Surprise your mom with a homemade treat she’ll love! While flowers and gifts are wonderful, there’s something extra special about a homemade treat—especially when it’s made with love. A self-made cake is a perfect gift that shows appreciation and thoughtfulness. Whether it’s the first time you’re baking or you’ve dabbled in the kitchen before, this simple layered cake is a perfect way to make your mom’s day unforgettable.
This beautiful cake is light, creamy, and beautifully topped with fresh and dried fruits, making it delicious and a delight to look at. Serve it chilled for the best texture, and pair it with a warm cup of tea, a latte, or even a refreshing fruit-infused water for a complete experience. Served with love, care, and appreciation, this Mother's Day cake will surely bring a smile to your mom’s face.
For other easy cakes, take a look at our sugar-free strawberry cake that's also 100% sugar-free, our absolutely irresistible apple sheet cake, or consider surprising your mom with a savory sushi cake or Danish pastries with cream cheese! You might also want to have a look at our sugar-free baking guide for extra tips on substituting sugar with natural sweeteners in baked products.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy and quick: Perfect for beginners, especially teens looking to impress their moms without too much hassle.
- Simple ingredients: Made with pantry staples like flour, eggs, and monk fruit sweetener.
- Customizable toppings: Use your mom’s favorite fruits and berries for a personal touch.
- Light and delicious: The fluffy cake layers and creamy filling create a delightful, not-too-sweet dessert.
Ingredients
Cake Layers:
- Eggs: Eggs give the cake its structure and fluffiness. Make sure they're refrigerated, not at room temperature (!), for better mixing.
- All-purpose flour: This is the base of your cake. Sift it to keep the layers light and airy.
- Monk fruit sweetener: A great sugar substitute that keeps the cake sweet without the calories. It also blends well with the other ingredients.
- Salt: Just a pinch balances the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor.
Cream Filling:
- Heavy cream: Whipped into soft peaks, it makes the filling light and fluffy.
- Cream cheese: Adds a rich, tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the cake.
- Monk fruit sweetener: Keeps the filling sweet but not overwhelming.
Topping:
- Fresh and dried fruits/berries: Choose your mom’s favorites! Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or dried apricots all work beautifully. They add color and a refreshing burst of flavor.
Directions
Prepare the cake layers:
- Preheat the oven to 365°F (185°C). Meanwhile, separate egg whites from yolks and place them into medium-sized bowls.
- Add 7 tablespoon of the sweetener to the yolks, adding the remaining 2 tablespoon and a pinch of salt to the egg whites.
- Whisk the yolks until the mixture increases in volume by approx. ⅓ and becomes significantly lighter, then add flour and mix with a spoon or a mixer to combine.
- Whip the egg whites until stiff foam. Slowly fold into the egg yolk and flour mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, pour the batter into the baking sheet, and level with a spoon or spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the batter rises and becomes light golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, set aside to cool completely, then cut into 3 equal pieces.
Make the cream filling:
- Add sweetener and cream cheese to a mixing bowl and mix until uniform.
- Add cold heavy cream and whisk until stiff.
Assemble the 3-layer cake:
- Take the first cake layer and cover it with a generous amount of the filling cream, add the second cake layer on top and cover it with the cream. Finally, place the last cake layer on top, followed by a finishing layer of cream.
- Arrange the fresh and dried fruits/berries on top. Get creative and make a beautiful pattern! If you're a more confident baker, consider decorating with buttercream flowers.
Chill and serve:
Let the cake chill in the fridge for at least 60 minutes before serving (leave it overnight for best results).
Extra Tips for Teen Bakers
- Fold the whipped egg whites slowly: When folding in the egg whites, be gentle. Overmixing can make the cake less fluffy.
- Cold ingredients: It's advised to use cold eggs and cream cheese straight from the fridge.
- Customize the toppings: Use your mom’s favorite fruits or even add some chocolate shavings (consider using sugar-free) for an extra touch.
- Practice safety: Always be careful when using the oven and handling hot pans. Ask for help if needed!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can substitute it 1:1. The sweetness will be the same, but it will no longer be a sugar-free cake!
Absolutely! You can make the cake layers a day ahead and assemble the cake on the special day.
All-purpose flour works best for this recipe, but cake flour can be used for an even lighter texture. Avoid whole wheat flour, as it can make the cake too dense.
No worries! You can use a whisk, but be prepared for a little arm workout. It just takes a bit more effort to get the eggs fluffy.
Sugar-Free Mother's Day Cake (Easy Recipe For The Best Mom)
Ingredients
Cake Layers
- 9 eggs
- 9 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 9 tablespoon sweetener (monk-fruit or erythritol-based; can be replaced with sugar)
- 2-3 drops vanilla extract
- ⅓ teaspoon salt
Cream
- 2 ½ cups (500 g) cream cheese (Philadelphia or similar)
- 1 ½ cups (350 g) heavy cream
- 3.5 oz (100 g) sweetener
Decoration
- 1 cup fresh and/or dried fruits and berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 365°F (185°C). Meanwhile, separate egg whites from yolks and place them into medium-sized bowls.
- Add 7 tablespoon of the sweetener to the yolks, adding the remaining 2 tablespoon and a pinch of salt to the egg whites.
- Whisk the yolks until the mixture increases in volume by approx. ⅓ and becomes significantly lighter, then add flour and mix with a spoon or a mixer to combine.
- Whip the egg whites until stiff foam. Slowly fold into the egg yolk and flour mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, pour the batter into the baking sheet, and level with a spoon or spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the batter rises and becomes light golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, set aside to cool completely, then cut into 3 equal pieces.
- Meanwhile, prepare the filling cream: add sweetener and cream cheese to a mixing bowl and mix until uniform. Add cold heavy cream and whisk until stiff.
- Assemble the cake: Take the first cake layer and cover it with a generous amount of the filling cream, add the second cake layer on top and cover it with the cream. Finally, place the last cake layer on top, followed by a finishing layer of cream. Decorate with your favorite berries, fruits, or other toppings.
Notes
- It's important to use cold cream cheese and heavy cream so the cream doesn't become grainy.
- If you're OK with using sugar, feel free to replace the sugar-free sweetener with regular table sugar.
This recipe makes for a heartfelt and delicious surprise for Mother’s Day or even a mom's birthday cake! It’s simple enough for beginners but special enough to show mom just how much she’s loved. Happy and safe baking!
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