40 Mother's Day Desserts That Are So Easy to Make

Give Mom the gift of delicious homemade treats, cupcakes, and cookies on May 8.

mothers day desserts
RYAN DAUSCH

There are so many great ways to celebrate your favorite lady on Mother's Day. For instance, you can make her breakfast in bed, make a DIY gift for her, or send her a Mother's Day card with a thoughtful message. But if she has a major sweet tooth, then the best way to celebrate your mama on May 8 this year is probably by baking her a delicious dessert. From Mother's Day cakes and cookies to pies and pastries, Mother's Day desserts run the gamut, and we've rounded up some of the best ones to help you get started.

If you're not terribly skilled in the kitchen, then you can stick with baked goods that are easy, like cute cupcakes, healthy cookies, and no-bake tarts. And if you are a skilled baker, then you can show off your skills with homemade cheesecakes, pies, or beignets, among other treats. These desserts may not be as sweet as she is, but we sure do think a homemade treat is the perfect end to her Mother's Day dinner or brunch (made by you, of course!). There's no better gift than enjoying baked goods made with love, and these recipes are sure to give you the inspiration you need this Mother's Day.

mothers day desserts  giant sugar cookie bouquet
DANIELLE OCCHIOGROSSO DALY
1 of 40
Giant Sugar Cookie Bouquet

We bet Mom would prefer receiving this giant flower-print cookie to an actual bouquet on Mother's Day.

Get the Giant Sugar Cookie Bouquet recipe.

mothers day desserts choco berry surprise cake
MAJA SMEND
2 of 40
Choco-Berry Surprise Cake

What could be a sweeter gift to give to your mother than a pretty pink cake doused in chocolate sauce and topped with red strawberries?

Get the Choco-Berry Surprise Cake recipe.

mothers day desserts  banoffee ice cream pie
Mike Garten
3 of 40
Banoffee Ice Cream Pie

If your mom loves pie, then she won't be able to resist this no-bake treat, which is piled high with chocolate, hazelnuts, and graham crackers.

Get the Banoffee Ice Cream Pie recipe.

mothers day desserts  vanilla panna cotta with roasted rhubarb
Gabriel Rodriguez
4 of 40
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Roasted Rhubarb

For moms who prefer to keep things light, you should opt for this panna cotta topped with warm roasted rhubarb for dessert.

Get the Vanilla Panna Cotta with Roasted Rhubarb recipe.

mothers day desserts chocolate speckled angel cake
MARY ELLEN BARTLEY
5 of 40
Chocolate-Speckled Angel Cake

Angel food cake is typically associated with fruity toppings, but combining it with chocolate is a game changer, and it's a perfect choice for your favorite lady.

Get the Chocolate-Speckled Angel Cake recipe.

mothers day desserts  lemon curd cookies
Mike Garten
6 of 40
Lemon Curd Cookies

With lemon curd and buttercream frosting spread between freshly baked sugar cookies, these treats are the perfect amount of sweet.

Get the Lemon Curd Cookies recipe.

mothers day desserts strawberry tart
Con Poulos
7 of 40
Strawberry Tart

This stunning fruit-filled tart is the epitome of springtime, and it's light enough that your mom will want a second slice... or perhaps a third.

Get the Strawberry Tart recipe.

mothers day desserts  mini lemon blueberry bundt cakes
Chris Court
8 of 40
Mini Lemon-Blueberry Bundt Cakes

Packed with fresh blueberries and grated lemon zest, these mini desserts are perfect for Mother's Day.

Get the Mini Lemon-Blueberry Bundt Cakes recipe.

mothers day desserts compost cookie icebox cake
Con Poulos
9 of 40
Compost Cookie Icebox Cake

Got a cookie lover on your hands? Then you need to put together this super-easy no-bake cookie cake for Mom.

Get the Compost Cookie Icebox Cake recipe.

mothers day desserts  chocolate stuffed meringues
Con Poulos
10 of 40
Chocolate-Stuffed Meringues

Flex your baking skills by whipping up a batch of these impressive-looking crispy meringue shells, which are filled with rich chocolate ganache.

Get the Chocolate-Stuffed Meringues recipe.

mothers day desserts  semifreddo with honeyed peaches
Con Poulos
11 of 40
Semifreddo with Honeyed Peaches

This gluten-free dessert requires zero baking and takes less than 30 minutes to make from start to finish, so you can even put it together at the last minute.

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mothers day desserts dutch babies
Mike Garten
12 of 40
Dutch Babies

Top these fluffy pancakes with fresh fruit for the perfect Mother's Day brunch dessert.

Get the Dutch Babies recipe.

mothers day desserts  rainbow wafflewiches
Brian Woodcock
13 of 40
Rainbow Waffle-wiches

For the Mom who's a kid at heart, show her you care by whipping up a batch of ice cream sandwiches made with waffles and heaps of rainbow sprinkles.

Get the Rainbow Waffle-wiches recipe.

mothers day desserts flower cupcakes
Mike Garten
14 of 40
Flower Cupcakes

You can never go wrong with a classic cupcake, and these easy-to-make frosted treats make the perfect centerpiece.

Get the Flower Cupcakes recipe.

mothers day desserts frozen raspberry meringue pie
CON POULOS
15 of 40
Frozen Raspberry Meringue Pie

Experiment with the fruity flavors of spring with this raspberry meringue pie, which is a delicious take on the traditional ice cream cake.

Get the Frozen Raspberry Meringue Pie recipe.

mothers day desserts cherry caramel ice cream puffs
Mike Garten
16 of 40
Cherry-Caramel Ice Cream Puffs

Filled with cherry chip or chocolate chip ice cream, these light-as-air salted treats will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Get the Cherry-Caramel Ice Cream Puffs recipe.

mothers day desserts churros with chocolate caramel sauce
MIKE GARTEN
17 of 40
Churros with Chocolate-Caramel Sauce

These homemade mini churros pair perfectly with dark chocolate sauce and some espresso.

Get the Churros with Chocolate-Caramel Sauce recipe.

mothers day desserts strawberry and snickers sticks
MIKE GARTEN
18 of 40
Strawberry and Snickers Sticks

These fruit-and-candy skewers are so easy that kids can make 'em for mom themselves! Simply place cut up Snickers and strawberries on a skewer, drizzle them with caramel, and you are done.

Get the Strawberry and Snickers Sticks recipe.

mothers day desserts toffee banofi sundae
DAVE LAURIDSEN
19 of 40
Toffee Banofi Sundae

This classic English dessert transforms into a fun sundae for Mother's Day in just 20 minutes.

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mothers day desserts  lemon butterfly cupcakes
ROMULO YANES
20 of 40
Lemon Butterfly Cupcakes

The lemon flavor on these cupcakes is perfect for springtime, and you can buy pre-made white chocolate candy wings if you want to cut the prep time in half.

Get the Lemon Butterfly Cupcakes recipe.

mothers day desserts cinnamon rolls
DANA GALLAGHER
21 of 40
Cinnamon Rolls

Who says cinnamon rolls have to strictly be a breakfast treat? These rolls are a great brunch dessert but are just as delicious after your Mother's Day dinner.

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mothers day desserts  peanut butter cake
STEVE GIRALT
22 of 40
Peanut Butter Cake

If your mom has never met a peanut butter dessert that she doesn't like, then this cake is calling her name.

Get the Peanut Butter Cake recipe.

mothers day desserts salted caramel pecan and chocolate pie
STEVE GIRALT
23 of 40
Salted Caramel Pecan and Chocolate Pie

For the mom with a sweet tooth, this salted caramel pecan and chocolate pie really takes the cake.

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mothers day desserts chewy chocolate cookies
KAT TEUTSCH
24 of 40
Chewy Chocolate Cookies

These decadent chocolate cookies are sure to disappear in minutes (and luckily, cleanup will only take you a few minutes as well).

Get the Chewy Chocolate Cookies recipe.

mothers day desserts  salted chocolate chip cookie bars
Ashley Rodriguez
25 of 40
Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

These sea salt-flaked chocolate chip cookie bars are the perfect balance of salty and sweet.

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mothers day desserts no bake cheesecake pie
CON POULOS
26 of 40
No-Bake Cheesecake Pie

A no-bake cheesecake topped with fresh fruit is the perfect treat for spring.

Get the No-Bake Cheesecake Pie recipe.

mothers day desserts hummingbird cupcakes
DANIELLE OCCHIOGROSSO DALY
27 of 40
Hummingbird Cupcakes

Skip the simple vanilla and chocolate cupcakes on Mother's Day and go for something tropical with these banana, pineapple, and blueberry delights.

Get the Hummingbird Cupcakes recipe.

mothers day desserts  grasshopper bars
Mike Garten
28 of 40
Grasshopper Bars

These delicious mint-chocolate bars are an oldie-but-goodie that will be the hit of your Mother's Day brunch.

Get the Grasshopper Bars recipe.

mothers day desserts  maple, bacon, and pecan sticky buns
Lisa Hubbard
29 of 40
Maple, Bacon, and Pecan Sticky Buns

If Mom loves sweet and salty, then she'll love these sticky buns for breakfast (or a post-dinner treat).

Get the Maple, Bacon, and Pecan Sticky Buns recipe.

mothers day desserts  chocolate meringue layer cake
DANIELLE OCCHIOGROSSO DALY
30 of 40
Chocolate Meringue Layer Cake

The fresh raspberries on top balance out the decadent layers of this chocolate meringue cake, complete with rich mousse filling.

Get the Chocolate Meringue Layer Cake recipe.

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