Mother's Day Baking | Cakes, Biscuits & More

Treat your Mum to some delicious baking & baking gifts. Explore Mother's Day cake, cupcakes, biscuits, pastries and all the sweet treat ideas and inspiration. Rustling up a batch of Mother’s Day baking delights is a great way to keep the little ones busy while mum enjoys a little quiet time - or a fun activity to do together if she wants to get involved and share some quality time with them making a mess in the kitchen.*

Biscuits

Biscuit-y bites make great Mother’s Day treats, and only take a few minutes to make. The kids can even make their own pressie box to put their homemade treats in as a thoughtful extra gift.

Iced Ginger Biscuits

Check out this delicious ginger biscuit recipe - ideal for a Mother's Day treat.

Shortbread Fingers

Simple shortbread biscuits dipped in a melty chocolate coating, and to top it off, a little bit of grated orange zest.

Jammie Dodgers

Let them try their little hands at making their own dodgers for mum to enjoy with a nice cup of tea.

Thumb Biscuits

These little biccies will bring a big smile to her face. Serve warm for extra gooey-ness.

Cupcakes

Let mum relax while the kids bake a round of cupcakes to enjoy later for Afternoon Tea. You could try all the recipes below if you want to make a selection.

Eton Mess Cupcakes

Great for if Mum has a sweet tooth! Tuck into these delicious Eton Mess cupcakes. For a less sweet but still delicious topping, replace the buttercream with fresh whipped cream.

Country Life Cupcakes

Treat Mum to Country Life Sponge Cupcakes topped with butter icing and sprinkles. A perfect addition to a homemade afternoon tea treat.

Simple Cupcakes

You can't beat a simple cupcake! Ready in just half an hour, you can pop whatever flavour frosting you like on top and enjoy with Mum as a delicious treat!

Chocolate Ganache

A dream for chocolate loving mums -spoil her with chocolate sponge and ganache icing.

Chocolate

Whether she’s a fan of soft and chewy brownies, chocolate-box chocolates, crunchy bites or extra-indulgent truffles, these melt-her-heart ideas make lovely homemade Mother’s Day gifts.

Chocolate Cake

Nothing says love like a classic Chocolate Cake. Make Mum's day with this chocolatey treat. A fun creation to inspire little ones in the kitchen.

Easy Truffles

These chocolatey treats are really easy and make a great handmade gift that kids of any age can make for Mum.

Raspberry and Chocolate Brownies

Bring on the brownies and treat Mum to a choccy treat on her big day. Add raspberries to your brownies for a deliciously, fruity and chocolatey treat. Yum.

Clementine Segments Coated with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt

Mmmm make Mum some homemade chocolate orange this Mother's Day. The sweetness of the clementines complements the bitterness of the dark chocolate with a sprinkle of sea salt for good measure.

Pastries

These recipes are great for mums who love their pastry snacks. Ideal for the Afternoon Tea table or a picnic, our tart, mini pie and scone ideas will go down a treat.

Lemon Tarts

These bite-sized, tangy tarts are sweet and zesty and incredibly moreish. Get the kids to make these for a special Afternoon Tea.

Ginger Nuts and Lemon Crunch Vegan Tart

This easy to make lemon tart with McVitie's Ginger Nuts crust is suitable for vegans, making it a perfect family treat this Mother's Day.

Apple Bites

Great as a lunchtime treat on Mother's Day, these mini bites are just the right size to enjoy with a cup of tea.

Banana Berry Scones

These fruity scones are packed with banana and berry goodness. Serve with lashings of strawberry jam and clotted cream.

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