Top 10 Mother’s Day baking projects for kids

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Top 10 Mother’s Day baking projects for kids

Little kids will be bursting with enthusiasm when it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day, so help them channel it into something special, which uses their time and creative skills. Taking the time to make something with the kids in advance will show how much thought and love has gone into your gift, and you’re bound to get a little credit for the kids’ creations.

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Ready, steady bake

Feeling brave? Try making an afternoon tea to really show the love – we’ve got cakes and bakes that all ages will love making. You might want to keep a wet cloth to hand to clean up as you go; kids can be enthusiastic when it comes to stirring and decorating!

For more child-friendly baking inspiration try our kids’ baking recipes. We’ve got tons of Mother’s Day recipes and dessert recipe ideas perfect for making your mum feel special.

This beautifully moist cake is a springtime treat the whole family will love – just make sure little hands don’t get in there first! Serve with extra lemon curd and yogurt, and a license for a long relax…

This vibrant tart bursts with berry flavours and is sure to get five-star reviews from your family. It’s also a good recipe for young chefs who might have an interest in learning the art of pastry. The dough can be made up to three days in advance, allowing an easy and stress-free assembly for Mother’s Day lunch.

This clever no-bake tart can be assembled almost entirely by little hands, they’ll just need supervision when using the food processor. Start them early, experimenting with all-natural ingredients such as dates, coconut oil, ground almonds and raw cacao.

These cute cupcakes will be a lovely surprise for mum. Kids can help by stirring up the simple sponge mixture and decorating with a swirl of buttercream. Get creative with food colourings and edible sprinkles for a special finish. If mum prefers something more chocolatey, try these amazing cocoa cupcakes instead.

Bake a batch of gluten-free shortbread for Mum this Mother’s Day – perfect for her to enjoy with a cup of tea. With this recipe making 10-12 biscuits, there should be plenty to go around.

These easy, three-step thumbprint cookies are perfect for baking with kids this Mother’s Day. With fewer than 10 ingredients – most of which you’ll already have in the cupboard – it’s a delicious and affordable way to show her you care.

Need a celebration cake in a hurry? This foolproof caramel cake is made with storecupboard ingredients and ready in just an hour. It looks so impressive, no one will guess how easy it was.

Nothing says love like squidgy chocolate goo, and this five-star-rated recipe really couldn’t be simpler. This is especially great for the nervous baker as it’s pretty much fail-proof.

Want to let the kids make something special to finish off a Sunday lunch? This lovely lemon pudding might be just the thing, and you should also be able to avoid a testing supermarket shop as it mainly uses storecupboard ingredients.

These easy blondies pair well with a well-deserved cup of tea. Made in just two simple steps, they take no longer than 10 minutes to prep. Fill with white chocolate as stated in the recipe or swap it out for Mum’s preferred flavour.