58 Bakes to Celebrate Mother’s Day

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58 Bakes to Celebrate Mother’s Day2/57 Strawberry Mascarpone Cake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Don’t let the number of steps in this recipe fool you —it’s easy to assemble. The cake bakes up high and fluffy, and the berries add a fresh fruity flavor. Cream cheese is a good substitute if you don’t have mascarpone cheese handy. —Carol Witczak, Tinley Park, Illinois 3/57 Magic Brownie Bars 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Magic Brownie Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

This recipe combines all the same classic flavors in a magic brownie bar!

Time 50 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was a kid, one of my all-time favorite treats was magic cookie bars. This recipe combines all the same classic flavors in a magic brownie bar! —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina 4/57 Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 cupcakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh strawberries are full of water, so they have a tendency to weigh down cake batters

and make soggy cakes

and make soggy cakes. That’s why these strawberry cupcakes rely on strawberry jam or preserves. The concentrated flavor is just right for light and tender cupcakes. —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 5/57 Lemon Cheesecake Recipe 53 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Josh Rink for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Light and creamy, this lemon cheesecake recipe is just the thing for a spring or summer day. —Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 6/57 Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time

The icing tastes good and makes a pretty contrast with the rolls

1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Turn a box of red velvet cake mix into this easy dessert—or breakfast! The icing tastes good and makes a pretty contrast with the rolls. —Erin Wright, Wallace, Kansas 7/57 Lace Cookies 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lace Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother and I make these elegant sandwich cookies filled with melted chocolate chips. Baking together is a delightful way to spend an afternoon. —Stacey B.,

Stillwater, Oklahoma Can’t get enough recipes like this?

Stillwater, Oklahoma Can’t get enough recipes like this? Discover more Mother’s Day dessert recipes. 8/57 Strawberry-Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry-Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I prepare this colorful dessert quite often in the late spring or summer when fresh rhubarb is abundant. I make this rhubarb cake with cake mix and take it to church potlucks. People actually line up for a piece. —Bonnie Krogman, Thompson Falls, Montana 9/57 Blueberries and Cream Coffee Cake 30 Reviews Test Kitchen

It’s easy to make, and it’s the most delicious coffee cake I’ve ever had

Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This blueberry coffee cake is my go-to recipe for Mother’s Day get-togethers because it’s perfect for breakfast or dessert. It’s easy to make, and it’s the most delicious coffee cake I’ve ever had. —Susan Ober, Franconia, New Hampshire 10/57 Mimosa Butter Cookies 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can add many different flavors to butter cookies to make them your own. Try an

alternate type of citrus zest, or add an alternate liquid to change things up

alternate type of citrus zest, or add an alternate liquid to change things up. —Sara Lark, Raton, New Mexico (For an extra-special homemade Mother’s Day gift, make these into a cookie bouquet!) 11/57 Cherry Hand Pies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Hand Pies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s nothing better than a sweet, from-scratch delight like traditional cherry pie. These precious little hand pies always go fast when I sell them at my pie bakery! —Allison Cebulla, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 12/57 Flower

You can prepare the rolls the night before for convenience

Petal Sweet Rolls 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 11 petal rolls plus center roll Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I adapted this Mother’s Day recipe from the back of a frozen dinner roll package. You can prepare the rolls the night before for convenience. Then, bake them in the morning to make a lasting impression on guests as they step into the kitchen and smell the sweet aroma. —Celinda Skogsberg, Tuxedo Park, New York 13/57 Classic Creme Brulee 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total

Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My favorite dessert is this creme brulee recipe. Recently I was at a party where the guests finished preparing their own desserts by “broiling” the sugar on their portions with a small torch. What a great idea! —Joylyn Trickel, Helendale, California 14/57 Mamaw Emily’s Strawberry Cake 123 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mamaw Emily’s Strawberry Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband loved his mamaw’s strawberry cake recipe. He thought

no one could duplicate it

no one could duplicate it. I made it, and it’s just as scrumptious as he remembers. —Jennifer Bruce, Manitou, Kentucky 15/57 Ginger Plum Tart 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ginger Plum Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sweet cravings, begone: This free-form plum tart is done in only 35 minutes. It’s extra awesome when served warm. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 16/57 Almond Tea Bread 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 2 loaves (16 slices each) Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My aunt brought her tea bread recipe with her from Scotland, and enjoying a fresh-baked loaf has become a family tradition during the holidays. Each slice is loaded with red cherries. —Kathleen Showers, Briggsdale, Colorado 17/57 Chocolate Lover’s Strawberry Shortcakes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Lover’s Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 shortcakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a mom of four, I appreciate shortcut recipes. This one uses refrigerated biscuits, giving me time for special touches, like adding homemade whipped cream

and hot fudge

and hot fudge. —Melissa Haines, Valparaiso, Indiana 18/57 Cherry Coffee Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Coffee Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Coffee cakes are one of my favorite thing to bake and serve to friends and family. This one is extra special with cherries and almond extract flavoring.—Heidi Schwanz, Chili, Wisconsin 19/57 Strawberry-Chocolate Meringue Torte Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry-Chocolate Meringue Torte Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From

Use reduced-calorie whipped topping to create a lighter version

the Recipe Creator: I make this rich and delicious torte whenever I’m asked to bring dessert to any occasion. Use reduced-calorie whipped topping to create a lighter version. —Christine McCullough Auburn, Massachusetts 20/57 Strawberry Cream Cake Roll 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Cream Cake Roll Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There are plenty of strawberry patches near my hometown, and soon they’ll be brimming with red berries. I discovered this recipe a few summers ago and have made it often. Believe me, it tastes

as good as it looks!

as good as it looks! 21/57 Blueberry Scones 82 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Scones Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 scones Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love serving this blueberry scone recipe to visiting friends and family. I always make sure a have a few in the freezer. Just pop a frozen scone in the microwave for 20 seconds or so. —Joan Francis, Spring Lake, New Jersey 22/57 Skillet Pineapple Upside-Down Cake 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

It makes a heavenly cheesecake

Creator: For a change of pace, you can substitute fresh or frozen peach slices for the pineapple in this old-fashioned recipe. —Bernardine Melton, Paola, Kansas 23/57 Luscious Almond Cheesecake 38 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Luscious Almond Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I received this recipe along with a set of springform pans from a cousin at my wedding shower 11 years ago. It makes a heavenly cheesecake. My son Tommy has already told me he wants it again for his

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