I made a cake for Mothers Day.
But it was boring.
There was nothing exciting about the outside.
There is nothing excting about the inside.
Its just a plain old cake.
Except that I made it for someone who deserves something more then 'plain old'.
I came accross this quote and thought it would be the perfect addition to this cake.
A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of cake for five people, promptly announces she never did care for cake*. ~Tenneva Jordan
*Original quote says 'pie'.
And I am pretty sure that describes my mom.
Selfless.
Considerate.
Generous.
Loving.
I made a white cake with lemon frosting.
With a rose on top.
I am sure you could cover the entire top with roses! But I dont want to bore you with frosting roses.
I do however, want to share with you a few simple, easy, personalized and significant ways for you to celebrate your mom this Mothers Day.
Right after I eat this.
This looks absolutely delicious and beautiful! Great job on the lettering!! I love how simple it is!
Posted by: Christy D | May 03, 2011 at 08:25 PM
How do you get your icing so smooth? I've tried many times and it just doesn't seem to work. That cake is beautiful, as always. I hope the little one is doing good?!
Posted by: Lexi | May 03, 2011 at 09:17 PM
Love the monochromatic color scheme - makes it so elegant. Thanks for this great idea, and Happy Mother's Day to all!
Posted by: Margee | May 03, 2011 at 09:36 PM
I internally chuckled at that quote because my mom would still grab a slice of cake and just wish good luck to the one left out LOL! I love that about her, though. She's still generous and altruistic, but she loves cake haha.
That cake looks great!
Posted by: Memoria | May 04, 2011 at 12:36 AM
Simply lovely! What a heartfelt way to dress up a Mother's Day cake!
Posted by: | May 04, 2011 at 01:58 AM
Beautiful... My mom will be delighted!
Posted by: Jun | May 04, 2011 at 02:04 AM
I love the words on the cake. A perfect cake
Posted by: | May 04, 2011 at 02:50 AM
You had done it again. You Make the Most Amazing Cakes :)
Posted by: Concord | May 04, 2011 at 05:24 AM
Oh Amanda, that quote is awesome! Thanks for reminding me that Mother's Day is almost here. Been so busy with everything life I had forgotten. This cake is simple & stunning :) happy almost Mother's Day friend. xo
Posted by: marla {family fresh cooking} | May 04, 2011 at 07:37 AM
WOWIE! I can't wait to make this beauty!
Posted by: Dae Thompson | May 04, 2011 at 08:55 AM
Beautiful quote and holds so true! And what a brilliant idea to pipe it on the cake- perfect for mother's day!
Posted by: Shumaila | May 04, 2011 at 09:03 AM
You could bore me to death with your frosting roses because I LOVE them! What a lovely, lovely cake. So delicate and beautiful. Happy Mother's Day to you and your mom!
Posted by: Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles | May 04, 2011 at 09:51 AM
This is so sweet!!
Posted by: Athina | May 04, 2011 at 11:16 AM
Oh Amanda, it's gorgeous! Sometimes it's the simplest designs that say it best. What a beautiful cake.
Posted by: Tracy | May 04, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Beautiful. I love the quite simplicity of it. The quote is beautiful and sounds like you and your mom have a lot in common.
Posted by: naomi | May 04, 2011 at 02:23 PM
you are off the charts creative, talanted, and artistic. i admire you!
Posted by: the urban baker | May 04, 2011 at 03:12 PM
Oh my goodness... LOVE this cake. And the quote is just perfect. I love it :)
Posted by: Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction | May 04, 2011 at 08:03 PM
that quote perfectly describes my mom's mom--grandma is so selfless. great cake, amanda--the elegance is in the simplicity. :)
Posted by: grace | May 06, 2011 at 03:56 AM
I LOVE the cookie idea!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. But I am a little biased...and the mothers day cake {message in the letters} REALLY impresses me! HAPPY HAPPY mothers day. I hope its a wonderful one!!!
Posted by: SweetSugarBelle | May 06, 2011 at 09:18 AM
I am so sorry! I accidentally posted my comment on the wrong post. It goes on the one above *embarrassed*
Posted by: SweetSugarBelle | May 06, 2011 at 09:19 AM
Such a beautiful cake! I love the quote...it reminds me of my own mama! :)
Posted by: Jamie | My Baking Addiction | May 06, 2011 at 01:26 PM
Lovely. The cake and the quote.
Posted by: Nancy @SensitivePantry | May 08, 2011 at 07:18 AM
Wow, that is truly stunning. Beautiful and simple, I love it!
Posted by: Sara @BakingandWine | May 17, 2011 at 09:36 PM