36 Mother's Day Cakes To Bake For Mom

Ever wished you could have a Snickers Bar... in cheesecake form? Well, today's your day! This outrageous cheesecake has a creamy milk chocolate center and is topped with plenty of caramel and roasted salted peanuts. Oh, and Snickers, obviously. Your mom's going to flip.

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We'd eat this coffee cake every morning if we could. It's soft and light with the perfect amount of cake to crumble ratio, and the blueberry swirl within adds a pop of freshness that your mom will love.

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Straight from the author's mom's recipe book, this recipe combines a fudgy chocolate sheet cake with cheesecake polka dots and crunchy chocolate chips for texture. Obtained at a party well before her time, her mom said she tried it and just had to have the recipe (so you know it's good!).

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Having this cake in your recipe arsenal will have you ready for anything Mother's Day throws at you: You can cube it a trifle, crumble it over ice cream, or—our favorite—stack it with whipped cream and berries. The best part? You can have this entire cake ready in just about an hour.

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Hoping to make some homemade edible gifts that are sure to impress? Make petit fours. Featuring confetti cake layered with raspberry jam and buttercream and covered in a shiny white glaze, these stunning mini cakes will delight anyone who receives them.

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Have you ever wondered what a gooey chocolate brownie paired with cheesecake would taste like? Look no further! This chocolate cheesecake is rich, silky smooth, moist, and almost fudge-like—everything your mom could want in a chocolate dessert.

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This is a sweet chocolate cake that is filled and frosted with rich, sticky coconut and a pecan filling. It's not super chocolatey on its own, so we couldn't resist adding chocolate ganache to go in between the layers. Not only does it add decadence, but it helps keep the layers from falling apart!

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Bigger is better, especially when we're talking cookies. The key to baking a cookie cake is pressing the dough into a round cake pan, rather than freehand it on a baking sheet, which ensures that it'll bake evenly. Get kids involved in decorating this for mom, she'll love it.

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This creamy, decadent cheesecake is swirled with a raspberry sauce to create a show-stopping dessert for your mom. Our favorite part? Rather than a standard graham cracker crust, this cheesecake base is made from super buttery shortbread.

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If your mom just can't get enough of her favorite banana pudding, turn it into a sliceable cake perfect for celebrating. Instant banana pudding mix can be hard to come by, so we used vanilla instead. Since there are tons of bananas in the cake, it really doesn't matter, but feel free to sub for banana if you can find it!

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This lemon cake may look old-school and humble, but it's truly next-level. The bright flavor is bold enough to wake you up, and the lemony cream cheese frosting is so good you'll want to eat it by the spoonful.

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Dairy Queen’s classic ice cream cake is king in the realm of frozen desserts, but our copycat recipe is coming for the crown. Starring that signature ribbon of fudge and chocolate cookie crunchies sandwiched between vanilla and chocolate ice cream, this homemade version of this iconic treat is equally easy to make and delicious to eat.

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Rhubarb is strikingly beautiful, and this cake shows it off well. The stalks bake right into the cake, becoming soft and jammy, and are surrounded by a crunchy sugary crust. It’s quick and simple–more like a snacking cake–meaning you and your mom can nibble on it all Sunday long.

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Whether you think of it as the ideal vehicle for cream cheese frosting (we feel you!) or are in it for its moist, spiced flavor that makes it a standout against standards like vanilla and chocolate, having a quality carrot cake recipe is a must for spring—this is the one.

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This simple lemon cream cake was a beloved favorite at Olive Garden, until they discontinued it! Don't worry, though—our copycat recipe featuring a vanilla cake with just a hint of lemon, a tart lemon cream filling, and a crunchy vanilla crumble means you can make it for your mom any time she likes.

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Moms LOVE cheesecake, and this is our favorite way to top one. This jammy topping looks impressive, but comes together easily with strawberry preserves and lemon juice. Bonus: the topping means you don't have to worry if the top cracks at all. 😎

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Is your mom obsessed with a creamy, light slice of tiramisu? She'll love it even more in celebratory cake form, with light layers of vanilla sponge stepping in for lady fingers.

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Does your mom love chocolate chip cookies? Of course she does! This cheesecake takes their flavor OTT, in the best way possible.

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Calling all chocolate dessert-lovers—this fudgy Bundt cake is really something special. We’re partial to covering it in a rich ganache and serving it after a nice Mother's Day dinner, but keep it plain and it can be the perfect indulgent brunch or midday pick-me-up too.

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We love a good upside-down cake, and this our favorite one yet. The blueberries get super-juicy as they bake—it's the perfect representation of spring. Pro tip: flip this cake while it is still warm to guarantee it comes out easily.

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