Spring flavours and tasty garnishes update these time-honoured desserts just in time for Mother’s Day – or any other special celebration.

Here's our top 7 favourites: 

 

⭐WALNUT MOCHA TORTE

This elegant European-style torte layers walnut cake with coffee buttercream then envelops it all in mocha. 

 

⭐ STRAWBERRY VANILLA CHEESECAKE

This classic New York-style cheesecake gets an update with vanilla and strawberries.  

 

⭐ ORANGE CARROT BUNDT CAKE

Enjoy the moistness of a carrot cake and the elegance of a Bundt cake all in one.

 

⭐ CHOCOLATE CHIP ANGEL FOOD CAKE

Chocolate chips update this classic. 

 

⭐ TRIPLE-LEMON LAYER CAKE

Special occasions call for special desserts, and this one fills the bill. Moist lemon cake, a bright lemon custard and a simple lemon icing come together to create the ultimate springtime dessert. 

 

⭐ RHUBARB DREAM CAKE

With its pink rhubarb top, this light and fluffy cake is almost too pretty to eat!  Almost!

 

⭐ FLAKY STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE

A phyllo crust takes the heavenly combination of strawberries and cream to the next level in this pie.

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