Mother's Day Recipes to Spoil Mum

Written By Angela Zahn

Looking for easy Mother’s Day recipes to spoil Mum this year? This Mother’s Day Recipe Collection is filled with simple, delicious recipes perfect for celebrating at home.

From easy brunch ideas and family-friendly lunches to beautiful desserts and sweet treats, these recipes are designed to help make Mother’s Day feel extra special without hours in the kitchen.

Whether you’re planning a relaxed breakfast in bed, a cosy family lunch or a homemade dessert to share together, you’ll find plenty of easy Mother’s Day food ideas everyone will love.

These recipes are simple to make, full of flavour and perfect for creating beautiful moments with the people you love most.

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Cheat’s No-Bake Vanilla Slice
Cheat’s No-Bake Vanilla Slice

This Cheat’s No-Bake Vanilla Slice is the ultimate shortcut dessert for busy days. Made with creamy vanilla filling, crisp biscuits and classic pink icing, it’s nostalgic, fuss-free and always a crowd favourite.

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Lemon Blueberry Friand Slice
Lemon Blueberry Friand Slice

This Lemon Blueberry Friand Slice is light, fluffy and packed with juicy blueberries, lemon zest and white chocolate. Made in one bowl with simple ingredients, it’s the perfect homemade treat for Mother’s Day, brunches or cosy afternoon tea moments.

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Homemade Waffles
Homemade Waffles

These easy homemade waffles are golden, crispy and fluffy inside. A simple breakfast recipe the whole family will love.

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One Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes
One Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes

These easy One Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes are soft, moist and deeply chocolatey.  Made using a simple melt and mix method with no stand mixer required. Perfect with your favourite buttercream or a whipped store-bought frosting, they’re teen-approved and ideal for birthdays, bake sales or everyday family baking.

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Light and Fluffy Vanilla Cupcakes
Light and Fluffy Vanilla Cupcakes

These easy homemade vanilla cupcakes are soft, fluffy and made completely from scratch. With a tender crumb and classic vanilla flavour, they’re perfect for birthdays, celebrations or an everyday sweet treat.

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Soft & Fluffy Buttermilk Pancake Traybake
Soft & Fluffy Buttermilk Pancake Traybake

Imagine waking up to the aroma of freshly baked pancakes, but with a twist! My Soft and Fluffy Buttermilk Pancake Traybake is the ultimate breakfast treat, perfect for feeding a crowd or indulging in a lazy weekend brunch.

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Soft & Fluffy Pancakes
Soft & Fluffy Pancakes

Tired of the same old pancake shake-and-bake mix? Or do your pancakes end up tasting like rubber? Say goodbye to bland breakfasts and hello to a stack of soft, fluffy perfection! These pancakes are simple, quick and easy to make - perfect for impressing your loved ones without breaking a spending hours in the kitchen!

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Portugese Tarts
Portugese Tarts

Flaky puff pastry and silky vanilla custard come together to create these Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pastéis de Nata). A surprisingly easy homemade version of the classic bakery favourite.

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Pancake Roll Ups (Roll-Up Pancakes)
Pancake Roll Ups (Roll-Up Pancakes)

These soft, fluffy Pancake Roll Ups are fun, easy to make and perfect for breakfast or brunch! Roll them up with your favourite pancake toppings. Perfect for weekends, special occasions or anytime you want a little breakfast fun.

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Nutella Stawberry Croissants
Nutella Stawberry Croissants

Make café-style Nutella Strawberry Croissants in just 10 minutes! Buttery, flaky and filled with chocolate, cream and fresh strawberries.

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Easy Vanilla Slice
Easy Vanilla Slice

This Easy Vanilla Slice features flaky puff pastry, creamy vanilla custard and classic pink icing topped with coconut. Made with simple ingredients and minimal effort, it's a quick and easy version of the much-loved Australian bakery favourite.

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Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

These fudgy chocolate brownies are rich, gooey and deeply chocolatey, with crisp edges and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth centre. An easy homemade brownie recipe that’s perfect for dessert, lunchboxes, bake sales or whenever a chocolate craving hits.

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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Candied Walnuts & Pomegranate
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Candied Walnuts & Pomegranate

A vibrant roasted sweet potato salad with candied walnuts, creamy cheese and juicy pomegranate. Easy to prepare and perfect for entertaining or special occasions.

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Mango Bellini
Mango Bellini

This easy Mango Bellini is the ultimate last-minute celebratory drink. With just two ingredients and less than a minute to make, it’s perfect for Christmas entertaining, New Year’s Eve celebrations or any time you want something bubbly and extra special.

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Mini Puff Pastry Potato & Rosemary Pizzas
Mini Puff Pastry Potato & Rosemary Pizzas

Flaky mini puff pastry pizzas with thin potato slices, rosemary, garlic and melted cheese. Quick, easy and perfect for snacks, lunches or appetisers.

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Garlic Bread Bruschetta
Garlic Bread Bruschetta

A quick and easy Garlic Bread Bruschetta recipe that combines crispy garlic bread with fresh tomato, basil and olive oil. Perfect for summer entertaining and effortless appetisers.

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Smoked Salmon Blinis
Smoked Salmon Blinis

Light, fluffy homemade blinis topped with dill crème fraîche and smoked salmon make an elegant yet easy appetiser for Christmas, New Year’s Eve and special celebrations.

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Eggs Benedict Croissant
Eggs Benedict Croissant

A luxurious twist on a classic, these Eggs Benedict Croissants are perfect for special brunches. Buttery croissants topped with eggs, bacon or smoked salmon and hollandaise make an indulgent yet easy meal.

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Citrus Margarita
Citrus Margarita

A fresh and zesty Citrus Margarita that can be made as a cocktail or mocktail. Perfect for summer entertaining, Christmas celebrations, BBQs and relaxed poolside sipping.

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Poached Eggs in the Pressure Cooker
Poached Eggs in the Pressure Cooker

Learn how to make perfect poached eggs in the pressure cooker in just 2 minutes! This foolproof method is quick, easy and perfect for Sunday breakfasts or meal prep.

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Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding
Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding

This Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding is the kind of dessert that instantly makes a cold night feel cosy. With a soft fudgy chocolate sponge on top and a rich fudgy sauce underneath, it’s pure comfort food made from simple pantry staples. Serve it warm with ice cream, cream or custard for an easy family dessert everyone will love.

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Matchsticks
Matchsticks

Indulge in the simplicity and elegance of Jam and Cream Matchsticks, a perfect treat for any occasion. This easy-to-make dessert combines the light, crispy, flaky goodness of puff pastry with the creaminess of whipped cream and the sweet, fruity burst of your favourite jam.

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Pumpkin Scones Traybake
Pumpkin Scones Traybake

These Pumpkin Scones Traybake are soft, buttery and beautifully simple to make. Baked in one tray for minimal fuss, they’re perfect for lunchboxes, afternoon tea or serving warm with jam and cream.

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Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Red Velvet cake is a timeless classic which is admired for its striking red and white colour. This beautiful cake is loved for its soft, fluffy, tender crumb and subtle cocoa flavour.

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Marble Cake
Marble Cake

This beautiful marble cake combines swirls of vanilla, chocolate and rosewater cake topped with fluffy rosewater buttercream icing. Perfect for Mother’s Day, birthdays, high teas or whenever you feel like baking something a little special.

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Jelly Cheesecake Slice
Jelly Cheesecake Slice

Jelly Cheesecake Slice is an old classic dessert loved by all. Made up of three layers; a buttery biscuit base, a creamy cheesecake filling topped with strawberry jelly. It is so moreish, it’s hard to stop at one piece. Perfect for parties or a sweet afternoon pick-me-up.

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Individual Mocha Strawberry Tiramisu
Individual Mocha Strawberry Tiramisu

Delight your guests with this exquisite, egg-free tiramisu, boasting a luscious blend of mocha and strawberry flavours. Featuring lightly sweetened mascarpone cheese layered between mocha-infused sponge finger biscuits and topped with vibrant fresh strawberries. It's an irresistible dessert that will elevate any occasion.

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Nutella Hazelnut Croissant Pudding
Nutella Hazelnut Croissant Pudding

Elevate your dessert game with my stunning Nutella Hazelnut Croissant Pudding. This dessert masterpiece features golden, flaky croissants bathed in a rich and creamy Nutella hazelnut custard, topped with a sprinkle of hazelnuts for an added crunch. Perfect for special occasions or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this showstopper is guaranteed to impress at your next dinner party.

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Apple Sour Cream Slice
Apple Sour Cream Slice

Apples are in season, so let’s showcase their beauty in this delightful treat. Apple Sour Cream Slice! This easy-to-make recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. In honour of Mother’s day this week, I am sharing with you my Mum’s favourite slice she likes to share with her friends and family, which is loved by all. This one-bowl recipe is sure to impress your mum this Mother’s day. Turn a simple home brand cake mix into a sensational slice, which is ideal for morning tea, to dessert and anything in between.

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Peach Blossom Jelly Cakes
Peach Blossom Jelly Cakes

These Peach Blossom Jelly Cakes are a beautiful old-fashioned bakery favourite made with fluffy sponge cakes dipped in jelly, coated in coconut and filled with creamy mascarpone filling and a hidden raspberry surprise. Perfect for Mother’s Day, high tea or a nostalgic homemade treat.

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