Reflect on sweet moments with Mom while enjoying a sweet treat on Mother’s Day. We’re sharing 30 Mother’s Day dessert recipes that no matter what your skill level is you can make. From chocolate treats to fruit-desserts sweets and nutty goodies, these scrumptious sweets are guaranteed to make Mom smile.
Nine Layered Pineapple Cake
“This layered pineapple cake recipe has been passed down from generation to generation. It is guaranteed to be worth the time and love you put into it.” – Pamela
Double Chocolate Coca Cola Cake
“I saw this Double Chocolate Coca Cola Cake recipe from an old friend. Her mother used to make this cake when we were kids, and I remember way back then when she brought it over for us to try. It was so good and brought back happy memories.” – Valeree
Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Pie
“I won my very first pie baking contest with this pie…1st place and best in show. used Nutter Butter cookies for the crust because you can never have enough peanut butter as far as I’m concerned.” – Heather M.
Lemon Cake With Chantilly Cream
“This recipe has had a soft spot in my heart since I was a little girl. The cake portion can easily be turned into a loaf of lemon bread. And no matter how you slice this, it is just the right amount of lemon flavor without being overly tart or sweet.” – Shay
Milk & Sugar Pie
“This recipe is at least 65 years old, according to my mom. She remembers her mom making it when she was a little girl, and she is now 74 years old. Mom said it was an economical pie and very rich so it would serve a large family. It is scrumptious.” – Gloria
Brownie Cheesecake
“When thinking of this brownie cheesecake, all I can say is MMMMM!” – Debra
Old Fashioned Multi-Layer Chocolate Cake
“I love making this cake. It seems that young folks, as well as old folks, love this cake. It may not be the most beautiful cake, but it sure is good. This is the kind of cake that our grandmothers and great-grandmothers made.” – Bea
Strawberry Crinkle Cookies
“These four-ingredient strawberry crinkle cookies are sweet, chewy, and perfect for strawberry lovers. Using a cake mix, these are super simple to make.” – Debbie
Cherry Crisp
“Delicious, quick, and easy cherry crisp made with cherry pie filling and pantry ingredients.” – Lisa
Chocolate Eclair Cake
“This chocolate eclair cake is super easy!” – Penny
Sharon’s Blue Ribbon Lemon Meringue Pie
“This is an old family recipe. It is delicious and, I believe, the best lemon pie recipe you’ll ever taste. Every time someone new tries it, they are hooked and try to figure out what makes it taste delish. The secret is in the filling.” – Sharon
Flourless Chocolate Torte
“The men in my life (husband, sons, and grandsons) love this flourless chocolate torte.” – Connie
Lemon Almond Cake
“A light, moist, and tender lemon almond cake!” – Kevin
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Squares
“These cheesecake bars are a big hit with everyone who tastes them.” – Jennifer
Strawberry Martini Shortcake
“It’s time for strawberries! This light and yummy twist on strawberry shortcake is yummy for the end of a nice dinner for 2 or a dinner party for 6.” – Barbara
Chocolate Mousse Cake
“My mother used to make this cake for my birthday and other special occasions. A small piece goes a long way, but boy is it yummy!” – Carol
Homemade Angel Food Cake
“This is an old angel food cake recipe that has been handed down. It’s good sliced with sweetened fruit, topped with fresh whipped cream, and a dusting of powdered sugar.” – Straws
My Mom’s Butter Cake With Fudgy Frosting
“This cake is bursting with buttery goodness! It’s very moist and good with whatever icing you want to put with it. The fudgy frosting happens to be my favorite!” – Jill
Mother-In-Laws Favorite Bread Pudding
“Today is Mother’s Day, and I thought of something my mother-in-law craves – this bread pudding. She begs for it all the time, so this is something special for her.” – Phyllis
Italian Liqueur Cake
“This is not the easiest or the quickest cake to make. The end result, however, is simply wonderful. Over the years I have gotten many RAVE reviews. I do not make it often…but when I do I am always glad I did.” – Patti
Mennonite Funny Cake
“This funny cake is a cake/pie combination. The chocolate layer will sink to the bottom giving the cake a gooey layer. A Mennonite favorite!” – Mikekey
Nana’s Melt In Your Mouth Blueberry Cake
“This recipe was handed down by my grandmother, and it is the absolute best blueberry cake ever. Nice and light. Watch out though. It disappears faster than the time it takes to make it!” – Nancy
Mama’s Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
“With 6 kids and a busy household to run, this was one of my Mama’s signature desserts and one of our family’s favorites. There are other versions that use a white or yellow cake mix, but it wouldn’t be the same for me without the pineapple cake inside.” – Melissa
Caramel Chocolate Layered Fudge
“This is a to-die-for dessert. Try eating just one; it won’t happen.” – Debbie
Lemon Chiffon Cake
“This is a very light, but rich cake. It’s very versatile as you do not have to use lemon if you do not wish. Pretty much any citrus fruit will yield a yummy cake.” – Tessa
Chantilly Cake
“All I can say is that this cake is good. I have been making Chantilly cake for many years. It’s a well-known cake in the Hawaii bakeries.” – Shirley
Chocolate Lava Cake
“My family loves it. It is so easy and simple to make it. They were so good and sweet and rich.” – Lisa
Strawberry Crunch Cake
“This recipe is a twist on an old classic favorite, Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream bars. After researching several variations of this recipe, taking the best parts of each one, and combining them … a perfect take on a childhood favorite ice cream bar was created.” – Roni
Boston Cream Pie
“My friend and neighbor Jane Mc Williams made this for my birthday because I said it was one of my favorites. It was absolutely delicious!” – Carol
Balsamic Strawberries w/ Honey Vanilla Ricotta
“This is a fast, light, and easy dessert that is great for entertaining.” – Thomas