Today I have the pleasure of sharing gluten-free Mother’s Day recipes, the favorite dessert recipes—most viewed on Mother’s Day–from my previous desserts site. But, first, Happy Mother’s Day to all who are mothers and “mother figures” today! You truly do such an important and appreciated job!
Now Back to Those Top 20 Gluten-Free Mother’s Day Dessert Recipes …
Starting with #20 and working our way to #1, they are:
#20 Two-Ingredient Homemade “Nestle Crunch” Bars from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures
#19 Almond Joy Bars from Elana’s Pantry
#18 Real Deal Chocolate Chip Cookies from Against All Grain
#17 Vanilla Macadamia Ice Cream from Daily Bites (unfortunately, neither this site nor this recipe is available now so check out one of these three delicious homemade ice cream recipes on gfe: Creme Brulee Ice Cream, Honey Cinnamon Grand Marnier Ice Cream, or Banana Ice Cream.
#16 Raw Lemon Strawberry Cheesecake from Sweet & Healthy Living (unfortunately, this site is no longer active so please check out my Lemon Cheesecake Pie or Mini Cheesecakes.)
#15 Sugar Cookies from Gluten-Free Homemaker (note that I’ve linked to the recipe on the Wayback Machine as the recipe on the original site is no longer active; be sure to scroll down a bit after you click on the link)
#14 Cool-Aid, Not Kool-Aid from Flo and Grace
#13 Coconut Rice Pudding from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free
#12 Sugar Crunch Coffee Cake from The Mommy Bowl
#11 Earthquake Cake from Premeditated Leftovers
#10 No-Bake Brownie Bites from Cassidy’s Craveable Creations
#9 Texas Sheet Cake from Simply Living Healthy
#8 Healthy Cadbury Crème Eggs from Chocolate-Covered Katie
#7 Perfect Pound Cake from yours truly, Gluten Free Easily
#6 Paleo Graham Crackers from Elana’s Pantry
#5 Chocolate Decadence from Flo and Grace
#4 No Joke Dark Chocolate Layer Cake from Zenbelly
#3 Dreamy Carrot Cake from Gluten Free Spinner
#2 Flourless Chocolate Cake from yours truly, Gluten Free Easily
And finally …#1 Angel Food Cake from Gluten-Free Homemaker via gfe! This is a very worthy dessert to be number one. I’ve enjoyed it firsthand and it’s an amazingly delicious cake. You can happily serve it to everyone and bring big smiles to their faces!
Isn’t it fantastic how much talent all these bloggers have? And phenomenal that they share it with us? And, last, the really tough question, which recipe will you make first?
Originally published May 12, 2013; updated May 7, 2022.
Cheryl Harris says
What an amazing lineup! Now I’m hungry.
Shirley says
Hey Cheryl–Thanks! Love that you all “voted” with your views. 🙂 And I am always hungry when sharing desserts here. 😉
Shirley
Alea says
What an amazingly delicious round up! I am honored to be included on the list. Happy Mother’s Day!
Shirley says
Hi Alea–“Amazingly delicious” is a very good description. 😉 Your Earthquake Cake is just irresistible! 🙂 Thanks for the Mother’s Day wishes! Hope yours was great, too!
Shirley
Debi says
I’m hungry, too!
Shirley says
Debi–That’s one of the “side effects” of visiting All Gluten-Free Desserts, especially when viewing roundups. 😉
Shirley
Adrienne @ Whole New Mom says
HI Shirley! Thanks for this. I bookmarked one I really want to make. (well, I’ll go back b/c it was late and night so I was looking quickly). I’m sharing now on my FB page. :).
Shirley says
Hey Adrienne–Thank you so much for sharing! Glad you found one you are really interested in making! 😉
Shirley
Linda says
Wow! I was completely surprised when I got to the end! It sure made me smile. All the recipes look so wonderful. This blog has been a terrific resource for finding delicious gluten-free desserts.
Shirley says
Hey Linda–What fun, huh? Congrats, dear! That Angel Food Cake of yours is a super winner of a recipe, obviously. 🙂 I’m so tickled that you and others have been enjoying All Gluten-Free Desserts … All the Time so much! I love sharing all of y’all’s amazing dessert recipes. 😉
Shirley
Alisa says
Holy cow, how did I miss some of these incredible desserts!! What a round-up Shirley.
Shirley says
Hi Alisa–I’m glad to hear that I’ve saved you from permanently missing some awesome desserts! There really are so many wonderful ones here with so much talent being featured. 🙂 And I love that you all are the voters for these desserts!
Shirley
Mary says
Wow, what a gorgeous spread of desserts! YUM I’m honored to be included in your list of top 20. Your site is deliciously addicting. : >
Mary
Shirley says
Hi Mary–I agree! You can thank all the readers who voted for your Dreamy Carrot Cake by their views. I know many have actually made it and loved it, which is the best vote of all! 🙂 And you’re quite right, looking at desserts is truly a delightful addiction. 😉
Shirley
Raia says
Oh my goodness. Chocolate decadence? That layer cake? And the ice cream, too! I’ve got to work my way through this list. 🙂 Thank you for sharing it at Savoring Saturdays, Shirley!
Shirley Braden says
Oh, yeah, there are some great ones here for sure! Looking forward to Savoring Saturdays again this week. 🙂
Shirley