13 Mother’s Day Cake Recipes She’ll Love

Treat the special moms in your life to something sweet this Mother’s Day with these 13 delicious cake recipes. From elegant bundt cakes to classic pound cakes and layered creations, there’s a dessert here to make her day extra memorable. Whether she loves rich chocolate, fruity flavors, or simple vanilla, these recipes are sure to impress and show your love in the sweetest way possible!

Floral Cake Recipe

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With delicate edible flowers placed carefully on a light and fluffy layer cake, this recipe is as much a treat for the eyes as it is for the taste buds. The floral notes add a whimsical touch that’s perfect for spring!
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Chocolate Fudge Cake

A three layer chocolate cake on a white platter. — Chocolate Fudge Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Rich, dense, and loaded with melt-in-your-mouth chocolate goodness, this fudge cake is every chocolate lover’s dream. One slice is never enough!
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Mini Hummingbird Cakes

Three mini hummingbird cake on a white plate. — Mini Hummingbird Cakes. Photo credit: Bake What You Love.

Packed with bananas, pineapples, and a hint of cinnamon, these miniature bundt cakes are a sweet Southern tradition. Mom will love their cute size and tropical flavor!
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Fresh Strawberry Cake Recipe

This cake is all about celebrating spring’s favorite fruit! Made with real strawberries folded into every layer, you’ll love how fresh and fruity this dessert tastes.
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Carrot Cake

Spiced to perfection and topped with creamy frosting, carrot cake never goes out of style. Add a sprinkle of nuts for some extra texture, and you’ve got a winner!
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Moist Yellow Cake Recipe

Simple, moist, and buttery, this yellow cake is the epitome of comfort baked into every bite. Add chocolate frosting on top for a nostalgic twist!
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Blueberry Swirl Pound Cake

Bursting with juicy blueberries and ribbons of sweet swirl, this pound cake feels like a hug in dessert form. Pair it with a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate springtime dessert.
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Lemon Blackberry Pound Cake

Bright and zesty, this lemon pound cake gets a fruity upgrade with juicy blackberries folded into the batter. The tangy glaze on top is the perfect finishing touch.
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Marble Bundt Cake

A bundt cake on a plate with a slice taken out. — Marble Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

This gorgeous bundt cake combines chocolate and vanilla swirls for a two-toned treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. And that drizzle of glaze? Perfection.
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Chocolate Cake

Soft, fluffy, and bursting with chocolate flavor, this classic chocolate cake is an all-time favorite. Pair it with a glossy ganache for an extra indulgent treat.
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Vanilla Cake

A slice of pink cake on a plate next to a glass of milk. — Vanilla Cake. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

You can’t go wrong with a simple yet elegant vanilla cake. Light, fluffy, and subtly sweet, it’s the ultimate blank canvas for all your favorite toppings.
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Lava Cake

A chocolate cake with a bite taken out of it. — Lava Cake. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

Take Mother’s Day to the next level with this ooey-gooey dessert. Crack open the rich outer layer, and you’ll get a luxurious flow of warm, molten chocolate in every bite.
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Red Velvet Cake

Classic and timeless, red velvet cake is a crowd favorite for good reason. Its rich cocoa base and tangy cream cheese frosting make for an irresistible combination.
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