Mom is hard to shop for – nothing ever seems to be good enough for her, and ever year seems like a new challenge – what to get mom for Mother’s Day, and how to outdo your siblings! Well, how about a cake? We all know Moms are a sucker for things handmade by her children (macaroni necklaces, am I right?), and everything made with your own two hands has a special meaning to her.
Today more than ever, show her how much you love and cherish her by whipping up something delicious for her – a sweet cake. Make it part of a bigger Mother’s Day brunch, a sweet ending for a Mother’s Day lunch, or just as a stand-alone gift that you can drop off for her to savor (we have great cake recipes that can be made in single-serve or small portions).
Our Mother’s Day Cake Recipe lineup will help you decide and bake something she’s guaranteed to love! If she’s a fan of all things chocolate, our Chocolate Ganache Tart is a MUST – and don’t forget the sea salt flakes for that flourishing finishing touch. If you’re looking for a gluten-free option, try the Chocolate Marquise Flourless Cake, a dense and fudgy torte topped with your favorite jam and dollops of decadent whipped cream. Another great option? A classic Tiramisu Cake – our version is made with fully cooked eggs instead of raw, which makes it perfectly suitable for young children and pregnant women.
If you’re looking for something bright and fresh to bake for Mom, our Passion Fruit Mousse Tart is the way to go. It’s made with our best-selling Passion Fruit Frozen Puree, whipped into an airy mousse that’s layered on top of a scrumptious but light butter crust. Or how about this incredible Ricotta Cake with fresh fruit topping? It’s the most amazing combination of dense and savory-sweet ricotta cheese with a light fresh fruit layer on top – we picked citrus and strawberries for ours, but you can pick whatever looks good and seasonal at the farmer’s market (red fruits like raspberries would taste and look divine, or go for tropical with mango and a few chocolate shavings.
Still not decided? Well, if Mom’s taste run more towards classics, these two traditional options are just the thing. An Apple Crumble cake that is sure to please (and can be delivered with her favorite bag of coffee beans or imported tea for an indulgent moment), or a Caramel Upside Down Cake that is a bit more laborious, but delivers big flavor and is worth every single minute it takes to prepare.
No matter what kind of cake Mom likes, make sure you include a big bunch of the prettiest spring blooms you can find (even if they’re from your own backyard), with a heartfelt note or card (bonus points for DIY) telling her how much you love her and how grateful you are for her.