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35+ Best Mother's Day Cakes That Any Mother Would Be Proud to Have

Show mama you love her with a homemade cake.

Hector Sanchez

While there are tons of Mother's Day gifts to choose from every year, there's one present that will always make mom smile: a gorgeous homemade Mother's Day cake. Whether you're a seasoned baker with a hand-me-down set of mom's own baking pans, or you haven't really baked anything that wasn't out of a box, we've got you covered with a variety of beautiful, tasty recipes that are sure to make mom proud.

And no matter the size of the celebration, Mother's Day practically begs for a sweet treat. So we've put together our favorites, from buttoned down bundt cakes and relaxed quick-bread loaves perfect for a simple Mother's Day brunch, to gussied-up multi-layered concoctions covered in beautiful decorations guaranteed to be an after-dinner showstopper. Whatever your needs, there are cakes for any type of celebration.

Any woman who played a role in shaping you into the adult you are today deserves recognition this Mother's Day, which is where a thoughtful treat can come in handy. Some of these cakes can be served with other Mother's Day desserts to wrap up in a dessert tray as a tasty gift. Plus, who says a slice can't find its way onto the spread of morning treats in your breakfast in bed surprise? Whether you're looking for a simple bake or one that will test your baking prowess, this list of Mother's Day cakes is just what you need.

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Vanilla Buttercream Cupcakes

If you ask us, the best bouquets are made of buttercream. Dazzle Mom by adding real tulip stems and leaves to make an edible bouquet.

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Speckled Malted Coconut Cake

Enrobed in light blue speckled frosting, this spring cake looks just like a robin's egg. Add a Phyllo nest and malted milk egg candies on top, and it's almost too pretty to eat. (We said almost.)

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SHOP CAKE DECORATING KITS

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Lemon-Rosemary Tea Bread

If this year's Mother's Day celebration is tending more toward a small gathering, then you can create something elegant without going big. This simple sweet cake is delicious with a dollop of whipped cream, and pairs well with a strong cup of tea.

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SHOP LOAF PANS

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Dolly's Donut Coconut Bundt Cake

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Meyer Lemon-Blueberry Cake

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Spring Daisy Lemon Layer Cake

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Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Drizzle

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Pistachio-Orange Cake

This bundt cake is great whether you're serving it with after-dinner coffee or as part of a fabulous Mother's Day brunch.

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SHOP BUNDT PANS

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Froot Loops Bundt Cake

You've heard of breakfast for dinner, but what about breakfast for dessert? A Froot Loops bundt cake will have Mom feeling like a kid again, and you have an excuse to serve it at any time of the day.

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SHOP BUNDT PANS

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No Bake Cheesecake with Berry Toppings

A classic cheesecake is good, but a cheesecake topped with strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries is better. This cake makes for an stunning centerpiece and Mom will also get to choose her favorite fruit flavor.

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SHOP EDIBLE FLOWERS

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Raspberry Pink Velvet Cake

Mom will be amazed by this glorious red velvet cake, which is covered in raspberry cream cheese and topped off with meringue kisses, edible flowers, and raspberries.

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SHOP STAND MIXERS

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Almond and Poppy Seed Loaf Cake

Mom will love this almond and poppy seed cake made in a classic loaf pan. The almond glaze drizzled on top makes it even more special!

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SHOP MIXING BOWLS

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Pistachio-Lemon Bundt Cake

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Strawberry Limeade Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

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Lemon Cake

With a lemon curd filling (raspberry jam or frosting works as well), this moist, fluffy cake is fairly simple and makes an elegant addition to your Mother's Day table.

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SHOP STAND MIXERS

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Raspberry Champagne Cake

Three champagne cakes are sandwiched with a vibrant raspberry-champagne buttercream in this gorgeous, fruity cake.

Get the recipe at The Cake Blog.

SHOP ICING SPATULAS

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Strawberries and Cream Angel Food Cake

Mom will love the lightness of the angel food cake—not to mention the creamy strawberry topping.

Get the recipe at Lil' Luna.

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Pink Champagne Cake

This Champagne-infused cake topped with vanilla buttercream frosting is best served with a glass of bubbly, of course!

Get the recipe at Liv for Cake.

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Vanilla Lavender Cake

Is Mom not a fan of frosting? No problem! A lavender vanilla "naked" cake has plenty of flavor without being overloaded with icing. This recipe takes a classic vanilla cake and gives it a boost with just a hint of lavender.

Get the recipe at The Recipe Wench.

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Pink Velvet Swiss Roll

The classic Little Debbie treat just got an upgrade. Blogger Melanie writes that this cake only takes a total of 30 minutes to make but is sure to impress.

Get the recipe at Garnish & Glaze.

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Raspberry and Rose Bundt Cake

Drizzle pink glaze icing and dried raspberries across the top of this delicious bundt cake, which is filled with raspberries and a hint of rose.

Get the recipe at How To Cook Good Food.

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Flan Cake

Turn this classic custardy dessert into a cake; bake in caramelized sugar to get a dark brown sweet crust.

Get the recipe at Rose Bakes.

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Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake

No knife is needed to cut this cake: Just pull apart and enjoy that sweet orange and cranberry aroma.

Get the recipe at Chin Deep.

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Chai Banana Cake

Why waste old bananas when you can turn them into this cake?

Get the recipe at Spoon Fork Bacon.

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Lemon Coconut Cake

If Mom loves lemon and coconut, then this is the cake she needs to eat for her special day.

Get the recipe at Sally's Baking Addiction.

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Almond Honey Cake

Topped with sliced almonds and strawberries, the subtle nutty flavor in this cake comes from ground almond flour in the batter.

Get the recipe at Half Baked Harvest.

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Blood Orange Yogurt Cake

Blood oranges make this cake a bold and refreshing choice for Mother's Day.

Get the recipe at Tide and Thyme.

Erin Cavoto Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.

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