Chef Brittany: I've always loved baking to celebrate others, so I've taken the extra time to share my love for baking with you.
Mother's Day is approaching fast, and everyone is looking for the perfect personal touch to add to the celebration. So, what do you give the woman who has everything? Your time and a dessert, of course!
Here are 5 ways you can celebrate the sweet woman in your life with one (or more!) of my favorite sweets. These Mother's Day desserts are quick, easy, and delicious!
1. Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Planning to take Mom on a picnic? With only 15 minutes of prep time and the rest spent baking, these yummy, perfectly portable dessert bars are a great addition to a Mother's Day picnic lunch celebration. The creamy cheesecake center coupled with the sweetness of Duncan Hines® Wilderness Simply Strawberry and Duncan Hines Signature French Vanilla Cake Mix is a dessert lover's paradise.
2. Double Pineapple Upside Down Cake
What's better than Pineapple Upside Down Cake? That's right, Double Pineapple Upside Down Cake! It's of a few desserts that never go out of style and always bring back nostalgic memories. Serve it warm or cool, the choice is up to you.
It gets its “double” pineapple flavor from both fresh pineapple slices and Duncan Hines Signature Pineapple Supreme Cake Mix. If you're looking for a low-carb alternative, however, I recommend using our Duncan Hines Keto-Friendly Yellow Cake Mix.
3. White Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
Take it up a notch by not only gifting white chocolate-covered strawberries but white chocolate-covered strawberries on a fluffy cupcake! This Mother's Day dessert recipe can take a little longer to put together, but it is one of our best recipes. It blends the delicacy of fresh fruit, chocolate, and Duncan Hines Signature Strawberry Supreme Cake Mix just in time for spring.
If you're a little tight on time, swap in Duncan Hines Creamy Vanilla Frosting and enjoy the added vanilla with your fruity flavors.
4. Easy Peach Cobbler
Nothing goes with sitting back and relaxing like a big slice of peach cobbler—and this quick and easy Mother's Day dessert recipe just makes it all the better. You don’t need much more than some butter, batter, and a can of Duncan Hines Wilderness Simply Peach to satisfy your fruit cravings and leave your home smelling like a bakery. Of course, don’t forget a scoop of ice cream to top it off.
5. Easy Lemon Passion Cake
Yellow: It's the color of happiness, energy, and all things summery. This bright, cheerful lemon passion cake is guaranteed to bring a smile to Mom’s face (and get her in the mood for summer!). With a tart, sweet combination of Duncan Hines Signature Lemon Supreme Cake Mix and Duncan Hines Comstock® Original Lemon, this sweet treat is every lemon lover’s dream. Pucker up!
Mother's Day Bonus: Mini Peanut Butter Pretzel Pies
If you have a little more time to set aside for baking, Mini Peanut Butter Pretzel Pies are the belle of the ball when it comes to the perfect mix of sweet and salty. The silky and rich flavors may be just what you need for a night in together—although, you won't want to forget to have on hand Reddi-wip® Original or Non-Dairy Coconut Milk Whipped Topping to top off each serving.
When it comes to Mother's Day dessert ideas, personalizing and baking your own sweets shows you care enough to not only set aside your own time to make it but to add a little extra love for someone who has done nothing but shower you with love your whole life.
Looking for more ways to show your love this Mother's Day? Check out our ultimate full-day Mother's Day menu.
