A cake is enough to make any occasion festive. And it is one of the most thoughtful gifts when you make it with your hands for a loved one, especially for your mom. Cakes are not only fun to eat, but they also show a sense of love and care when you craft them, especially for your mom. It is also one of the best ways to show off the skills you learned from her.
With eye-catching details and a frosting that tells a story, you can craft a special cake by putting in all the things loved by your mom. If she’s a fruit fan, a fruity cake must be a good idea. Or if she likes everything chocolate, you can make the cake chocolatey.
Even if you are not that much of a baker, making a cake is easier than you think. With just a handful of ingredients and some easy frosting tips, you can whip up a beautiful cake effortlessly. Try out these simple recipes for a beautiful Mother's Day gift.
7 Delicious Cake Recipe Ideas For Mother’s Day
1) Oreo Cake
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Oreo cake is the easiest no-bake cake that you can make ahead of time without much effort. All it takes is layering a sweetened cream cheese mix on top of an Oreo cookie bed in a cake tin and letting it sit in the freezer for a few hours. You can make it the night before and let it sit in the fridge overnight. Optionally, you can top it with berries and fresh fruits.
2) Strawberry Cheesecake
Another no-bake recipe. This cake is especially for summer days when the heat is at its peak. For the crust, you can use growing graham crackers or lotus biscuits. For the filling, mix heavy cream and vanilla with whipped cream, beaten cream cheese, sugars, lemon zest, lemon juice, strawberry shreds and whole pieces. You can add agar agar to make the cake hold its shape or use cornstarch for thickening.
3) Chocolate Pound Cake
A simple pound cake with flavours of chocolate and vanilla can be the most comforting breakfast treat. With cocoa flour mix, beaten butter, eggs and some coffee powder, this cake can be made within an hour and turns out extremely satisfying.
4) Easy Crumb Cake
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Whether it's breakfast or brunch, crumb cake is delicious to eat anytime. The buttery and crumbly crust hides a softcore, making every bite taste like heaven. You can add more flavours by including some fresh seasonal berries or some chocolate chips.
5) Lemon cake
For the soothing refreshments in the sweltering heat of summer, what can be more satisfying than the zestiness of lemon? This lemon cake embodies the fresh flavours of lemon in a soft and creamy cake layered with fluffy cream. Garnish it with pickled lemon slices and serve chilled for more flavour.
6) Chocolate Brownie Cake
The decadent richness of Chocolate Brownie Cake never fails to impress. The fudgy layers of chocolate melt in the mouth with every bite, delightful to the taste buds. Topped with berries and chilled ice cream, this cake feels like the most gratifying treat.
7) Mixed Berry Cake
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Taking advantage of the seasonal berry produce, you can make a berrylicious cake with lots of berries folded in a luscious cake batter. Fold some mixed berries including raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and cherries in the cake batter and bake the cake to perfection. As the heat gets up, the berries start to meld their juicy citrus flavours, making every bite a heavenly pleasure. Garnish the cake with berries to make it more appealing.
This Mother's Day, surprise your mom with a handmade cake and impress her with your baking skills. With easy recipes and a handful of ingredients, you won't need a degree in baking to make these delicious cakes from scratch.