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There are tons of ways to show Mom you care on Mother's Day—you can consider planning some fun Mother’s Day activities, write her a Mother's Day card, or even make her a delicious Mother's Day lunch. But if your mom has a sweet tooth, then the one thing you know she'll appreciate most is a tasty Mother's Day dessert. And we're not just talking about store-bought cookies either. Try making Mother's Day cupcakes to show her just how much you care!
Here, you'll find the cutest ideas for sweet treats that anyone in the family can make—even the kiddos! Whether you opt for chocolate, vanilla, or cookies and cream, these homemade cupcakes are the way to Mom's heart! Now, grab your jimmies (or sprinkles), brush up on those frosting, icing, and glaze options, and put these cupcake decorating ideas to good use! When baking cupcakes, or any cakes made from scratch for that matter, the key is to start with a good cake recipe. Choose from your mom's favorite flavors: funfetti, carrot cake, or a mocha recipe to match your mom's coffee order! Of course, this list also includes plenty of spring dessert flavors too, like strawberry cupcakes and lemon cupcakes with lavender frosting. Once your cupcakes are baked, you can decorate them to look like spring flowers and other motifs you'd see in Mother's Day cookies, too. If you're not a pro-baker, don't fret! Take a word of advice from Ree Drummond that when it comes to decorating, "there are no rules."
Strawberry Cupcakes
You'll get the flavor of strawberry in every bite with these cupcakes. The batter is studded with fresh strawberries and they're topped with a strawberry cream cheese frosting, too! It's the sweetest way to share a taste of spring with Mom.
Get the Strawberry Cupcakes recipe.
Champagne Cupcakes
Cheers to Mom! These cupcakes are made with actual champagne. It's a fun way to dress up a box of vanilla cake mix.
Get the Champagne Cupcakes recipe.
Mocha Cupcakes
If your mom is a coffee lover (like Ree), these cupcakes will hit the spot! They're tender, chocolate-y and topped with an espresso-infused frosting you know she'll love.
Get Ree's Mocha Cupcakes recipe.
Double Lemon Cupcakes
Nothing says "springtime" quite like the bright flavors of lemon. And these cupcakes really make the most of it with lemon used in both the batter and the frosting. It's perfect for a sunny day!
Get Ree's Double Lemon Cupcakes recipe.
Chocolate Creme Cupcakes
Give mom the gift of a nostalgic treat with these chocolate cupcakes filled with meringue cream. They're just like the kind Ree serves up at her bakery in Pawhuska!
Get Ree's Chocolate Creme Cupcakes recipe.
Dr Pepper Cupcakes
Everyone in the family will appreciate these cupcakes made with a surprising ingredient: Dr Pepper! It also plays a key role in sweetening the frosting, too.
Get Ree's Dr Pepper Cupcakes recipe.
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Everyone's favorite carnival treat is simply better in cupcake form! Apple sauce is mixed into the cupcake batter to give it a light fruity flavor, while apple cider gives the frosting a nice full flavor. Add a drizzle of caramel sauce and they're ready for Mom!
Get Ree's Caramel Apple Cupcakes recipe.
Key Lime Pie Cupcakes
Everything you love about key lime pie—in cupcake form! These refreshingly bright treats are perfect for a warm day.
Get Ree's Key Lime Pie Cupcakes recipe.
Cookies 'n' Creme Cupcakes
Inspired by a cupcake that Ree sells at The Mercantile Bakery in Pawhuska, these chocolatey treats are sure to become a new favorite—especially if you're a fan of chocolate sandwich cookies!
Get Ree's Cookies 'n' Creme Cupcakes recipe.
Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes
Thank Mom for all those before-school coffee shop runs with these caramel macchiato cupcakes. You won't be able to resist the espresso buttercream!
Get the Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes recipe.
Italian Cream Cupcakes
A classic Italian cream cake is light, fluffy, and loaded with coconut. This cupcake version is just as delicious and perfect for sharing with mom or any lady in your life.
Get Ree's Italian Cream Cupcakes recipe.
Lemon Cupcakes with Lavender Frosting
Sweet lemon cupcakes topped with vanilla lavender frosting are almost as pretty as your mama! Make her feel special with these gorgeous floral cupcakes.
Marble Cupcakes
Did you know that you can make marbled cupcakes from only one batch of cake batter? It's truly that easy! These are the perfect cupcake if you and your mom are beginner bakers.
Get the Marble Cupcakes recipe.
Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes
Bursting with blueberries and just the right amount of zingy lemon flavor, these cupcakes would be a beautiful addition to an outdoor lunch or bunch on Mother's Day. Decorate them with fresh blueberries and lemon zest so mom knows what she's getting.
Get the Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes recipe at Garnish and Glaze.
Snickerdoodle Cupcakes
Moms who love classic snickerdoodle cookies will be delightfully surprised by these cupcakes. They’re infused with that warm, nutty cinnamon flavor and have a tangy cream cheese frosting.
Get the Snickerdoodle Cupcakes recipe at A Farmgirl's Dabbles.
Meringue Cookie Cupcakes
These beauties are the best of both worlds if your mom loves meringues and cupcakes. A bit of buttercream frosting acts as the glue that binds meringue swirls to the top of cooled cupcakes.
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
This version of carrot cake cupcakes is nutty, fruity, and beyond moist. Sprinkles of chopped roasted walnuts and drizzles of homemade caramel sauce really take it over the edge.
Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Buttercream
So many moms love peanut butter. So, bake her a small batch of moist chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter buttercream frosting!
Get the Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Buttercream recipe at Mike Bakes.
Chai Tea Cupcakes
This is a cupcake to match her favorite coffee shop order! Think of the delicious warm spice of a chai latte, mixed with the smooth sweetness of buttercream frosting.
Mojito Cupcakes
Of course, mimosas are a classic for Mother's Day brunch, but next on the necessary drinks list are mojitos. These cupcakes echo the delightfully fresh flavors of mint, rum, and lime.
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