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Perfect Mother’s Day Cake Recipe with Easy Fresh Flower Decoration Ideas

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A simple, moist vanilla cake decorated with fresh edible flowers, perfect for Mother’s Day or special celebrations. Easy to make with pantry staples and minimal frosting skills required.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (or dairy-free milk like almond or oat milk)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened (use vegan butter if preferred)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons whole milk or cream (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)
  • Edible flowers such as pansies, violets, nasturtiums, or calendula (pesticide-free and safe to eat)
  • Optional: fresh herbs like mint or lavender for added fragrance

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a mixer on medium speed, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently after each addition until batter is thick but pourable.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Tap pans gently to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and tops are light golden.
  8. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar alternating with milk, beating until fluffy and spreadable. Add vanilla and salt last, adjusting sweetness as needed.
  10. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread a thick layer of frosting evenly on top. Add second layer and cover entire cake with a thin crumb coat. Chill for 15 minutes.
  11. Apply a final thick, smooth layer of frosting. Arrange fresh edible flowers and herbs on top, trimming stems to sit flat and nestling gently into frosting.
  12. Refrigerate cake for at least 30 minutes to set frosting. Remove from fridge about 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not rush creaming butter and sugar to trap air for a light texture. Use parchment paper for easy cake release. Chill crumb coat before final frosting. Rinse and dry flowers gently to prevent wilting. If frosting is too stiff, add milk; if too runny, add powdered sugar. Bake both layers simultaneously if possible to save time.

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