19+ Mother's Day Cake Recipe Ideas Ignite Your Passion For Cooking!

Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• Whipped cream

To start, preheat your oven to 375°F and grease an 8-inch round cake pan. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add in the butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Slowly pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before slicing it in half horizontally.

Spread whipped cream on the bottom half of the cake and top with sliced strawberries. Place the top half of the cake on top and decorate with more whipped cream and strawberries. This light and tasty cake is perfect for a springtime Mother's Day celebration.

Chocolate Ganache Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, and mix well. Stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add this mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.

In a small bowl, mix the cocoa powder and boiling water until smooth. Add this to the cake batter and mix until well combined. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before adding the ganache.

To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just starts to simmer. Remove from heat and add in the chocolate chips. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Let the ganache cool for 10-15 minutes before pouring it over the cake. Decorate with fresh berries or chocolate shavings for an elegant and indulgent Mother's Day dessert.

With these mother's day cake recipe ideas, you can show your mom just how much she means to you. Get creative and add your own personal touch to make these cakes extra special. Happy baking!