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Mother’s Day Cake

Delightful Mother's Day Cake to Show Mom She's Loved

This Mother's Day Cake is delightful and simple to make, perfect for showing mom she's loved.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Sponge Cake
  • 5 large Egg Yolks Use at room temperature for smoother blend.
  • 1 cup Sugar Divide into two parts for yolk and meringue.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted butter.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Almond milk works as a non-dairy substitute.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be an alternative.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Consider gluten-free flour as an alternative.
  • 5 large Egg Whites Whipped to stiff peaks for aeration.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Optional but recommended for stability.
  • 1 teaspoon Vinegar Helps stabilize egg whites.
For Decoration
  • 1 bottle Food Gel Dye Choose gel for better consistency.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Mascarpone can be used for different consistency.
  • 1 cup Confectioners Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 pinch Dash Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 2 cups Fresh Fruit or Jam Seasonal fruits recommended.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cake pans
  • Parchment Paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut parchment paper into circles to fit the bottom of your cake pans, then trace your desired cake design on the paper. Grease the sides of the pans with vegetable oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, blend the egg yolks with half of the sugar until creamy and pale, about 2-3 minutes. Mix in the vegetable oil, whole milk, and vanilla extract.
  3. Sift the all-purpose flour and cornstarch together, then fold this mixture into the egg yolk batter until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with vinegar and the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture using a spatula, preserving as much air as possible.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. After baking, cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cool, decorate with whipped cream, colorful piped flowers, and fresh fruit or jam.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure egg yolks and whites are at room temperature for better fluffiness. Avoid over-mixing when folding in ingredients to maintain light texture.

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