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How to Make a Mother’s Day Garden Flower Cake: A Fun Baking Project for Kids
This Mother’s Day, delight your mom with a homemade flower garden cake that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This project is perfect for kids who love to bake and want to give moms a special edible Mother’s Day gift! My 6 year old son @DashBakesTheGreats made me this cake as an early Mother’s Day gift so we could share it with you all to inspire your kids!
Using a store-bought cake, some simple decorations, and a bit of creativity, you can create a stunning edible flower cake that will wow mom! Here’s a step-by-step guide to making this beautiful and easy flower cake.
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Garden Flower Cake – Ingredients
- Store-bought chocolate loaf cake (or make your own with a cake mix or your favorite cake recipe)
- Chocolate frosting
- Chocolate cookie crumbs ( we used Oreo cookies)
- Edible flowers (like pansies, violets, or marigolds)
- Chocolate wafers (for the garden bed)
- A small wooden scoop or decorative garden tool (cleaned and washed)
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How to make a mother’s day flower cake
- Frost the Cake: Evenly spread chocolate frosting over the top and sides of the cake. This will be the “mud” for planting your flower garden.
- Add the ‘Soil’: Sprinkle chocolate cookie crumbs over the frosted top to create the look of soil. Make sure it’s well-covered to give a full earthy effect. We crushed Oreo cookies for the crumbs. Place cookies (twist them and remove the white filling) in a zipper plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Decorate with Edible Flowers: Now for the fun part—decorating with edible flowers! Place them gently into the ‘soil’ to mimic a blooming garden.
- Create the Garden Bed: To form the garden bed, vertically line chocolate wafers around the edges of the cake.
- Add the Finishing Touch: (Optional) Place a small wooden scoop on top of the cake to enhance the garden theme. It’s a cute detail that brings the whole look together.
- Enjoy the Presentation: Present your Mother’s Day flower garden cake on a serving plate surrounded by additional flowers for extra decoration. This makes a beautiful centerpiece for your Mother’s Day celebration.
Final Thoughts
This flower cake is a thoughtful and fun way to involve kids in preparing a special gift for Mother’s Day. It encourages creativity and gives them a chance to show their appreciation through baking. Enjoy making this sweet garden, and watch your mom’s face light up with joy!
Check out all of DashBakesTheGreats recipes here.
Garden Flower Cake
Ingredients
- Store-bought chocolate loaf cake (or make your own with a cake mix or your favorite cake recipe)
- Edible flowers (like pansies, violets, or marigolds)
- Chocolate wafers (for the garden bed)
- A small wooden scoop or decorative garden tool (cleaned and washed)
- Chocolate frosting (store bought or make your own)
Instructions
- Frost the Cake: Evenly spread chocolate frosting over the top and sides of the cake. This will be the "mud" for planting your flower garden.
- Add the 'Soil': Sprinkle chocolate cookie crumbs over the frosted top to create the look of soil. Make sure it's well-covered to give a full earthy effect. We crushed Oreo cookies for the crumbs. Place cookies (twist them and remove the white filling) in a zipper plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Decorate with Edible Flowers: Now for the fun part—decorating with edible flowers! Place them gently into the 'soil' to mimic a blooming garden.
- Create the Garden Bed: To form the garden bed, vertically line chocolate wafers around the edges of the cake.
- Add the Finishing Touch: (Optional) Place a small wooden scoop on top of the cake to enhance the garden theme. It’s a cute detail that brings the whole look together.
- Enjoy the Presentation: Present your Mother’s Day flower garden cake on a serving plate surrounded by additional flowers for extra decoration. This makes a beautiful centerpiece for your Mother’s Day celebration.
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Agnes Hsu is a mom of three and has been inspiring parents and kids to get creative with easy activities and family friendly recipes for over 10 years. She shares her love for creative play and kids food to her 2MM+ followers online. Agnes' commitment to playful learning and kindness has not only raised funds for charity but also earned features in prestigious nationwide publications.