25 Best Mother's Day Cupcakes That Will Win Mom's Heart
She'll know they're made with extra love.
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You don't need to be a professional baker to make a batch of homemade cupcakes! The adorable treats are one of the easiest ways to celebrate any occasion. And the same holds true for Mother's Day, too. In fact, your mom may have been the one to whip up a batch of cupcakes for your birthday parties when you were a kid, so now is a great time to return the favor. Now grab your sprinkles, choose your frosting, icing, and glaze, and put these cupcake decorating ideas to good use.
When baking Mother's Day cupcakes, or any cakes made from scratch for that matter, the key is to start with a good recipe. Beyond the classic favorites like chocolate and vanilla, this roundup includes plenty of spring dessert flavors like strawberry cupcakes and lemon cupcakes with lavender frosting. There's also a batch of raspberry creme-filled chocolate cupcakes that are a surprise in every bite. Serve them alongside a whole spread of Mother's Day desserts like Mother's Day cookies or a show-stopping Mother's Day cake.
Plus, these Mother's Day cupcakes can double as a homemade gift. Even the kiddos can help make them! Just be sure to take a word of advice from Ree Drummond when it's time to start decorating: "There are no rules." Just think how surprised she would be to get a tray of homemade cupcakes with her Mother's Day brunch no matter how simple or fancy they may be. She'll know they're made with extra love either way!
Raspberry Creme-Filled Cupcakes
Not just for Valentine's Day, these cupcakes are sweeter than ever on Mother's Day. Any mom would love the combination of chocolate and raspberry throughout the year.
Pink Velvet Cupcakes
You know red velvet, but what about pink velvet? This pretty twist on the classic cake flavor is perfect for events like Mother's Day, especially when topped with pink sprinkles.
Get Ree's Pink Velvet Cupcakes recipe.
Strawberry Cupcakes
These flavorful cupcakes use berries three ways: There's fresh chopped strawberries in the cake batter, strawberry preserves in the frosting, and a strawberry garnish on top for good measure.
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Champagne Cupcakes
Elevate any Mother's Day meal with an elegant cupcake made with real champagne. It's a fancy way to upgrade a simple box of store-bought cake mix.
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Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Ree tweaked her favorite carrot cake recipe to a smaller batch that's incredibly moist. And the cream cheese frosting on top is a cloud of tangy, sweet heaven!
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Mocha Cupcakes
If your mom loves coffee desserts, she'll go crazy for these mocha treats. The simple chocolate cupcakes are topped with an espresso-flavored frosting and a chocolate-covered coffee bean to garnish.
Get Ree's Mocha Cupcakes recipe.
Double Lemon Cupcakes
These luscious lemon treats feature a tender, moist cupcake topped with bright lemon cream cheese frosting. Dress each one up with candied lemon peel.
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.
Get Ree's Dr Pepper 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!
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Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Everyone's favorite carnival treat is simply better in cupcake form. Applesauce 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.
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.
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Cookies 'n' Creme Cupcakes
Inspired by a cupcake that Ree sells at The Mercantile Bakery in Pawhuska, these chocolaty treats are sure to become a new favorite—especially if you're a fan of chocolate sandwich cookies!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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