Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re like me, you also want to do something special for your mother. What’s a better way to show your love by baking her a delicious cake?

Whether your mom has a sweet tooth or prefers something a little more savory, I’ve got you covered with easy cake recipes that are sure to impress.

To help you out, here’s a list of 13 cake recipes that are sure to make your mom feel loved and appreciated. So let’s get started!

This simple yet delicious cake is perfect for any occasion, including Mother’s Day. You can add some fresh berries on top for an extra pop of color.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C.
2. Prepare cake pan by flouring, and greasing it.
3. Take flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and mix.
4. Add softened butter and stir. Then add milk and vanilla extract to flour mixture and mix well.
5. Pour cake mix into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check after baking. Decorate your cake.

If your mom is a chocolate lover, this rich and decadent cake is sure to make her day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup hot water

Instructions:

1. Grease a cake pan and preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Mix all purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and cocoa powder.
3. Add Vanilla essence and vegetable oil to the mixture.
4. Gradually pour water into the batter while mixing until smooth.
5. Bake it for 30-35 minutes in pre greased pan or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Let it cool for 10 minutes before decorating.

Read more: https://www.beingmomandmore.com/9-quick-and-easy-breakfast-recipes-for-toddlers/

This light and refreshing cake is perfect for summers. It’s also a great option if your mom prefers something less sweet.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Lemon Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a cake pan with butter or cooking spray.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
5. Fill up the baking pan with batter and bake for 30 minutes before dressings.

This classic cake is always a crowd-pleaser and adding a cream cheese frosting takes it to the next level.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F
2. Take large bowl, mix together the grated carrots, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract and combine with flour.
4. Pour the batter into a greased dish to bake.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, Let cool before slicing and serving.

This vibrant cake is not only beautiful to look at but also delicious to eat. The cream cheese frosting complements the rich cocoa flavor perfectly.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs(optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• Cream cheese frosting (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Place aside two cake pans that have been greased.
2. Take flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder and mix together.
3. Add vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, red food colouring, and white vinegar and mix.
4. Distribute the batter evenly in the prepared cake pans.
5. After 25 to 30 minutes of baking take a toothpick put into the centre of the cakes should come out clean.
6. If you want to frost the cakes with cream cheese icing, let them cool completely first.

If your mom is a fan of coconut, she’ll love this fluffy and moist cake. You can even add some toasted coconut flakes on top for an extra crunch.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan.
2. Take a large mixing bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt together.
3. Add Water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix well until smooth.
4. Add the can of coconut milk to the mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
5. Put the batter in the baking pan and top the batter with coconut flakes.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
7. Before slicing and serving, allow the cake to cool fully.

This cake is a hybrid between banana bread and cake, making it the perfect option for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1. 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a cake pan.
2. Flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt need to be combined in a separate bowl. The dry ingredients should be added gradually while stirring the banana mixture.
3. Insert a toothpick in the centre to check if it come out clean after baking the batter for 25 to 30 minutes.
4. Let the cake cool for a few minutes before removing from pan.
5. Once your Banana Bread Cake has cooled, slice it up and enjoy!

This classic dessert is perfect for springtime. The combination of fresh strawberries and whipped cream is simply irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of butter.
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 2 cups of fresh strawberries, sliced
• Whipped cream, for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven at 375 degree.
2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl together.
3. Add butter to the bowl and work it into the flour mixture.
4. Add and wisk milk into flour mixture until it comes together in a knead dough.
5. Roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut it into circles using a biscuit cutter.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown on a baking tray and sheet.
7. Let the shortcakes cool completely before assembling.
8. To assemble, slice each shortcake in half horizontally and layer with sliced strawberries and whipped cream.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Read more: https://www.beingmomandmore.com/quick-breakfast-recipes-to-keep-you-going-until-lunch/

This retro cake is making a comeback, and for good reason. The caramelized pineapple and cherry topping is simply divine.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 can pineapple rings, drained
• Maraschino cherries
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Melt the butter in cake pan and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
3. Arrange pineapple rings on brown sugar, a cherry in the center.
4. Take flour, baking powder, and salt to whisk together.
5. Whisk the butter and sugar until light and creamy and ad to cake mixture.
6. Stir in vanilla extract.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture,with milk and mix.
8. Pour the batter on pineapples in the cake pan.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, Let cool for 5 minutes before inverting on a serving plate.

If your mom loves coffee, she’ll adore this Italian classic. The layers of sponge cake and mascarpone cheese are heavenly.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup espresso or strong coffee
• 1/4 cup coffee liqueur
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder

Instructions:

1. In a blow combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
2. Add vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, red food colouring, and white vinegar and mix.
3. Distribute the batter evenly in the prepared cake pans.
4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, mix together espresso and coffee liqueur.
6. Cut the sponge cake into small cubes and arrange them in baking dish. Pour the espresso mixture over the cake cubes.
7. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
8. Whip cream until it forms even layer on cake.
9. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the cake layer.
10. Repeat with another layer of cake cubes soaked in espresso mixture.
11. Sprinkel cocoa powder over the top of the cake and refrigerate for 2 hours.

This German classic is perfect for chocolate lovers. The layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries are simply irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 1 box chocolate
• 1 bowl flour
• 2 tps baking powder, 2tps baking soda
• 1 tps salt.
• 1 can cherry pie filling
• 1 tub whipped cream
• Chocolate shavings (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), In separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.with milk and curd.
2. Pour the batter into two 9-inch round cake pans and bake for the recommended time.
3. Once the cakes have cooled, place one layer on a cake plate and spread a layer of cherry pie filling on top.
4. Place the second cake layer on top of the cherry filling and spread whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake.
5. If desired, sprinkle chocolate shavings over the whipped cream for a finishing touch.
6. Let the cake chill in refrigerator before serving.

This cake is perfect for fall, but it’s delicious all year round. The combination of cinnamon and apples is simply divine.

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups peeled and diced apples

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven and grease a cake pan.
2. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl.
3. Add butter, sugar, eggs (optional) and vanilla and beat them well in the mixture.
4. Fold in the diced apples.
5. Pour batter in prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Let the cake cool.
7. Serve the apple cake as is, or dust it with powdered sugar or drizzle with caramel sauce, if desired. Enjoy!

This colorful cake is perfect for kids and adults alike. The rainbow sprinkles will make your mom feel like a kid again.

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Grease and flour a cake pan.
3. Take flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and mix.
4. Add milk and vanilla extract, mix until combined and then butter.
5. Add rainbow sprinkles.
6. Put the prepared batter in cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it to avoid cracks.
8. Serve with your favorite frosting or whipped cream, and top with more rainbow sprinkles if desired.

So there you have it, easy cake recipes for your mom on Mother’s Day (or any day, really).

Put on your apron, preheat your oven, and get ready to show your mom just how much you care.

Happy Baking!