Mother's Day baking projects for kids

Iced cupcakes with sprinkles on a white stand

1. Lemon curd & blueberry cake

Lemon and blueberry cake with white icing and purple flowers on top

This beautifully moist cake is a springtime treat the whole family will love – just make sure little hands don't get in there first! Serve with extra lemon curd and yogurt, and a license for a long relax...

2. Mixed fruit tart

This vibrant tart bursts with berry flavours and is sure to get five-star reviews from your family. It's also a good recipe for young chefs who might have an interest in learning the art of pastry. The dough can be made up to three days in advance, allowing an easy and stress-free assembly for Mother’s Day lunch.

3. Chocolate orange tart

chocolate tart on a plate with orange zest on top

This clever no-bake tart can be assembled almost entirely by little hands, they'll just need supervision when using the food processor. Start them early, experimenting with all-natural ingredients such as dates, coconut oil, ground almonds and raw cacao.

4. Vanilla cupcakes

Cupcakes on a stand with white and purple icing and sprinkles

These cute cupcakes will be a lovely surprise for mum. Kids can help by stirring up the simple sponge mixture and decorating with a swirl of buttercream. Get creative with food colourings and edible sprinkles for a special finish. If mum prefers something more chocolatey, try these amazing cocoa cupcakes instead.

5. Gluten-free shortbread

Tray of shortbread with a split biscuit on a plate

Bake a batch of gluten-free shortbread for Mum this Mother’s Day – perfect for her to enjoy with a cup of tea. With this recipe making 10-12 biscuits, there should be plenty to go around.

6. Lemon thumbprint cookies

Lemon thumbprint cookies on a yellow baking rack

These easy, three-step thumbprint cookies are perfect for baking with kids this Mother’s Day. With fewer than 10 ingredients – most of which you’ll already have in the cupboard – it’s a delicious and affordable way to show her you care.

7. Easy caramel cake

Need a celebration cake in a hurry? This foolproof caramel cake is made with storecupboard ingredients and ready in just an hour. It looks so impressive, no one will guess how easy it was.

8. Chocolate brownie cake

Chocolate brownie cake slice on a plate with kiwi, mango and yoghurt

Nothing says love like squidgy chocolate goo, and this five-star-rated recipe really couldn't be simpler. This is especially great for the nervous baker as it's pretty much fail-proof.

9. Luscious lemon pudding

Lemon pudding on a plate with strawberries and blueberries

Want to let the kids make something special to finish off a Sunday lunch? This lovely lemon pudding might be just the thing, and you should also be able to avoid a testing supermarket shop as it mainly uses storecupboard ingredients.

10. Easy blondies

Blondies on a baking tray with a plate next to it and a jug

These easy blondies pair well with a well-deserved cup of tea. Made in just two simple steps, they take no longer than 10 minutes to prep. Fill with white chocolate as stated in the recipe or swap it out for Mum’s preferred flavour.