Mothers Day 2025: 7-Step Recipe For A Cake Mom Will Love

Step 1:

You’ll need: 1½ cups flour, 1 cup sugar, ½ cup butter, 2 eggs, ½ cup milk, 1½ tsp baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

Step 2:

Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.

Step 3:

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4:

Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.

Step 5:

Alternately add the dry mix and milk to the butter mixture, stirring until smooth.

Step 6:

Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 7:

Let it cool completely, then frost with your mom’s favorite icing—maybe add fresh berries or a heartfelt message on top!