Get Set to Impress with 5 Amazing Mother's Day Cakes & Bakes for Afternoon Tea!

When it comes to making Mum feel extra special on Mother's Day, nothing can beat a home-baked, delicious treat to show you really care! So get set to impress with one of these delicious baking ideas! From Gluten-Free Victoria Sponge Cake or Pecan & Carrot Bake, to low-fat Lemon, Blueberry & Buttermilk Cupcakes and Cheddar, Walnut & Apple Scones, you'll find the very Best Mother's Day Cake & Baking Recipe Ideas right here!
Gluten-Free Victoria Sponge CakeThis Victoria Sponge Cake is would make a spectacular centre-piece for afternoon tea. What's more, not only is this vanilla-infused cake gorgously light and moist, it's also completely Gluten-Free. You can find all my tips for perfect gluten-free cakes and this recipe in my Gluten Free Wheat Free Easy Baking, Bread & Meals Cookbook (see below).







Gluten-Free Pecan & Carrot Tray BakeIf you're looking for something that is super easy to bake, what about my Gluten-Free Pecan & Carrot Tray Bake? Cinnamon, ginger and mixed spice add warmth and a more-ish twist to this perenial favourite and the carrots and pecans means it will store well for several days (if you have any left over, which, frankly is highly unlikely)! 





Low-fat Lemon, Blueberry & Buttermilk CupcakesJust because Mum's on a diet, doesn't mean she has to miss out on a Mother's Day treat. Buttermilk adds a delicious but low-fat tasty tang to these low-fat Lemon, Blueberry & Buttermilk Cupcakes and each cake is only 165 Cals with just 3g of fat. You can find this and lots more low-fat, low calorie treats in my Quick & Easy Low Calorie & Low Fat Desserts, Cakes & Bakes Diet Recipe Cookbook (see below).








Heart-healthy Cheddar, Walnut & Apple SconesAfternoon tea is only complete if comes with a scone. For something completely different, why not try these Heart-healthy Cheddar, Walnut & Apple Scones from my Easy Low Fat, Low Cholesterol Mediterranean Diet Cookbook (see bel0w). With just 2g saturated fat and 147 calories per scone, these make a great choice if Mum's keeping an eye on her cholesterol-levels.





Courgette & Orange Drizzle CakeHowever, if you're after a low-fat show-stopper for Mother's Day, look no further than this spectular Drizzle Cake that really has the wow-factor. You'll never guess the secret ingredient that helps keep this cake super-moist.  It's Courgette/Zucchini! And at only 200 calories per serving, this gorgeous Courgette & Orange Drizzle Cake means that this Mother's Day, Mum can have her cake and eat it (guilt-free)! Find it and more than 40 other guilt-free recipes in my Quick & Easy Low Calorie & Low Fat Desserts, Cakes & Bakes Diet Recipe Cookbook.