14 Mother’s Day Cakes to Impress your Mom

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Celebrate all the moms in your life with these delicious Mother’s Day Cakes that are going to be a guaranteed success. They taste as good as they look, are easy to put together, and mean so much more than buying a ready-made cake from a store. From chocolate, to vanilla, to fruit-based cakes, and so much more, you will have a tough task choosing what to bake first – but fear not, you can always come back to them for another occasion later on in the year.

Rhubarb Upside Down Cake

A slice of upside-down rhubarb cake sits on a white plate, topped with caramelized rhubarb and featuring a moist yellow cake base.
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Impress your mom this Mother’s Day with a fantastic Rhubarb Upside Down Cake. I has a rich, moist and buttery sponge and a caramelised rhubarb topping that is sweet and tangy, but so refreshing.

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Lemon Drizzle Cake

A slice of lemon drizzle cake on a plate.
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A classic dessert that never fails to impress, this Lemon Drizzle Cake has it all! It’s moist, light and tangy, just perfect for every celebration. Mom will certainly be impressed!

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Blueberry Buttermilk Cake

3 slices of blueberry cake on a white plate.
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This Blueberry Buttermilk Cake is the best example why homemade cakes are just the best! It’s moist and rich, and bursting with blueberries, but it’s also very easy to make with only a few ingredients.

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Irish Tea Cake

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Put the kettle on, this Irish Tea Cake is begging for a nice cup of tea to go with. Or just a cup of gourmet coffee. It’s a scrumptious vanilla sponge cake that is buttery, but light and fluffy, and dusted with icing sugar for a sweet touch.

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Strawberry Poke Cake

A Bundt cake glazed and topped with sliced strawberries, surrounded by bowls of whole strawberries on a white surface with a patterned cloth.
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Strawberry Poke Cake made with fresh strawberry puree in its middle, a wonderfully delicious cake that will go down a treat this Valentine’s Day!

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Flourless Almond Cake

A slice of almond cake on a plate.
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This is a cake you never feel guilty about having one too many slices! My Flourless Almond Cake is made with only 5 ingredients, has reduced-sugar added, but it’s as delicious as can be.

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No-Oven Banana Upside Down Cake

A slice of banana upside down cake on a plate.
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No-Oven, No-Bake Banana Upside Down Cake made in a frying on the stove top! It’s a super easy and utterly delicious cake made with just a handful of ingredients.

GET THE RECIPE: Banana Upside Down Cake

Apple Cake

An apple cake on a white plate with an apple on the side.
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A super Easy Apple Cake made with fresh apples and a light vanilla sponge, a fantastic dessert that is simple, but packed with beautiful flavours. A cake that Mon will definitely enjoy!

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Coffee and Walnut Cake

A coffee and walnut cake on a plate.
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Coffee and Walnut Cake, a rich and decadent dessert with a silky coffee frosting, and a moist, crunchy coffee sponge that screams perfection. One of my favourite desserts that makes an excellent choice for Mother’s Day.

THE RECIPE: Coffee and Walnut Cake

Vanilla Buttercream Cake

A slice of vanilla buttercream cake.
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This Vanilla Buttercream Cake is what sweet dreams are made of! The cake is topped with strawberries and blueberries, the sponge is moist and light, and the vanilla buttercream frosting is rich and smooth.

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Madeira Cake

A single slice of golden-brown sponge cake sits on a white plate with a green edge.
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A classic cake recipe for any afternoon party or family celebration, this Madeira Cake has to be on the to-bake menu for Mother’s Day! It’s a light and fluffy sponge made with simple ingredients, and the lemon touch makes the cake flavourful and fresh.

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Strawberry Cake Roll

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Make the most of the strawberry season with this delicate Strawberry Cake Roll! The vanilla sponge is moist and light, and the strawberry cream filling has the perfect amount of sweetness. A delightful dessert for Mother’s Day!

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Chocolate Cake with Nutella Filling

A slice of chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and a swirl of whipped cream on top, served on a white plate with a fork holding a bite-sized piece.
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Chocolate Cake with Nutella Filling, chocolate glaze and whipped cream, THE only chocolate cake recipe you will ever need! This traybake chocolate cake is rich, indulgent, utterly delicious, and so easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.

GET THE RECIPE: Chocolate Cake with Nutella Filling

Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake

A layered cake with white frosting, topped with chopped pecans and dried pineapple slices; a slice is being taken out.
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You really can’t beat a classic cake recipe! This Hummingbird Cake is an old-fashioned Southern cake that is perfect for Mother’s Day – moms will no doublt be impressed with it!

GET THE RECIPE: Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake

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