Description
Celebrate Mother’s Day with this easy-to-make and delicious Happy Mother’s Day Cake! This moist and fluffy cake is perfect for honoring the special women in your life, featuring vibrant colors and rich flavors that everyone will love. Perfect for a Mother’s Day celebration or any sweet occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional for added flavor)
- 1 ½ cups whipped cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and sour cream to the dry ingredients and mix
until smooth. - Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, spread a generous layer of whipped cream over the cake.
- Top with fresh strawberry slices and dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.
- Serve and enjoy this delightful Happy Mother’s Day Cake!
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, you can substitute the butter with vegan butter and the milk with almond or oat milk.
- You can add different fruits like raspberries or blueberries as toppings for a colorful variation.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a bit of lemon zest or orange zest to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake Recipes, Mother's Day
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American