Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your appreciation for all the wonderful things Mom does. What better way to do it than with a batch of heartwarming cupcakes? Each of these twelve recipes will bring a smile to her face and make her feel special. From classic favorites to new twists, there’s a little something for every mom to enjoy.
Pink Buttercream Cupcakes
Pink Buttercream Cupcakes are a festive choice for Mother’s Day with their eye-catching color and creamy vanilla flavor. The fluffy, tender texture combined with vibrant buttercream makes these cupcakes a cheerful treat for Mom.
Get the recipe: Pink Buttercream Cupcakes
Rose Lychee Raspberry Cupcakes
Celebrate Mom with these Rose Lychee Raspberry Cupcakes, which combine the gentle flavors of rose water and fresh lychee. Topped with a rose and raspberry buttercream that’s naturally colored pink, these treats are perfect for adding a touch of elegance to Mother’s Day.
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Strawberry Filled Cupcakes
Treat Mom to these Strawberry Filled Cupcakes this Mother’s Day. Soft vanilla bean cakes are enhanced with a homemade honey-strawberry filling and topped with a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting, making them a sweet way to show your love.
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Raspberry Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting
These Raspberry Cupcakes are a great way to make Mother’s Day special. They feature a fluffy base with whole raspberries and are topped with an easy raspberry buttercream, making them a bright and cheerful addition to your celebration.
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Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes are an excellent choice for celebrating Mom. Filled with raspberry jam and topped with smooth chocolate buttercream, these cupcakes balance rich chocolate with the brightness of raspberry.
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Black Forest Cupcakes
For a Mother’s Day treat, try these Black Forest Cupcakes. Moist chocolate cupcakes filled with syrupy cherries and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, they bring a classic dessert into cupcake form.
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Strawberry Filled Cupcakes
These Strawberry Filled Cupcakes are a joyous way to celebrate Mother’s Day. The cupcakes feature fresh strawberry filling beneath naturally pink strawberry buttercream frosting, offering a burst of strawberry in every bite.
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Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes
Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes are a perfect way to spoil Mom this Mother’s Day. Rich chocolate cupcakes are paired with creamy strawberry buttercream and can be garnished with chocolate-covered strawberries for an extra special touch.
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Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes
Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes make a memorable treat for Mother’s Day. Rich and moist, they’re packed with cherry pie filling and topped with a cherry buttercream that’s both sweet and tangy.
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Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes
Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes are a delightful treat for Mother’s Day. These light and fluffy cupcakes are filled with fresh strawberries, topped with cream cheese frosting, and sprinkled with strawberry crunch crumble, echoing the classic strawberry shortcake bars.
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Strawberry Cupcakes
Strawberry Cupcakes are a fantastic choice for Mother’s Day, with their super moist texture and rich strawberry flavor. Topped with a swirl of strawberry buttercream, they’re a perfect way to celebrate with Mom.
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Red Velvet Cupcakes
These Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes are perfect for Mother’s Day, combining a subtle chocolate flavor with the plush texture of red velvet. They’re an easy-to-make treat that’s sure to please.
Get the recipe: Red Velvet Cupcakes
Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
