Surprise mom with 35 of the best Mother’s Day Dessert Ideas. These delicious Mother’s Day Desserts are easy to prepare and guaranteed to be a hit.

Surprise mom with 35 of the best Mother's Day Dessert Ideas. These delicious Mother's Day Desserts are easy to prepare and delicious. You will love these simple sweets that include chocolate and chocolate covered strawberries too.  Your Mom will love these desserts this year! #dessertsonadime #mothersdaydesserts #mothersday #chocolate #sweets
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There isn’t any need to buy store bought desserts with these easy recipes. Most of these recipes can be ready in 30 minutes or less. From cake recipes and easy cupcake recipes to no bake desserts and more, Mom is going to love these decadent Mother’s Day Dessert ideas.

Why We Love These

The selection is sure to impress everyone. You will find lots of tasty desserts. Whatever type of dessert your mom loves, these recipes include something for everyone.

Let’s get ready and enjoy these fabulous desserts perfect for Mother’s Day. They are so tasty you will want to make them all year.

Serve them for Mother’s Day Brunch or dinner and show mom you care.

1. Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Everyone loves chocolate covered strawberries. It is super easy to make, and you can use white chocolate or dark chocolate for gift ideas.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Learn how to make Chocolate Covered Strawberries. We have the best tips and tricks with easy step by step instructions to make homemade chocolate covered strawberries.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries

2. Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

The delicious blend of strawberry and chocolate make a fantastic cookie. They are so soft and fluffy without hardly any work. The texture is soft and fluffy.

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
When you bite into these Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies, you will love the decadent chocolate surprise inside. Not only is this recipe super easy but tastes moist and delicious. 
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

3. Chocolate Chip Cookies

The entire family will enjoy a chewy gooey chocolate chip cookie. These come together in minutes and taste amazing.

Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies
We have the absolute Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe, and it is super easy. If you are looking for a soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies recipe, this is the one to try. It is easy to make and bakery style for a delicious treat. 
Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

4. Carrot Cake

The cream cheese frosting in between the layers makes each bite so decadent. This is a gorgeous dessert that tastes great.

Carrot Cake Recipe
Carrot Cake Recipe is sweet and decadent with layers of cream cheese icing. You can add nuts or omit based on your preference. This is the best carrot cake and so easy to make. 
Carrot Cake Recipe

5. Banana Cake

The moist cake and banana flavor combine for a wonderful dessert. The cream cheese icing is perfect with the banana cake.

Easy Moist Banana Cake Recipe
This Easy Moist Banana Cake Recipe takes dessert to a new level. Plus, the cream cheese frosting on top is the best. Grab a hot cup of coffee and enjoy this amazing cake for dessert. 
Easy Moist Banana Cake Recipe

6. Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

You only need 3 ingredients for this luscious Chocolate Cherry Cake. Top it with vanilla ice cream to make this even better. The ice cream will melt into the warm cake to make each bite wonderful. Kids love this!

Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake Recipe
Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake Recipe is the easiest dessert ever and so decadent. Try this 3 ingredient cherry dump cake today for a super easy recipe.
Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake Recipe

7. Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you love Nestle Toll house, this recipe is going to be a hit. No need to stop by the Toll House store when you can make these cookies at home.

Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies
This classic Toll House Chocolate chip cookie recipe does not disappoint. The cookies are soft and each bite is gooey and delicious.
Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies

8. Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Cupcakes are so fun to make, and these are pretty tasty too. Each carrot cake cupcake is moist and delicious, and the cake batter is easy to make. If you are looking for individual servings, this is a great recipe to try.

Carrot Cake Cupcakes
This carrot cake cupcakes recipe from scratch is easy to make and will be a family favorite. These moist carrot cake cupcakes are perfect for any occasion!
Carrot Cake Cupcakes

9. Banana Pudding Poke Cake

This simple poke cake loaded with banana flavor is so easy. The pudding makes it moist and flavorful. Each bite is simply amazing.

Side view of a slice of this banana pudding poke cake on a white plate topped with crushed vanilla wafers and sliced bananas
Banana Pudding Poke Cake
Banana Pudding Poke Cake Recipe has everything you love about banana pudding in a delicious cake. This is the easiest pudding poke cake and so tasty.
Banana Pudding Poke Cake

Turn your favorite cookie into a fantastic cake. Each slice is perfect for dessert on a special occasion. There is so much chocolate in this dessert.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake has everything you love about your favorite cookie in a delicious cake. Each bite is loaded with chocolate chips and so amazing.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe

11. Lemon Poke Cake

There is so much flavor in this lemon curd cake. Since it is a poke cake, it is so easy to make. Lemon fans will love this cake.

Lemon Poke Cake
This Lemon Poke Cake is an easy and delicious lemon dessert that is simple to make. Triple lemon poke cake is perfect for your next party.
Lemon Poke Cake

12. Carrot Cake Truffles

Moist carrot cake makes the best truffles. Each one is covered in white chocolate for a wonderful dessert for Mother’s Day.

Carrot Cake Truffles
Carrot cake truffles are absolutely divine and so easy. These tasty truffles are made with decadent cake and dipped in white almond bark. 
Carrot Cake Truffles

13. Chocolate Cherry Cake

With only 4 ingredients, this cake comes together quickly. The flavor tastes like chocolate ganache without the work. The combination of cherry and chocolate is simply stunning.

Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe
Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe only calls for 4 simple ingredients making it super easy to enjoy dessert anytime a craving strikes.  Sometimes we want dessert but need something simple and this decadent chocolate cake does not disappoint.
Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe

14. Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake

If your mother loves cinnamon rolls, make this easy cake. You can enjoy all the flavors in a delicious cake with cream cheese frosting. It is super tasty.

Cake being served.
Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake
Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake recipe is a yummy cake with Cinnamon and Cream Cheese icing. If you love Cinnamon Rolls, then this cake is a must.
Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake

15. Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Try these individual servings of strawberry shortcake in the form of cupcakes. You can even add graham cracker crumbs on top of the whipped cream. This is a light and pretty dessert with fresh strawberries. You can also add blueberries.

Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
This delicious Strawberry Shortcake Recipe is easy to make, and the best summertime treat. From the sweet biscuits to the strawberry topping and homemade whipped cream, it does not disappoint.
Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

16. Lemon Cake Recipe

There are so many decadent layers in this cake recipe. Each one is loaded with fresh berries and lots of lemon flavor. It will look stunning on the dessert table.

Lemon Cake Recipe
Lemon Cake Recipe is light and fluffy with endless layers. This is the perfect cake for Spring or Summer with all of the lemon flavor and fresh berries.
Lemon Cake Recipe

17. Sopapilla Cheesecake

This dessert starts with crescent rolls for the perfect flaky crust. The filling is the best mixture of cheesecake and more.

Sopapilla Cheesecake
Layers of flaky pastry, creamy cheesecake and a delicious cinnamon mixture make this Sopapilla Cheesecake Recipe the best. Slice into bars and serve this at parties for an easy dessert everyone will enjoy.
Sopapilla Cheesecake

18. Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

This is the absolute best combination of strawberry crunch cake and cheesecake. The layers make each bite fabulous.

Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake is an amazing dessert topped with cream cheese frosting and crumb topping. The layers alternate with strawberry cake and cheesecake for a show stopping dessert.
Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

19. White Chocolate Truffles

Only 4 ingredients and these white chocolate truffles come together fast. They are so rich and creamy.

White Chocolate Truffles
Make these decadent White Chocolate Truffles with just 4 simple ingredients. This treat does not disappoint and tastes delicious.
White Chocolate Truffles

20. Oreo Balls

Surprise Mom with these easy to make Oreo truffles. You can use milk chocolate or white chocolate to make these bite-sized treats.

Oreo Balls
Try Oreo Balls Recipe for the best no bake treat. Homemade Oreo truffles look fancy, but the recipe is super easy. 
Oreo Balls

21. Better than Sex Cake

The heath bar cake is jam packed with loads of decadent ingredients. Each bite has toffee, chocolate, caramel and more.

Better Than Sex Cake Recipe
Better Than Sex Cake Recipe is so rich, decadent and simply amazing. It's also known as Heath Bar Cake and each bite is loaded with caramel, chocolate, toffee and more.
Better Than Sex Cake Recipe

22. Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

Each bar has gorgeous and delicious swirls of raspberry in each bite. Not only is this recipe easy but it looks stunning.

Raspberry Cheesecake Bars 
Raspberry Cheesecake Bars are super easy to make and so delicious. You will love the swirls of raspberry in these decadent cheesecake bars.
Raspberry Cheesecake Bars 

23. Slutty Cheesecake Bars

There is so much to love about these cheesecake bars. Anyone that loves Oreo cookies, caramel and cheesecake needs to make this recipe.

Slutty Cheesecake Bars
Layers of Oreo cookies with cookie dough, caramel, cheesecake and more make Slutty Cheesecake Bars so decadent. Learn how to make this easy ooey gooey recipe for the best homemade treat. 
Slutty Cheesecake Bars

24. Oreo Lasagna

Each layer of this dessert is simply amazing. From the Oreo cookies to the pudding layer and cream cheese, this one does not disappoint.

Chocolate Lasagna sliced on a plate
Oreo Lasagna
Layers of oreo cookies, pudding and an amazing cream cheese layer make this Oreo Lasagna Recipe heavenly. It is the perfect no bake dessert and so easy.
Oreo Lasagna

25. Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This cake recipe is really stunning. Each slice has a pineapple ring and cherry for a gorgeous and tasty dessert.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Cake Mix
Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Cake Mix is the perfect dessert to impress friends and family. It looks fancy but is so simple to make and tastes delicious.
Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Cake Mix

26. Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting

Each bite of these chocolate cupcakes is moist and delicious. The topping is the best frosting with a chocolate covered strawberry.

Valentine’s Day Cupcakes
Valentines day cupcakes make such a festive treat to serve on Valentine's Day. Decadent chocolate and luscious frosting make this amazing.
Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

27. Red Velvet Ice Cream

Ice cream is always a fun dessert for any occasion. This sweet treat will be a hit for Mother’s Day.

Red Velvet Ice Cream
Red Velvet Ice Cream is rich and creamy with bits of red velvet cake. It is super easy to make at home without any ice cream maker needed.
Red Velvet Ice Cream

28. Red Velvet Cupcakes

This is always a favorite and red velvet looks amazing. It tastes even better with the decadent cream cheese frosting.

Best Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe
The Best Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe is easy to make from scratch and each bite is moist. Top with cream cheese frosting and you have the best dessert.
Best Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe

29. Cream Cheese Brownies

These brownies have luscious swirls of cheesecake in each bite. It is so pretty and absolutely yummy.

Cream Cheese Brownies
Delicious Cream Cheese Brownies starts with a mix but tastes amazing. Swirls of cream cheese make this recipe gorgeous and tasty. It is so decadent but very simple to make.
Cream Cheese Brownies

30. Homemade Banana Pudding Recipe

Whip up this homemade banana pudding to impress Mom. It is so pretty layered in a trifle dish.

Close up image of banana pudding in a trifle dish
Easy Banana Pudding Recipe
This Easy Banana Pudding Recipe will be the new family favorite. All of the delicious layers of pudding, whipped cream and more make this so tasty. Plus, the layers look gorgeous in a trifle dish. 
Easy Banana Pudding Recipe

31. Cola Chocolate Cake Recipe

The secret is soda and it makes for a really moist chocolate cake. The recipe is so easy for this Southern classic.

Cola Chocolate Cake recipe
My entire family and I all love a delicious sheet cake.  I think it’s a southern thing but this cola chocolate cake recipe is definitely up there as one of my favorite cake recipes.
Cola Chocolate Cake recipe

32. Easy Ice Cream Cake Recipe

It is super easy to make a homemade ice cream cake. This recipe has yummy layers that are simple but decadent.

Easy Ice Cream Cake recipe
I love ice cream cake but it can be a ton of work to make from scratch.  You are going to love this easy ice cream cake recipe.  Now my family can enjoy ice cream cake without all the work!
Easy Ice Cream Cake recipe

33. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

The combination of chocolate and peanut butter makes this recipe super tasty. You only need 15 minutes to make this recipe.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Oh my… oh my! Are you ready for an amazing dessert that is easy enough to make every night but fancy enough to serve when you have guests? Today we are making this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake, with a secret ingredient that makes it ready in only 15 minutes!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

34. Pineapple Angel Food Cake Recipe

You will not believe how easy this 2 ingredient cake is. The pineapple makes it so moist and flavorful.

Pineapple Angel Food Cake recipe
Make this easy pineapple angel food cake recipe today! With just 2 ingredients everyone will love this angel food cake with pineapple and you’ll love how easy it is!
Pineapple Angel Food Cake recipe

35. Mandarin Orange Angel Food Cake Recipe 

This recipe calls for only 3 ingredients for the easiest dessert for Mother’s Day. The mandarin orange flavor is simply perfect for a Mother’s Day Celebration. It’s the perfect recipe when you don’t want to make a layer cake.

Mandarin Orange Angel Food Cake recipe
This simple mandarin orange angel food cake recipe only needs 3 simple ingredients! The result is a super moist cake that can easily be thrown together in minutes.
Mandarin Orange Angel Food Cake recipe

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Dessert will be a breeze for Mother’s Day with so many great ideas. Make your list and get started baking these Mother’s Day Dessert recipes. Leave a comment letting me know what you decide to make. I love to hear from you.

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