Mother’s Day Cake Recipes
By Caro
Here you will find various cake recipe, some easy & some more difficult. A lot of which, as suitable as a thank you gift for Mother's Day. In the UK it is on Sunday the 19th March this year (2023), & in the US & other countries it is 14th May.
All recipes include thorough instructions & there will also be a Kids Baking section to get them helping too. Some recipes which I have reviewed, are also suitable. Please note that at this time, not all recipes have been moved over on to this new improved version of the site here. But please check back regularly, as I am adding daily. For different kind sof Mother’s Day recipe ideas, go to my Mother’s Day Page.
BUNDT CAKES

MINI LEMON DRIZZLE & POPPY SEED BUNDT CAKES
Try my simple method, to make these zesty little cakes. Drizzled with lemon syrup, they are topped off with zesty lemon glaze and touch of lemon zest! A true Lemon Lovers’ recipe 🙂
Go to Mini Lemon Drizzle Bundt Cakes recipe
Or try the full size bundt cake below:

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT BUNDT CAKE – Recipe Review
Read my review on this easy chocolate and hazelnut bundt cake, by Lynn @Tasty Bake’s Kitchen.

DEVIL’S FOOD BUNDT CAKE
Looking for a super simple cake? Are a beginner baker, or just wanting something with minimal decorating skills required? Look no further than this Devil’s Food Bundt Cake.

MINI CARROT BUNDT CAKES
Easy mini carrot bundt cake recipe made in silicone mini bundt cases. Simply decorated with orange cream cheese frosting.

CHOCOLATE ORANGE EASTER MINI BUNDT CAKES With A Surprise Inside
Super easy and quick butter & egg-free chocolate cake used for these mini bundt cakes, with Easter surprise inisde.

MINI GINGERBREAD BUNDT CAKES
Super simple version of my gingerbread cake, made in mini bundt cases. Leave as is, or top with some glaze & crystalized ginger pieces for an easy but tasty sweet treat.
Go to Mini Gingerbread Bundt Cakes
More Bundt Cakes – apple cinnamon bundt cake, mini chocolate bundts, pineapple upside down bundt cake, gluten free carrot bundt cake, or chocolate & Pumpkin Bundt cake

FIG & POLENTA BUNDT CAKE – A RECIPE REVIEW
Read my review and try out this recipe with my recommendations and conversions
LAYER CAKES

FUNFETTI SPRINKLE CAKE FOR BEGINNERS
Full tutorial for all the components to make this funfetti cake, filled with sprinkles in the batter, and paired with a vanilla buttercream. This makes a BIG cake, so suitable for special occasions. But you can bake smaller using my how to reduce a cake article.

CLASSIC VICTORIA SANDWICH CAKE FOR BEGINNERS
Learn how to make this iconic British layer cake, and tips for a successful rise.

CARROT CAKE – With Cream Cheese Frosting
4 layer or 2 layer, decorated cake with fondant carrots photo tutorial. Or try in a bundt tin.


RASPBERRY SWIRL VICTORIA SANDWICH CAKE
The classic British bake but with a twist! Raspberry jam in the batter. (Photo by Mrs D).

SUMMER BERRY GRIESTORTE
This Summer Berry Griestorte, is a light cream filled Genoise layer cake, packed with beautiful berries. Includes tips for a successful Genoise.
Go to Summer Berry Griestorte

BUTTER & EGG-FREE CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE
Egg & Butter Free Chocolate Layer Cake, is a super simple & quick recipe & one you can whip up with whatever you have in the cupboard or fridge. Very versatile, it can be used in different ways & made Vegan, dairy-free, egg-free & lactose free. A great base chocolate layer cake, sandwich with cream, jam & fresh fruit – or whatever you like!
Butter & Egg-free Chocolate Layer Cake
Or try my Chocolate Victoria Sandwich Cake
LOAF STYLE CAKES

PINEAPPLE & COCONUT BANANA BREAD
Tropical twist on the banana bread classic bake.
Go to Pineapple & Banana Bread Recipe.
Or the original classic Easy Banana Bread
NEW FOR 2023!!!

EASY GINGERBREAD CAKE
*Includes where in the states & Canada, to buy Golden Syrup & Black Treacle. Or try the cute little mini bundt cakes.

MADEIRA CAKE PLUS BONUS CRANBERRY ORANGE VERSION
Classic Madeira Cake recipe, and also a fresh cranberry orange version.

TRAYBAKES, SQUARES & SLICES

CARROT CAKE SLICES
Carrot cake on a smaller scales, a traybake, paired with orange cream cheese frosting. Makes 16 small carrot cake squares or slices.

COCONUT PARADISE SLICES
And easly layered traybake, with a type of shortbread, jam and coconut cake topping.

PROPER GOOEY CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
Try the original version or one of my two other varieties.
Also works with Gluten free Flour, see recipe.
Brownies For All Occasions
Spring, Easter, Birthday’s, Halloween, Christmas….

RASPBERRY COCONUT LAMINGTONS
Lamingtons are Australia’s light, coconut Sponge cakes made from a Genoise sponge. Traditionally dipped in chocolate and then coated in coconut, raspberry jam is a popular alternative.
Or try super simple Raspberry & Coconut Sponge Squares:

LEMON CURD OAT BARS
Try these easy to make oat bars, with lemon curd filling, or apricot jam alternative.

SIMPLE BOILED FRUIT CAKE
Mrs D’s easy, British boiled fruit cake. No decoration required, and with the high dried fruit content, this fruit cake can last weeks.
CUPCAKES & MUFFINS

CHOCOLATE CARDAMOM CUPCAKES
Super simple, beginner recipe, one-bowl, 1 hour recipe, that can be made Vegan, or dairy, butter, egg-free too. Cardamom hint in the cake, and espresso flavoured buttercream.

HEALTHIER BANANA BREAD MUFFINS
Try my easy ‘healthier’ Banana bread muffins, made usign wholemeal flour and less butter & sugar.
GLUTEN FREE BAKES

FLOUR-FREE (GLUTEN FREE) CHOCOLATE SWISS/JELLY ROLL With Fresh Cream & Cherry Jam
Gluten Free Chocolate Swiss/Jelly Roll recipe
Flour free Chocolate Swiss Roll video tutorial
Or use the Chocolate Orange vertion of my Yule Log recipe – Chocolate Orange Yule Log

GLUTEN FREE CARROT BUNDT CAKE – With Cream Cheese Frosting
Gluten free version of my classic carrot cake, baked in a bundt pan.
*Can also be made non-gluten free
Gluten free Carrot Cake Recipe
More ‘special recipes’ – gluten free, egg-free, butter-free etc, on the Cake recipes page.
Go to my full Cake Recipe Page
See also my Spring & Easter Cakes
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Happy Baking & Making
Happy Tummies & Memories!
Caro xx
