15 Delicious Desserts to Make for Mom This Mother’s Day

Credit: Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek.
Credit: Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek.

Mom’s deserve the best, which is why we put together this list of delicious desserts that are perfect for celebrating them. Our gorgeous Strawberry Tiramisu is a tasty no-bake option that you can make ahead of time, and our Magic Lemon Cake is a sweet and citrusy bite that everyone at the table will love. However you choose to celebrate this Mothers Day, these desserts are a wonderful addition to the occasion.

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Mom’s Italian Pistachio Cake

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Credit: Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Natalie Ghazali.

This Italian Pistachio Cake is an easy dessert that layers rich chocolate cake with a creamy pistachio-vanilla pudding combo, crushed pineapple and a layer of whipped topping. The pistachio pudding adds flavor and a pale green hue. Chilling the cake allows the layers to meld into a cool, sliceable make-ahead dessert perfect for potlucks or any occasion when you want something easy yet impressive.

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Strawberry Tiramisu

Credit: Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek.
Credit: Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek.

This strawberry tiramisu is a fresh, fruity twist on the classic Italian dessert. Layers of jam-soaked ladyfingers, lightly sweetened mascarpone cream and a simple strawberry compote come together for a creamy, no-bake dessert that’s perfect for spring and summer gatherings.

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Magic Lemon Cake

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Credit: Photographer: Caley Ellenburg, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong

This magic lemon cake lives up to its name, baking into three different layers with a light, custardy center, a tender base and a delicate top. It’s an elegant dessert, inspired by the French dessert gâteau magique, that’s easy to make and perfect for spring gatherings or whenever you want something bright and refreshing.

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Lemon-Blueberry Pudding Cake

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Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen.

In this pudding cake, a tender lemon-flavored cake layer reveals a saucy blueberry compote underneath. This warm and cozy dish is an easy yet impressive dessert for spring or summer gatherings when blueberries are at their peak.

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Brown Sugar-Glazed Apple Cake

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Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong.

This healthier apple cake recipe uses yogurt and a neutral oil instead of butter to keep it moist and tender. Grated apple and warm spices add cozy, spiced flavor throughout. Drizzle with a quick brown sugar glaze for a sweet, simple finish.

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Mom’s Italian Love Cake

Credit: Photos: Jason Donnelly, Food: Sammy Mila, Props: Breanna Ghazali.
Credit: Photos: Jason Donnelly, Food: Sammy Mila, Props: Breanna Ghazali.

Italian Love Cake is a layered dessert that uses simple ingredients, making it easy to whip up anytime. The magic of Italian Love Cake happens in the oven—it separates as it bakes, creating a contrast of flavors and textures. It starts with a rich chocolate devil’s food cake batter on the bottom and a sweet, creamy ricotta cheese layer on top. During baking, the layers flip! Once cooled, it’s finished with a fluffy chocolate pudding and whipped topping frosting.

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Chocolate-Cherry Cheesecake Bars

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Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle.

These ​chocolate-cherry cheesecake bars layer juicy cherries with rich chocolate-infused cream cheese. You can use either fresh or frozen cherries, making these easy to enjoy year-round. The graham cracker crust provides a crunchy contrast to the smooth, tangy filling. These bars are ideal for gatherings, or anytime you need a crowd-pleasing dessert.

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High-Fiber Black Bean Brownies

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Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

These black bean brownies are everything you could possibly want—moist, rich and fudgy with big chocolate flavor. Black beans not only enhance the texture but also give these brownies a nutritional boost! Packed with protein, fiber and essential vitamins, black beans make this dessert satisfying.

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Chocolate-Strawberry Nice Cream

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Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

This dairy- and lactose-free nice cream uses just four simple ingredients to create a tasty dessert. The chocolate-strawberry combination is perfectly balanced with ripe banana for a dessert without added sugars. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt takes the flavor to the next level, but it’s delicious even without it.

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Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood.

This banana cake with cream cheese frosting is a warmly spiced dessert for fall gatherings, afternoon coffee breaks or anytime you have overripe bananas on hand. Mashed ripe bananas keep the cake moist, while ginger, cinnamon and cardamom add a fragrant, cozy depth. The tangy cream cheese frosting perfectly balances the sweetness and spice of the cake.

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Apple-Honey Cake

Credit: Photos: Jason Donnelly, Food: Sammy Mila, Props: Breanna Ghazali
Credit: Photos: Jason Donnelly, Food: Sammy Mila, Props: Breanna Ghazali

This Apple-Honey Cake is a warm, tender dessert that celebrates the flavors of fall. Sweetened with honey and brown sugar and studded with chunks of juicy roasted apple, it’s rich with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom. The cake stays moist thanks to the fruit and honey, and it gets even better as it sits—perfect for baking a day ahead.

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Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake Jars

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Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

These lemon-blueberry cheesecake jars are a high-protein dessert that combines a creamy, tangy filling with a sweet, fruity twist. Made with reduced-fat cream cheese and part-skim ricotta, these jars are packed with protein while maintaining a rich and velvety texture. Fresh blueberries add natural sweetness, but feel free to use frozen berries in their place.

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No-Added-Sugar Cherry Crumble

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Credit: Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

This no-sugar-added cherry crumble baked in ramekins is a great way to highlight the flavor of cherries in this naturally sweet snack. The crumble topping, made from oats and slivered almonds, offers a satisfying crunch. Adding a few tart cherries brings a touch of tang for a less-sweet flavor profile, if you prefer.

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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

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Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser.

These cinnamon roll cookies capture the best parts of a cinnamon roll and a classic sugar cookie rolled into one bite. A tender dough made with a mix of whole-wheat and all-purpose flour gets layered with a buttery brown sugar–cinnamon filling, then rolled, sliced and baked into golden spirals. A simple powdered sugar glaze drizzled on top adds just the right touch of sweetness.

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Sweet Potato Brownie Bites

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Credit: Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.

These sweet potato brownie bites deliver rich chocolate flavor in a perfectly sized package. Dates and sweet potato add natural sweetness and moisture to eliminate the need for any added sugars. Cocoa powder and a hint of espresso powder (if you like) deepen the chocolaty flavor. Baked in a mini muffin pan, they’re easy to portion, quick to cool and just right for snacking.

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