There’s no denying Mom deserves a sweet treat on her special day — as well as a special cocktail or two (hint, hint) — but how do you pick when there are so many delicious recipes to choose from? We’ve narrowed it down to some of our favorites, including this pretty and impressive alternative to cake: pavlova. It's deceptively simple to make. Basic meringue is flavored with tangy buttermilk, sweet honey and fragrant vanilla before it’s baked. Once the meringue cools it’s dressed up with a little whipped cream and fresh fruit for a dessert that Mom is sure to love.

If you don’t have a trifle dish, layer your ingredients in a large glass bowl or individual glasses instead. As long as you can see through to the deliciously colorful layers, you’ll end up with an impressive dessert.

Treat Mom like royalty with this classic Swedish cake. It's elegant and delicious with a pillowy, creamy interior. Recipes for the cake vary, but most bakers agree on layers of tender sponge cake, raspberry jam, pastry cream and a generous dome of whipped cream. Everything is covered in sweet marzipan, usually tinted green, with a pink rose on top for a charming finish.

Because cupcakes are way more creative than a flower bouquet! Show Mom how much you care by baking a dozen daisy-topped treats. Use kitchen shears to slice marshmallows into petal shapes and place yellow nonpareils as each flower’s center.