A unique cake can make any day better, and it’s sure to add even more cheer on a special holiday. And there are few people more deserving of a delicious dessert than mothers. They work so hard to bring their children joy, and to pass on all the lessons they’ve learned in their own lives. So this year, consider telling Mom how much she means to you with a tasty (and, dare we say, Pinterest-worthy) Mother’s Day cake.

Every mom will appreciate one of these scrumptious cake designs, whether it’s a chocolate meringue layer cake, a delicious raspberry pink velvet cake, or some special cupcakes. One of them could even make the perfect dramatic finale to your family’s Mother’s Day brunch or Mother’s Day dinner. Looking for more sweets that will make Mom happy? Check out these Mother’s Day dessert ideas.



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Chocolate Chip Triple-Decker Ice Cream Cake



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Chocolate Meringue Layer Cake



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Rhubarb and Almond Upside-Down Cake



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Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes



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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Strawberries



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Mini Lemon-Blueberry Bundt Cakes



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Baked Alaska

For something different for Mom, try this famous ice cream cake. It has a ladyfinger cookie base and a toasted meringue topping.

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Hummingbird Cupcakes

For a tropical dessert, try this cupcake recipe, which combines the flavors of pineapples and bananas and is decorated with pineapple and blueberry”flowers.”

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Strawberry Rhubarb Layer Cake



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Mix and Match Mini Cheesecakes



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Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake



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Froot Loops Cake

Does Mom love cereal? Then surprise her on Mother’s Day with cake for breakfast!

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Carrot Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

If you’re not fully confident in your baking skills, try an easy sheet pan cake — this one is especially great if you prefer to make it ahead of time.

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Raspberry Pink Velvet Cake

Covered in a pretty-in-pink raspberry cream cheese frosting, this fluffy pink velvet cake is also topped with edible flowers and sweet meringues.

Get the recipe at Country Living.



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Andes Chocolate Cake

If you’re a fan of the classic Andes mints you’ll love this minty chocolatey cake.

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Best Carrot Cake

If your mother is a classic carrot cake kind of woman, this will be the dessert of her dreams.

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Peach Dump Cake

This warm, crumbly dessert tastes like summer in a bowl. Your mom will love the fresh fruity taste.

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Salted Caramel Pound Cake

Take a simple pound cake to the next level with this salted caramel sauce. Is your mouth watering just thinking about it?

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Vanilla Bundt Cake

This simple vanilla bundt cake is perfect for any occasion, and your mother will probably ask for the recipe after she’s devoured her slice. Dress it up with a berry compote or some chocolate details.

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Red Velvet Cake

Red velvet is a classic flavor, not to mention a pretty looking cake! And this cream cheese frosting is to die for.

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