries
• 75 grams chopped white chocolate
• Powdered sugar for serving

How to Make

Follow these steps to make the best special cheesecake for the party.

1. Preheat your oven to 150-170° C.
2. Place baking paper or parchment paper in an 8-inch cake mould or pan.
3. Crush the cookies finely. Melt the butter in the microwave and take it out in a large bowl. Add the crushed cookies to the melted butter and mix it. The mixture should be like a paste.
4. Place the mixture into the pan/cake mould and smooth it out with a spoon to form a layer. Keep it in the fridge to tighten.
5. Take cream cheese in a big bowl and beat it till it’s smooth. Add vanilla and sugar into the mixture and beat again. Then, add one egg at a time and beat it to smoothen the mix.
6. Add cornflour, sour cream, and melted chocolate to the mix and stir it (do not over mix) until it gets smooth. Then chopped chocolate.
7. Take the cake mould/pan out of the fridge and add the layer of cheese filling to the base and smoothen the top. Now, bake it for 35-40 minutes.
8. Once done, take it out of the oven and allow it to cool down. Then, keep it in the fridge for 3-4 hours to let it set completely.
9. Add some blueberries on the top and serve after dusting with sugar powder.
10. Pop the melting cheesecake into your mouth and relish the taste.

2. Carrot Layer Cake

Give your mother a lovely surprise with this sweet, healthy, homemade carrot cake to make her day.

Preparation time: 120 minutes, Cook time: 55 minutes, Total time: 2 hours 55 minutes

Servings: 12 people

Ingredients

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Raisins and nuts

How to Make

1. Lay the baking paper on the baking pan and preheat the oven to 350° F.
2. Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices in a bowl. Add vegetable oil and sugar into the mixture and beat it for two minutes. Add one egg at a time mixing it slowly until all eggs are mixed. Add carrots, raisins, and nuts and stir.
3. Pour some of the flour mixture into the mould. If you have three cake moulds, divide the mixture into three different pans, and bake for 55 minutes. Once done, keep them aside to allow them to cool.
4. Beat the cream cheese and butter in a separate bowl until the mixture gets fluffy. Add sugar and vanilla and beat again for two minutes.
5. Spread some cream filling on one layer of cake. Then gently place the second cake on it. Then, spread some more cream and lay the final cake on it. Use the remaining cream to cover the sides. Store it in the fridge to cool it.
6. Serve with decorated flowers or fruits.

3. Olive Oil Cake

Bake a special olive oil cake to make your day extra special.

Preparation time: 60 minutes, Cooking time: 35-40 minutes, Total time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Servings: 6-8 people

Ingredients

• 2 cups cake flour
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 10 ml olive oil
• 1 cup whole milk
• Some lemon zest 
• 3-4 teaspoons lemon juice

How to Make

1. Preheat your oven to 350° F.
2. Spread the parchment paper on your cake mould.
3. Add all the dry ingredients into a bowl and mix them.
4. Beat eggs, sugar, and some lemon zest at high speed until it gets fluffy and thickens. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and blend it well.
5. Add the egg mixture to the dry mix. Then, add milk and lemon juice. Mix it well until it is mixed well.
6. Pour the mix into the cake mould and bake it for 40–55 minutes.
7. Let it cool and for an hour after baking and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

4. Lemon Ricotta Cake

Away from chocolates, bake a fresh lemon ricotta cake for the special person.

Preparation time: 30 minutes, Cook time: 35 minutes, Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings: 10 people

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup ricotta
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cups caster sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 3 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup plain flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup mascarpone
• Icing sugar
• Few raspberries

How to Make

1. Preheat oven to 180° C and grease cake tin with butter and baking paper.
2. In a large bowl add all the dry ingredients and mix it. Add eggs slowly and mix it well till combined. Add milk, ricotta, and lemon juice and mix it well till properly blended.
3. Pour the batter into the pan and bake it for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out of it is completely clean. Let it cool completely after baking.
4. Add cream and mascarpone to the bowl and beat it. Add the layer of the cream to the cake for layering and serve with some sprinkled icing sugar and raspberries.

5. Peach and Cream Poundcake

Try some tongue pleasing satisfying peach and cream pound cake.

Preparation time: 35 minutes, Cook time: 1 hour, Total time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Servings: 12 people

Ingredients

• 1 cup soft butter
• 3 cups flour
• 3 cups sugar
• 6 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• ¼ teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoons salt
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 cups chopped peaches
• ½ cup sweetened whipped cream to garnish
• 10 grams cinnamon and icing sugar to garnish

How to Make

1. Preheat your oven to 350° F and grease your cake moulds from butter and add butter paper to the cake moulds.
2. Add cream butter and sugar into a bowl and mix. Add one egg at a time and mix well till a smooth paste is obtained.
3. Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix. Later add the cream mix to the dry mix and mix it well. Add vanilla into the mix.
4. Fold in sour cream and chopped peaches. Pour the mix into a pan and bake it for 60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
5. Serve after garnishing with cinnamon and Icing sugar.

6. Vanilla Cupcakes

Surprise your mom with homemade vanilla cupcakes.

Preparation time: 30 minutes, Cook time: 50 minutes, Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Servings: 8-10 people 

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoons oil
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Cream cheese
• Frosting and strawberry.

How to Make

1. Preheat your oven to 350° F and grease your muffin tins with some butter and add butter paper.
2. Add all the dry ingredients to a mixing bowl and mix it. Take butter and sugar in another bowl and whisk it to make it
3. Add 1 egg at a time and mix it slowly to incorporate. Then add vanilla.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the eggs and mix it well.
5. Pour the mix into the muffin tins and bake for 20-23 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Keep it aside to cool it down.
6. Add your favorite frosting and add a half strawberry while serving.

7. Flourless Chocolate Cake

Try something new for mom this year with a delicious flourless chocolate cake to surprise your mom on this mother’s day.

Preparation time: 40 minutes, Cook time: 10-20 minutes, Total time: 50-60 minutes

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

• 100 grams chocolate
• 4 large eggs
• 75 grams butter
• Some flaked almonds
• 100 grams sugar
• ½ cup melted butter
• 1 cup whisked sugar
• 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream (optional)

How to Make

1. Break the chocolates into pieces and melt them in a bowl using the double boil method.
2. Take one bowl and whisk sugar and butter. Add all the egg yolks while mixing and mix it thoroughly.
3. Take another bowl and add 3 egg whites and mix till it gets frothy.
4. Add the melted butter to the butter and egg mixture and then add the egg white mixture stirring slowly.
5. Pour the mix into the pan greased with butter and garnish the mix with the flaked almonds.
6. Bake it at 175° C for 10 minutes. Let it cool down after baking.
7. Serve cake with vanilla ice cream for added taste.

8. Continental Apple Cake

If your mother liked apples and you want to bake something delicious cake, choose a continental cake from the list of cute mothers day cakes.

Preparation time: 50-60 minutes

Servings: 5 people

Ingredients

• 150 grams flour
• 50 grams diced butter
• 150 grams castor sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 large eggs
• 100 ml milk
• 3 peeled and sliced apples
• 2 teaspoon castor sugar for topping
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

How to Make

1. Preheat the oven to 190° C and grease the cake tin with butter or add butter paper.
2. Sieve the all-purpose flour and baking powder and take it in a bowl.
3. Add butter, milk, eggs, and sugar to the flour and beat it to form a smooth batter.
4. Add the batter to a previously greased cake tin and arrange the apple on top of it. Sprinkle cinnamon powder and sugar on the top of it.
5. Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
6. Let it cool down and serve.

9. Coconut Almond Cake

Take out time and bake these fresh and moist coconut-almond cake for your mother on this Mother’s day.

Preparation time: 10 minutes, Cook time: 30-35 minutes, Total time: 40-45 minutes

Servings: 5-6 people

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 cup coconut flour
• ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup almond and honey extracts

How to Make

1. Preheat the oven to 180° C and grease the cake tin with butter or add butter paper.
2. Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl.
3. Mix 4 egg yolks with almond and honey extracts and add all the dry ingredients to the wet mix.
4. beat 4 egg whites in another bowl till it gets soft.
5. Fold the egg whites into the cake mix and bake the cake for 30-35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
6. Add your favorite fruit as garnishing and surprise.

10. Chocolate Glaze Cake

Shower all your love and care with the shiny chocolate glaze cake.

Preparation time: 20 minutes, Cook time: 30-40 minutes, Total time: 50-60 minutes

Servings: 5-6 people

Ingredients

• 150 grams flour
• 50 grams diced butter
• 150 grams castor sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 large eggs
• 100 ml milk
• 2 unsweetened chopped chocolate
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar for icing
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter for the icing
• 2 teaspoons boiling water

How to Make

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C and grease the cake tin with butter or add butter paper.
2. Sieve the all-purpose flour and baking powder and take it in a bowl.
3. Add butter, milk, eggs, and sugar to the flour and beat it to form a smooth batter.
4. Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool down after baking.
5. Melt the butter and chocolate in another pan for 3-5 minutes and later add confectioners’ sugar and a little water into the melted chocolate to mix it properly.
6. Slowly drizzle the chocolate glaze from the pan over your cake. You can also use a spatula to spread it evenly.
7. Let it harden and the cake is ready.

11. Vanilla Buttercream Cake

A timeless classic, this moist vanilla cake is layered with rich, fluffy buttercream frosting. Perfectly sweet and elegant, it’s a beautiful centerpiece for any Mother’s Day celebration.

Preparation time: 1 hour

Servings: 8-10

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1¾ cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk

For the buttercream:

• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 3–4 cups powdered sugar
• 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

How to Make

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla.
4. Add flour mixture alternately with milk. Mix until smooth.
5. Pour into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
6. For frosting, beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
7. Frost the cake and decorate with fresh flowers or sprinkles.

12. Chocolate Strawberry Drip Cake

Decadent and dreamy, this chocolate cake is topped with silky ganache and fresh strawberries. The irresistible flavor combo makes it a true showstopper for Mother’s Day.

Preparation time: 1.5 hours

Servings: 10-12

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 1½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups sugar
• 1 cup hot water

For the frosting and topping:

• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Fresh strawberries (for topping)
• Chocolate ganache (optional)

How to Make

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 9-inch pans.
2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl. Combine wet ingredients in another.
3. Gradually mix wet into dry, then stir in hot water. Batter will be thin.
4. Pour into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Let cool.
5. Heat heavy cream and pour over chocolate chips. Let sit 2 mins, then stir into ganache.
6. Frost cooled cake with ganache, add chocolate drip on edges, and top with strawberries.

13. Lemon Raspberry Cake

Light, zesty lemon cake paired with bursts of juicy raspberries creates a refreshing and fruity dessert. Topped with tangy lemon frosting, it’s a vibrant way to brighten up Mother’s Day.

Preparation time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings: 8-10

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 2½ cups cake flour
• 2½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup butter (softened)
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1½ cups fresh raspberries

For the frosting:

• 1 cup butter
• 3–4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest

How to Make

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour cake pans.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar. Add eggs one by one, then lemon zest and vanilla.
4. Alternate adding flour mix and buttermilk. Gently fold in raspberries.
5. Bake for 30–35 mins. Let cool.
6. For frosting, beat butter, then add powdered sugar and lemon juice/zest.
7. Frost the cake and decorate with extra raspberries and lemon slices

14. Rose-Flavored Almond Cake

This fragrant and elegant cake is a perfect treat for mom. The subtle floral notes of rose water combined with the nutty flavor of almonds create a unique and delightful experience. Decorate with edible rose petals for a stunning presentation.

Preparation time: 1 hour

Servings: 8

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 1½ cups almond flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup sugar
• ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 3 eggs
• 2 tbsp rose water
• ½ cup milk

For the glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp rose water
• Edible rose petals (for garnish)

How to Make

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Mix almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in rose water.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients and milk. Mix until smooth.
5. Pour batter into pan and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
6. For glaze, whisk sugar, milk, and rose water. Drizzle over cooled cake and top with rose petals.

15. Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake

A fresh and fruity favorite, this light and fluffy cake is filled with whipped cream and juicy strawberries. It’s a classic spring dessert that makes a charming centerpiece for any Mother’s Day cake table.

Preparation time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings: 10

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1¾ cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk

For the filling:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

How to Make

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round pans.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
4. Alternate adding flour and milk, mixing until smooth.
5. Bake for 30–35 minutes. Let cool.
6. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
7. Layer the cake with whipped cream and sliced strawberries. Top with more cream and berries.

Mom can scold us sometimes but there is no one who loves us more than our mom. To make her feel loved and special should be our topmost priority. With these little easy Mother’s day cake ideas, she will definitely be happy for your effort and your love. When mom is happy, everything around seems happy.

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