Make your mother’s birthday memorable by baking her an exceptional treat!

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Bake your mother a cake that is made with love and affection. You can go through a few of these recipes to find a treat that will make their day extra special!

Coconut Angel Cake

This low-fat delicious treat is a soft and airy delight that moms will surely love! Start by preheating the oven to 350℉ and coat three 8” round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Line them with parchment paper, then grab a bowl to mix your dry ingredients.

Whisk in 3 cups of cake flour, 4 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar,  and ½ teaspoons kosher salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together 5 large egg whites and ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk until the mixture becomes frothy. 

Place your electric mixer on medium speed and beat the 1 cup of softened butter until smooth. Add in another half cup of coconut milk in small amounts and beat for 2-3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Lower the mixer’s speed before adding in your dry ingredients, and egg mixture in three partial additions. 

Once you have your batter, pour them equally over the 8” pans, and bake for 25-28 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the middle and see if it comes out clean to determine if your cake is cooked. Cool them completely before adding the frosting.

To make the frosting, use your electric mixer to whisk together a block of 8-ounce cream cheese and ¼ cup powdered sugar for about 4 minutes on medium speed. Add in 1 cup of heavy cream and beat until you have achieved stiff peaks.

Use another cup of heavy cream, whisked in the mixer for 2 minutes to frost the top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle your cake with toasted coconut, and serve!

Lemon Layer Cake

Make this stunning and elegant layered cake with a touch of zesty lemon flavors and smooth buttercream frosting. The folks at Chris’ Kitchen have an amazing assortment of cakes that feature this popular lemon taste. With the taste as bright as it looks, this cake will surely make your mother’s birthday extra special.

Here is an easy alternative that you can cook at home.

Start by preheating the oven to 350℉ and lining three 8” round pans with parchment paper, and non-stick cooking oil. Prepare your dry ingredients by mixing 2 ½ cups cake flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. 

Using an electric mixer, beat 1 cup butter on medium speed for 2-3 minutes. Incorporate 2 cups of granulated sugar in 3 additions, then pour 1 teaspoon vanilla. Set your mixer’s speed to low and gradually beat in the flour mixture alternating with 1 cup sour cream in partial additions. Finally, add in ¼ cup milk, ¼ cup lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest.

In another bowl, beat 4 egg whites at a high speed using your electric mixer to achieve soft peaks. Stir in a third of this mixture into your cake batter and gently fold the remaining egg whites. Pour the batter into the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool your cake completely before decorating.

Make your own frosting by beating 1 ½ cups of butter on medium speed, then adding your 16-ounce package of confectioners’ sugar. Beat in 1 ½ tsp vanilla, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 3 tbsp, lemon juice, 3 tbsp heavy cream until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Add in any decorations as you please and enjoy!

Birthdays have always been a special occasion for everyone. Since we were young, mothers organize our birthday parties and make sure that the guests have a great time. Often we forget that they deserve a bit more effort on their special days too. Take time off your busy schedules to make our family members feel extra love.