Did you know Mothers Day is May 9th? That is only twenty-seven days you have to find the perfect gift!
Good thing you stopped here.
Over the course of the next twenty-seven days I am going to be sharing with you some simple yet tear-inducing gifts that your mom will love.
I mean love.
First up is the Mothers Day Cake.
You can do this! Just bake a cake then make swirly things on top. Mom's love swirly thingies!
But lets take it a step further.
Mom rocks right? She deserves something more. She deserve the little extra effort.
Can you see it? The swirls are actually made up of letters! (I did this before with my Spring Celebration Cake)
Its says, "happy mothers day" over and over and over again.
When you give mom her cake, she is going to feel so special. When you tell her that *you have devoted hours and hours to painstakingly writing out each individual letter to spell out 'happy mothers day' she is going to flip out.
*Disclaimer. Dont lie to your mom. This cake took me less then an hour to decorate.
I used a box mix for this cake. Devils Food.
For the fondant... (this is exciting news for me so I have a little drum roll going in my head)..
I made it from scratch!
Now. People have been telling me for over six months to make my own, but I was scared.
It seemed hard! There are so many ways to mess up! Its not going to look as nice and smooth as the store bought!
Psh-aw.
Nonsense.
It WAS easy! Here is the recipe I used. And here is a video on youtube about how to do it!
1 bag mini marshmallows
1 pound confectioners sugar
1 tbsp water
shortening for greasing hands and surface
(cake before I added little hearts)
So not only was it easy, it tastes Great!! I actually ate cake with fondant and I enjoyed it!
Plus, it is SO MUCH cheaper!
Thank you, bakers of the world, for sharing your secrets. My wallet and taste-buds are forever grateful.
Be sure to stop back for my next Fantastic Mothers Day Gift Idea. (imagine an announcer with a really deep voice saying that in a really significant way)
I promise you won't be disappointed!
Oh my goodness! That is GORGEOUS and adorable. I must admit that I'no a big fondant fan, It sure looks perfect. Bravo!
Posted by: Erica Lea | Apr 14, 2010 at 04:40 PM
super cute and creative but my wrist hurts just looking at it!
Posted by: Liz | Apr 14, 2010 at 08:00 PM
Once again you have seriously impressed me!
Posted by: Jamie @ Six Bricks High | Apr 14, 2010 at 08:28 PM
That is so adorable!! And thanks for sharing the fondant recipe...I just may try it someday!
Posted by: abby | Apr 15, 2010 at 08:13 AM
That is just so neat to see the tiny little letters! I don't know how you do that!!
Posted by: bp | Apr 15, 2010 at 01:12 PM
Ilike chocolate cake...# Easy-to-make chocolate cake mix.
# Bakes into a moist, delicious chocolate cake.
# Just stir together eggs, oil, water & mix, then bake.
# Layer and frost, or simply sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Posted by: sildenafil citrate | Apr 15, 2010 at 03:51 PM
amanda, i want to make a rainbow cake, but i cant find your vanilla cake recipe. i dont want to use a box mix, can you direct me to the vanilla cake recipe? i have been looking all over your site. thanks
Posted by: tanya | Apr 15, 2010 at 04:07 PM
I LOVE this!!!
Posted by: Sue | Apr 15, 2010 at 09:06 PM
I made fondant for my son's birthday cupcakes, my recipe was a little different but still easy and definately tasted better than store bought. My husband went to a cake supply store for me to get some glycerin, he told the lady what I was doing and she said I was crazy, that she always uses store bought.
Your cake is super cute by the way.
Emily @ http://456eleven.com
Posted by: Emily | Apr 15, 2010 at 11:29 PM
amanda,
well now it took me forever to get to the bottom of all the compliments... and i think i saw oh my goodness a few times... i just say ... oh my goodness... it just makes me marvel at what you create... it is amazing! so... keep it up... i would love to come to your house and eat some of that good stuff.... hope you are doing well.
kathy
Posted by: Kathy D | Apr 16, 2010 at 05:46 PM
Simplistic and gorgeous. You never fail to impress. I'm holding off even making a cake with fondant. I'm a little scared that I'm going to mess it up. Replace the little with really. It's a beautiful cake!
Posted by: Alex | Apr 16, 2010 at 08:31 PM
Wow! how so sweet looks so delicious this cake is gorgeous.
vee
Posted by: philippines gift | Apr 19, 2010 at 05:06 AM
I am really feeling like I could use one of these right now since my entire house was just wiped out with the stomach flu. Would you be a dear and whip me one up and stick it in the mail. :) That's a joke by the way but, it is beautiful!! I love it!!
Posted by: Ashley O | Apr 19, 2010 at 10:16 PM
i know i've questioned this before, but how are you not completely cross-eyed? do you wear a monocle or have a magnifying glass attached to your head? :)
gorgeous work. :)
Posted by: grace | Apr 20, 2010 at 04:13 AM
Adorable, I love this! And the marshmallow fondant - genius... I'll be trying both soon. Thanks!
Posted by: Rita | Apr 20, 2010 at 07:44 AM
Yes, homemade fondant IS awesome! I've been using that exact same recipe for 3 years now, and I love it...and that is an adorable cake!
Posted by: Amy | Apr 20, 2010 at 09:24 AM
does this fondant taste better than the rolled one, like the one they sell at michael's?
Posted by: Noey | Apr 21, 2010 at 12:58 PM
Wow! That is so pretty and unique! I have never seen anything like it before. Spectacular~! =-D
Posted by: ClassiclyAmber | Apr 26, 2010 at 08:41 PM
Amanda, This cake looks amazing! I was planning to make a teapot cake for my mom for mothers day, so Im going to attempt the Happy Mothers Day swirles on it. (wish me luck)
What did you use for the lettering? is it just buttercream thats tinted and written with a small piping tip or is it royal icing?
Posted by: Theresa | Apr 27, 2010 at 10:05 AM
If I had half of your talent...
Beautiful! Just beautiful and looks so good!
I have a question: whenever I go to frost my cakes it crumbles like crazy.
I always end up having to make more frosting to cover up the ugliness of the first attempt. I try to do all things homemade. Which is annoying to make homemade frosting twice.
Anywho, do you have ANY suggestions?? I would be ever so grateful!
Posted by: Christina | Apr 27, 2010 at 02:39 PM
I like everything you make its so gorgeous and delicious,perfect gift for this coming mother's day.
vee
Posted by: Mother's Day Philippines | May 04, 2010 at 01:24 AM
Do you have the recipe typed out that you can share? The youtube video is great, but I do better with STILL. Also, any recommendations for dying it? Can I just add the wilton food coloring? Great photography and beautiful creations! Adding you to my bookmark:)
Posted by: kristen | May 18, 2010 at 06:53 PM
I just google Marshmallow Fondant and lots of resources came up...
There are a couple great ones that can help you!
Blessings-
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | May 18, 2010 at 06:58 PM
cute mother's day cake!
Posted by: cakes philippine | May 28, 2010 at 05:57 AM
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Posted by: raza | Jun 14, 2010 at 01:12 AM
Hi Amanda! ~ Jen in Fargo again... Just wondering also about whether you used regular buttercream or whatever frosting or royal icing for piping the words? Thanks a ton. I plan to try for a 50th bday with words like over the hill! lol
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saying about you now
Posted by: certified cna classes in michigan | Jul 23, 2010 at 07:21 AM
I cannot believe how beautiful this cake is! I am definitely making it for my mother. I have never made my own fondant and I am concerned about the lettering. Could you tell us how to do the lettering? Did you have an idea of how the swirl was going to look before you started? I just don't think I can do that!!!
Posted by: Madeleine | Mar 14, 2011 at 04:02 PM
Hi Again Amanda!
This is one thing that i've been putting off forever now! The thing is since I turned vegetarian I cant have marshmallows - cant you imagine that? It being one of my favouritest thing as a kid(back then I didnt even know what gelatin was) :)
Is there anything on this planet that would help make fondant without gelatin? im not vegan...
Posted by: Anu Menon | Apr 07, 2011 at 07:29 PM
You are out of this World!!!!
Posted by: Maria | May 08, 2011 at 04:54 PM
OH wow!! I can't believe I have never stumbled upon your site before and now I can't stop pinning pics!! I always make marshmallow fondant too, much easier, cheaper *and* tastes good!! Although I don't think I would ever have the patience to write all over a cake like this one. Amazing.
Posted by: Adena | May 26, 2011 at 07:28 PM
cant wait to try this!!! thanks Amanda!
Posted by: ashleylikescupcakes | Jun 01, 2011 at 03:45 PM
I saw these pics on a Facebook Page.......it looks like they are claiming them to be their own pic. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Khanoon-Ki-Baharain/158704577541876?sk=photos#!/photo.php?fbid=168387283240272&set=a.168292706583063.43495.158704577541876&type=1&theater
Posted by: Megha | Sep 17, 2011 at 09:30 AM
I have never seen anything like this cake before! the swirls and lettering are just beautiful! stunning really!
Posted by: Glenys @ Cupcake City | Oct 28, 2011 at 09:16 PM