Holidays & Entertaining Mother's Day Mother's Day Recipes 18 Decadent Mother's Day Cupcake Ideas to Sweeten Your Celebration By Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Instagram Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for over 8 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on October 24, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Kritsada Panichgul Treat Mom to a sweet dessert she doesn't have to share! These Mother's Day cupcake ideas are the perfect way to celebrate Mom (and her sweet tooth!). Get our best cupcake recipes and tips for decorating them like a pro. 01 of 19 Spiked Raspberry-Lemonade Cupcakes View Recipe Courtesy of Laura Davidson This Mother's Day dessert is a decidedly grown-up take on raspberry-lemonade flavors. Raspberry liqueur in the batter and frosting gives these pretty pink cupcakes big flavor. 23 of Our Absolute Best Cupcake Recipes 02 of 19 Moscow Mule Cupcakes View Recipe Matthew Clark These vodka-infused ginger and lime cupcakes taste just like a classic Moscow Mule—and since you make them with a store-bought white cake mix, they're so easy to whip up! This cocktail-inspired treat is the perfect end to this year's Mother's Day brunch. Cider Moscow Mule 03 of 19 Mochaccino Cupcakes View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul These mocha-infused cupcakes are the perfect treat for any mom who always has a cup of coffee in her hand. The chocolate and coffee-flavored cupcakes are topped with a coffee buttercream frosting (yum!). Finally, add a wafer cookie on top for an extra tasty garnish. 9 Mocha Dessert Recipes to Make You Say Mmm! 04 of 19 Neapolitan Cupcakes View Recipe Blaine Moats Mom shouldn't have to play favorites on Mother's Day! These moist cupcakes are filled with three flavors—vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. Whip them up in no time thanks to a few simple shortcuts like boxed cake mix and melted ice cream frosting. 05 of 19 Black Forest Cupcakes View Recipe Scott Little Looking for a decadent chocolate Mother's Day dessert? Look no further! These indulgent cupcakes are stuffed with a tart cherry jam and topped with two creamy frostings. 06 of 19 Candied Bacon-Sweet Potato Cupcakes View Recipe Karla Conrad Here's a Mother's Day dessert that's a bit savory and a lot sweet, thanks to bacon! These cream-topped cupcakes get a splash of bourbon for an even bolder flavor. 4 Ways to Cook Bacon Perfectly (and the Method You Should Avoid) 07 of 19 Salted Caramel-Chocolate-Bourbon Cupcakes View Recipe Scott Little A pool of homemade salted caramel sauce is the star of these chocolate cupcakes. Finish each Mother's Day cupcake recipe with a sprinkle of sea salt such as fleur de sel finishing salt. Follow These 5 Steps to Convert a Cake Recipe into Cupcakes 08 of 19 Mocha-Filled Banana Cupcakes View Recipe Scott Little A mocha cream cheese filling takes these mini cupcakes to a whole new level. Bake up a big batch and top them with a dreamy banana butter frosting. Mom is sure to love them. 15 Mother's Day Dessert Recipes (Almost) as Sweet as She Is 09 of 19 Lemon-Poppy Seed Cupcakes View Recipe Jason Donnelly Give Mom's favorite muffin a sweet makeover. A quick lemon glaze takes this easy cupcake recipe from Mother's Day brunch to dessert. 10 of 19 Fresh Rosemary & Lemon Cupcakes View Recipe We're all about dessert for breakfast, and these sweet lemon cupcakes are just savory enough to fit in perfectly with a Mother's Day breakfast or brunch menu. Made with fresh rosemary and topped with a deliciously tart lemon glaze, this sweet and savory treat is truly the best of both worlds. 11 of 19 Key Lime Pie Cupcakes View Recipe Matthew Clark Can't decide on a Mother's Day dessert? Make two in one! These colorful cupcakes are filled with everything Mom loves about key lime pie but are perfectly portioned for one. Serve them after Mother's Day dinner for a sweet treat. 12 of 19 Lavender-Honey Cupcakes View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul A sprinkle of dried lavender is the perfect finish to these golden honey cupcakes. Play up the flavors with decadent mascarpone cheese and honey frosting. Smoky Honey Sour 13 of 19 Lemon Drop Cupcakes View Recipe Blaine Moats Ideally suited for any Mother's Day party, these lemon drop cupcakes are sure to be a hit. Made with limoncello, shredded lemon peel, and topped with a glazed lemon slice, these tart treats may be Mom's new favorite dessert. 14 of 19 Island Bananas Foster Cupcakes View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Treat Mom to a tropical escape right at home. A sweet banana and rum topping is the best part of these island-inspired cupcakes. Finish the boozy cakes with a swirl of fresh whipped cream. How to Make Whipped Cream to Top Your Favorite Desserts 15 of 19 Cherry-Almond Vanilla Cupcakes View Recipe Blaine Moats Put the cherry on top of a perfect Mother's Day! A tray of these fruity almond cupcakes is the perfect ending to Mom's special day. Use a piping bag to get to create pretty cupcake decorations for Mother's Day. 16 of 19 Red Velvet Raspberry Cupcakes View Recipe Scott Little Transform Mom's favorite cake into a batch of Mother's Day cupcakes. These chocolate and raspberry treats are topped with the most decadent cream cheese frosting. 17 of 19 Triple Chocolate Cupcakes View Recipe Blaine Moats Does Mom love chocolate? Give her triple the richness with these splurge-worthy cupcakes. A shot of creme de cacao takes the dark chocolate frosting over the top. 14 Decadent Dark Chocolate Desserts You'll Want to Devour 18 of 19 Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes View Recipe Scott Little Perfect for Mother's Day brunch, these breakfast-inspired cupcakes are topped with a vanilla butter frosting. Add chopped pecans to the batter for plenty of crunch. 19 of 19 Root Beer Float Cupcakes View Recipe Blaine Moats Bring a bit of nostalgia to your Mother's Day lunch with these soda-shop cupcakes. They're filled with the classic flavors of a root beer float—no straw needed! A root beer-theme candy and half a paper straw take these cupcakes over the top. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit