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16 Mother’s Day cake recipes that’ll make mum feel special

Because effort means more.
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Mother’s Day is getting closer and it’s now time to decide how you’re going to make mum feel special this year. Buying her a gift is easy but the thing that really makes an impact? Effort. And there’s no better way to say ‘I love you’ than with something made from the heart to sweeten her up.

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We’ve got 16 recipes that span quick, easy, delicious and impressive. And if you want to really spoil her, go pick some fresh blooms from the garden and arrange them into a beautiful bouquet. Because the best gifts don’t have to cost money.

16 Mother’s Day cakes to cook for mum

The ultimate chocolate cake
(Credits: Andre Martin)

This is called the ultimate chocolate cake for a reason. Layered with three cakes and filled with a gorgeous ganache for a triple-layered treat.

White chocolate and raspberry cake
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Full of white chocolate, it’s definitely one for the sweet tooths!

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Caramel mud cake with figs, hazelnut and toffee
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This mud cake is easier than it looks. It’s got cream, caramel sauce and sticky toffee shards – what more could you want?

Pink champagne and vanilla bean cake
(Credits: Andre Martin)

Why just have champagne in your glass when you can have it in your cake, too?

Cupcakes
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Sprinkle cakes are a one size fits all in the form of dessert. Perfect for any occasion, even mothers day!

cake with white drip icing and crystallised rose petals on top and pistachio crumb
(Photography: Tim Roberts, styling Michele Cranston, recipes Jessica Brooke, food preparation Kathy Knudsen)

Nothing says I love you like this Persian love cake.

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Our most iconic recipes is this lime poppyseed cake. 20 years on and you still love it!

blueberry cheese cake with swirls of blueberry stew on top

It doesn’t just look impressive, but it tastes even better.

apple streusel cake
(Photography: Tim Roberts, styling Michele Cranston and Nonci Nyoni, recipe Clare Maguire)

This is the perfect treat for a special occasion, afternoon tea, dessert, or a sweet weekend bake.

This clever chequerboard design only takes 30 minutes to put together and 30 minutes to bake, but it will earn you the praise of all your friends.

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Beetroot, raspberry, chocolate and almond cake
(Credits: Andre Martin)

You wouldn’t know it but this cake has a secret ingredient: beetroot.

Fluffy, moist and full of citrus, you can’t go wrong with this orange chiffon cake.

You’ll definitely be sneaking this as a midnight snack once Mothers day is over!

Add fruity flair to your classic tea cake with lovely raspberries that shine like bright red rubies.

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best christmas dessert recipes
(Credits: Con Poulos photography)

These delicate desserts will be a delicious treat for any mum on her special day.

No-bake chocolate berry sponge cake

This towering no-bake berry treat, made with a store-bought chocolate sponge, is easy to assemble and delicious beyond words! Plus, it’ll be ready in 20 minutes.

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