Unbeatable Bakes and Sweet Treats to Impress on Mother’s Day



There’s nothing quite like baking for Mother’s Day! This Sunday, why not spoil Mum with an array of freshly baked treats and sweet dishes that show your appreciation? 

With a stunning line-up that includes rum balls, maple mocha buns and a macadamia nut cheesecake, we’re sure our selection of sweet treats will impress Mum on her special day.

These homemade delights are all created with love and care, with each bite infused with irresistible flavours that will have the whole family coming back for more. 

Maple and Macadamia Nut Cheesecake

Indulge in a decadent slice of our maple macadamia cheesecake. This delicate dessert celebrates rich flavours and creamy textures – perfect for mums with a sweet tooth!  

The buttery biscuit base is topped with a velvety smooth cheesecake filling that’s infused with the natural sweetness of pure maple syrup 

Bring those Australian flavours to the table by adding a handful of roasted macadamia nuts to the caramel topping and spreading over the cheesecake for a nutty crunch in every bite.  

This macadamia nut cheesecake is sure to be a showstopper dessert for Mother’s Day that any mum won’t be able to resist!

Berry and Maple Pavlova

Another option for impressing this Mother’s Day is our delicious recipe for berry pavlova. 

This meringue-based dessert is delicately sweetened with maple sugar and infused with hints of vanilla and white vinegar for a well-rounded flavour. 

The freshly baked meringue layers are light and airy, with a creamy, maple-infused filling stacked high with whipped cream and topped with fresh berries for a burst of freshness and colour.  

Enhance the berry pavlova even further with a drizzle of maple syrup and voila: you have a dish guaranteed to impress Mum this Sunday.

Maple Rum Balls

Our maple rum balls are the ultimate treat this Mother’s Day!  

These bite-sized balls are made with a blend of sweet biscuits, maple syrup and a hint of dark rum, all rolled into a delicious, moreish treat.  

Each bite is filled with cinnamon and vanilla and coated in desiccated coconut for added sweetness.  

Whether you’re having these alongside other treats or simply savouring them on their own, our maple rum balls are the perfect grown-up treat for gifting this Mother’s Day!

Sticky Maple Mocha Buns

Whip up a batch of these homemade maple mocha buns, which will go down a treat for Mother’s Day. 

Soft, pillowy dough infused with the rich flavour of pure maple syrup is rolled out and generously filled with a mixture of soft butter, maple sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom, with each bite bringing a sense of warmth and sweetness. 

Glaze these maple buns with pure maple syrup for extra indulgence and serve them fresh out of the oven.  

Whether baking these for a special Mother’s Day brunch or surprising your mum with a sweet morning treat, these cinnamon buns are sure to be a favourite.

Maple Pumpkin Pie

Our maple pumpkin pie recipe is true to season, with this delicious dessert filled with the natural sweetness of maple syrup and complemented with the earthy flavours of ripe pumpkin.  

A crisp, golden crust holds the pie filling, complete with puréed pumpkin, maple syrup and a subtle hint of warming spices.  

The rich flavours will have Mum savouring every forkful, making it the perfect centrepiece dessert fit for a Mother’s Day celebration.  

Serve this maple pumpkin pie either warmed or chilled and paired back with your drink of choice!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Maple syrup is a natural and delicious ingredient, making it perfect for baking this Mother’s Day – be sure to grab a bottle from your local supermarket ahead of Sunday to make your celebrations extra sweet!

Looking for more brilliant bakes and sweet treats to mark a special occasion? Make sure to check out our full range of maple syrup recipes!

Did you know?

Pure Canadian maple syrup is 100% vegan

Pure Canadian maple syrup is 100% natural, so is completely vegan! Packed with vitamins and minerals, maple syrup is an ideal replacement for honey, as well as some refined sugars and artificial sweeteners due to its additional health benefits. 

Maple is a natural sugar containing vitamins and minerals

Pure Canadian maple syrup is a natural product, with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. But did you know it’s also a source of the minerals manganese and riboflavin?

Maple syrup can be used in a wide variety of sweet and savoury dishes

Pure Canadian maple syrup can add rich and sweet flavours to almost any meal, with breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes all benefitting from the addition of this natural sweetener.

A Source of Natural Energy

Maple syrup is a natural source of energy. Check out how maple can act as fuel before, during, and after exercise.