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26 Baked Goods to Make for Mother's Day

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Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD May 07, 2021
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Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake

Celebrate Mom by making these delicious baked goods. From muffins to coffee cake to cookies, these sweet treats are the perfect way to show your appreciation. Recipes like Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake and Strawberry Crumble Bars are tasty, fun and will complete any celebratory meal.

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Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake

<p>This healthy pound cake recipe isn't just delicious--it also only requires one bowl to make. For the best cake texture, be sure to beat the sugar and butter together long enough in Step 2 to look creamy--the time it takes to get there varies according to the type of electric mixer you have. Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon.</p>
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This healthy pound cake recipe isn't just delicious--it also only requires one bowl to make. For the best cake texture, be sure to beat the sugar and butter together long enough in Step 2 to look creamy--the time it takes to get there varies according to the type of electric mixer you have. Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon.

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Strawberry-Shortcake Cheesecake

Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
Credit: Victor Protasio
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This cake pulls two delicious desserts, strawberry shortcake and cheesecake, into one! Shortcake forms the crust that holds a rich and creamy filling piled high with a fresh strawberry topping. This easy cake uses a no-bake filling that sets in the fridge so you can skip the water bath typically used to make cheesecake.

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Lemon Brownies

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A double dose of lemon juice and zest brings fresh and tangy flavor to these easy brownies. They're the perfect dessert for any holiday or special occasion--or when you just need a little something to brighten your day.

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Chocolate-Fudge Pudding Cake

<p>When you have a craving for a comforting dessert, try this pudding cake, which forms its own rich-tasting sauce as it bakes. The coffee flavor is subtle, but it adds complex depth to the cake's flavor.</p>
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When you have a craving for a comforting dessert, try this pudding cake, which forms its own rich-tasting sauce as it bakes. The coffee flavor is subtle, but it adds complex depth to the cake's flavor.

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Frangipane Tart

Strawberry-Rhubarb Frangipane Tart
Credit: Leigh Beisch
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Here we swirl jammy fruit through the almond-based pastry cream, frangipane, in a pretty herringbone pattern. The earthy flavor of spelt flour is a nice complement to the filling. Look for it with other flours at well-stocked supermarkets.

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Cinnamon Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cinnamon Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Here we take all the warm, delicious flavors of cinnamon buns and roll them into a cake smothered with a sweet cream cheese frosting. It's best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

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Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Cookies

Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Credit: Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN
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Natural almond butter gives these gluten-free cookies a wonderfully rich flavor and tender, slightly chewy texture. Folding in chopped toasted almonds along with mini chocolate chips ensures plenty of chocolate and crunch in every bite.

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Blueberry Muffin Bars

<p>With all the supersize muffins out there, portion control can be a challenge. These let you enjoy the flavors of a blueberry muffin, and easily keep track of what you eat.</p>
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With all the supersize muffins out there, portion control can be a challenge. These let you enjoy the flavors of a blueberry muffin, and easily keep track of what you eat.

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Lemon-Raspberry Ricotta Pound Cake

Lemon-Raspberry Ricotta Pound Cake
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This sweet lemon-raspberry pound cake is packed with zingy lemon and fruity raspberries. Ricotta cheese adds a rich flavor and texture without the typical pound of butter used in traditional pound cakes. Enjoy a slice as an easy brunch treat or evening dessert.

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Strawberry Crumble Bars

Strawberry Crumble Bars
Credit: Tara Donne
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After you haul all your fruit home from the orchard or farm, bake a batch of these bars. Change up the fruit with the seasons—peaches come summertime or apples in the fall.

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One-Bowl Monster Cookies

<p>If you thought it wasn't possible to make healthier monster cookies, think again. These peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chip and M&amp;M cookies have less butter and sugar than traditional recipes, but they have just as much flavor and tenderness, thanks to more peanut butter. Even better, they're made in one bowl for easy cleanup.</p>
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If you thought it wasn't possible to make healthier monster cookies, think again. These peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chip and M&M cookies have less butter and sugar than traditional recipes, but they have just as much flavor and tenderness, thanks to more peanut butter. Even better, they're made in one bowl for easy cleanup.

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Hazelnut Coffee Cake

<p>A toasted hazelnut streusel tops this marbled coffeecake. A hint of chocolate adds to the rich flavor.</p>
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A toasted hazelnut streusel tops this marbled coffeecake. A hint of chocolate adds to the rich flavor.

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Mini Lemon Curd Tarts

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Credit: Jennifer Causey
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Pucker up with these mini lemon curd tarts! A sweet graham cracker crust pressed into a muffin tin holds the sweet and tangy lemon filling. This easy lemony dessert is perfect for brunch or an after-dinner treat.

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Morning Glory Muffins

<p>These Morning Glory muffins are full of everything you'd expect in the bakery favorite-carrots, apple and raisins, topped with nuts and toasted wheat germ. If raisins aren't your favorite, substitute an equal amount of the dried fruit of your choice.</p>
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These Morning Glory muffins are full of everything you'd expect in the bakery favorite-carrots, apple and raisins, topped with nuts and toasted wheat germ. If raisins aren't your favorite, substitute an equal amount of the dried fruit of your choice.

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Vegan Flourless Chocolate Cake

Vegan Flourless Chocolate Cake
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This deeply dark chocolate vegan cake is not just for vegans. This fudge-like cake is also gluten-free, perfect for Valentine's Day and can even be made kosher to enjoy for Passover by making your own confectioners' sugar. The fresh berries on the side are a nice addition to the rich chocolate.

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Apricot-Strawberry Tart

<p>In this healthy one-bowl dessert recipe, strawberries and apricots are a sweet-tart combination for the filling, but you can use 3 cups of any sliced summer fruit or berries that inspire you. Although this is technically a tart, it bakes best in (and is easiest to serve from) a springform pan instead of a classic tart pan. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.</p>
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In this healthy one-bowl dessert recipe, strawberries and apricots are a sweet-tart combination for the filling, but you can use 3 cups of any sliced summer fruit or berries that inspire you. Although this is technically a tart, it bakes best in (and is easiest to serve from) a springform pan instead of a classic tart pan. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

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Apple Coffee Cake

<p>Apples lend their sweet-tart flavor to this warm and comforting apple coffee cake. The nutty oat and pecan filling in the middle of the cake also acts as a crispy topping that's drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze.</p>
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Apples lend their sweet-tart flavor to this warm and comforting apple coffee cake. The nutty oat and pecan filling in the middle of the cake also acts as a crispy topping that's drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze.

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Whole-Wheat Strawberry Muffins

<p>Kids in the Massachusetts Farm to School program used smart recipe swaps when they created these strawberry muffins: applesauce to replace some of the oil lowers calories, and whole-wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour brings added fiber and more nutrients.</p>
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Kids in the Massachusetts Farm to School program used smart recipe swaps when they created these strawberry muffins: applesauce to replace some of the oil lowers calories, and whole-wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour brings added fiber and more nutrients.

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Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

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The batter for this healthy one-bowl brownie recipe is stirred together right in the saucepan used to melt the butter and chocolate--no mixing bowl needed and less cleanup for you. Using shredded zucchini in this healthy dessert recipe creates a tender, moist brownie with about half the amount of butter and sugar found in a classic recipe--and it's virtually undetectable in the baked brownies.

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Peach Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel

<p>This fresh peach coffee cake with pecan streusel would be lovely for a summertime brunch or afternoon tea. A combination of Greek yogurt and buttermilk in the batter makes for a moist and tender cake, and swapping out all-purpose flour for white whole-wheat flour ups the nutritional value without affecting the taste or texture of this delicious coffee cake.</p>
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This fresh peach coffee cake with pecan streusel would be lovely for a summertime brunch or afternoon tea. A combination of Greek yogurt and buttermilk in the batter makes for a moist and tender cake, and swapping out all-purpose flour for white whole-wheat flour ups the nutritional value without affecting the taste or texture of this delicious coffee cake.

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Red Wine Chocolate Lava Cakes

<p>These perfectly portioned molten cupcakes combine two of your favorite things--red wine and chocolate. When cut open, this easy yet decadent dessert oozes with a gooey chocolate center that pairs perfectly with the wine-and-chocolate ganache drizzled on top.</p>
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These perfectly portioned molten cupcakes combine two of your favorite things--red wine and chocolate. When cut open, this easy yet decadent dessert oozes with a gooey chocolate center that pairs perfectly with the wine-and-chocolate ganache drizzled on top.

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Peaches & Cream Mini Muffins

<p>Mini muffins are perfect for grab-and-go snacking. Try this recipe with fruity peaches and cream cheese chunks--they bake up in just 35 minutes and are perfect for sharing with family, friends, and coworkers!</p>
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Mini muffins are perfect for grab-and-go snacking. Try this recipe with fruity peaches and cream cheese chunks--they bake up in just 35 minutes and are perfect for sharing with family, friends, and coworkers!

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Mini Angel Food Strawberry Shortcakes

<p>These adorable strawberry shortcakes are made with mini angel food cakes. These single-serve desserts are perfect for a picnic or party on a warm summer day.</p>
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These adorable strawberry shortcakes are made with mini angel food cakes. These single-serve desserts are perfect for a picnic or party on a warm summer day.

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Mocha Coffee Cake

<p>A sweet topping of cocoa powder and cinnamon is baked right into this delicious mocha coffee cake.</p>
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A sweet topping of cocoa powder and cinnamon is baked right into this delicious mocha coffee cake.

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Rhubarb Oat Muffins

<p>These tasty rhubarb muffins have a sweet streusel topping and are ready in 45 minutes. Use regular rolled oats which have more texture than quick-cooking or instant rolled oats.</p>
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These tasty rhubarb muffins have a sweet streusel topping and are ready in 45 minutes. Use regular rolled oats which have more texture than quick-cooking or instant rolled oats.

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Strawberry Tart

Strawberry Tart
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This simple strawberry tart shines with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries. A lightly sweetened cream cheese filling holds the berries in place, while a light glaze of strawberry jam gives the tart an extra boost of strawberry flavor.

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    1 of 26 Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake
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    4 of 26 Chocolate-Fudge Pudding Cake
    5 of 26 Strawberry-Rhubarb Frangipane Tart
    6 of 26 Cinnamon Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
    7 of 26 Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Cookies
    8 of 26 Blueberry Muffin Bars
    9 of 26 Lemon-Raspberry Ricotta Pound Cake
    10 of 26 Strawberry Crumble Bars
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    12 of 26 Hazelnut Coffee Cake
    13 of 26 Mini Lemon Curd Tarts
    14 of 26 Morning Glory Muffins
    15 of 26 Vegan Flourless Chocolate Cake
    16 of 26 Apricot-Strawberry Tart
    17 of 26 Apple Coffee Cake
    18 of 26 Whole-Wheat Strawberry Muffins
    19 of 26 Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
    20 of 26 Peach Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel
    21 of 26 Red Wine Chocolate Lava Cakes
    22 of 26 Peaches & Cream Mini Muffins
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