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Mothers Day Desserts

Easy Recipes to Tempt Mom's Sweet Tooth

By Stephanie Gallagher, About.com

These Mothers Day desserts are fun and easy to make. And they taste wonderful. Remember, even if the meal is a disaster, as long as dessert is good, that's all she'll remember!

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate Covered StrawberriesStephanie Gallagher
Chocolate covered strawberries make quite a statement on a buffet table. They are the perfect Mothers' Day dessert, because strawberries are in season.

Peach Dump Cake

Peach Dump CakeStephanie Gallagher
This peach dump cake makes a delicious end to a Mother's Day brunch or dinner. Bursting with peaches and a sweetened cream cheese filling, this peach dump cake is guaranteed to please mom!

Chocolate Brownies

Chocolate BrowniesStephanie Gallagher
The perfect balance of fudgy, chewy and cakey, these chocolate brownies are one of my favorite brownie recipes. If your mom is the type for whom dessert is synonymous with chocolate, this recipe is perfect for Mother's Day.

Lemon Bars

Lemon BarsStephanie Gallagher
Light and tart, these lemon bars are the perfect dessert any time of day. Bursting with fresh lemon flavor, these lemon bars are sure to be a hit with your guests on Mother's Day.

Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

Chocolate Tres Leches CakeStephanie Gallagher
Tres leches cake is one of the moistest cakes you'll ever taste. This version kicks it up a notch by making the cake with a chocolate base. A cake mix makes this recipe easy enough for kids to make.

Orange Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Orange Sour Cream Coffee CakeStephanie Gallagher
Moist and tender, this sour cream coffee cake has a hint of orange flavor that really makes it stand out. The dark chocolate chip streusel filling adds punch and that all-important ingredient: Chocolate!

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Ice Cream Sandwich CakeStephanie Gallagher
With just four ingredients, this ice cream sandwich cake is so easy, the kids can make it all by themselves.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet CupcakesStephanie Gallagher
These fun cupcakes are melt-in-your mouth good, just like the red velvet cake from which they are inspired. If you have time, make your own cream cheese frosting.

Blueberry Pie

Blueberry PieStephanie Gallagher
This blueberry pie is a cinch to make, because it uses a store-bought crust. It takes only a few minutes to prepare, but be sure to leave time for it to chill in the fridge.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer BarsStephanie Gallagher
Fans of german chocolate cake and peanut butter cups will adore this recipe. Sinfully sweet, these chocolate layer bars are easy enough for the kids to make by themselves.

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