Best 7 Makeover Mama Cake Recipes

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Do you have a craving for something sweet and satisfying? Then the makeover mama cake is the perfect treat for you. Decadent and delicious, this cake is a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth. Featuring a moist and fluffy vanilla sponge cake base, a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting, and topped with a generous layer of colorful sprinkles, this cake is a true showstopper. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating this delightful dessert with ease. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate makeover mama cake.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MAKEOVER STRAWBERRY CAKE



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My family just loves this wonderful and easy cake that's as pretty as it is tasty! -Gail Long, Pelham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free strawberry gelatin
4 egg whites
1/3 cup canola oil
1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed
1/2 cup water
ICING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
2-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper. Coat pans with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour; set aside. In a large bowl, combine cake mix and gelatin. Add egg whites and oil; beat until well blended., In a small bowl, mash strawberries in their juice. Set aside 3 tablespoons for icing. Add water and remaining berries to the batter; mix well. , Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For icing, in a small bowl, combine butter and reserved strawberries. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Place one cake layer on a serving platter; top with half of the icing. Repeat layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MAMA CAKE



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"My great-grandmother used to make this delicious pound cake on a weekly basis," writes Tonya Peele of Wake Forest, North Carolina. Makeover Mama Cake tastes just as good as the original! We think Tonya and her family will enjoy this recipe for years to come.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon yellow food coloring, optional
3 cups self-rising flour

Steps:

  • Grease a 10-in. fluted tube pan and lightly sprinkle with flour; set aside., In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the evaporated milk, water, extracts and food coloring if desired; add to the creamed mixture alternately with flour, beating well after each addition., Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

MAKEOVER MACAROON CAKE



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"This is one of my husband's favorite recipes and now with it made over, he can really enjoy it, and even go back for seconds!" Gaye Andree - Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 egg whites
4 egg yolks
2-1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/2 cups cake flour
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , Move oven rack to lowest position. Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks, sugar, applesauce and oil until well blended; beat in milk and extract. Combine flours, coconut, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into egg yolk mixture until blended., In another bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form; fold into batter., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack 65-75 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour., Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MAKEOVER WHITE CHRISTMAS CAKE



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"I made this amazing cake for our annual Christmas dinner several years ago, and it quickly became a family favorite." Anna Knauer - Robesonia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup water
2 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/8 teaspoon rum extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate until melted. Cool for 20 minutes. Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and coat the paper with cooking spray; set aside., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the applesauce, extract and reserved chocolate mixture (batter will appear curdled). Combine the flours, baking powder and baking soda; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in pecans and coconut., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 22-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and chocolate until blended. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MAKEOVER MAPLE COFFEE CAKE



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Downsizing the sugar and margarine, and switching to fat-free milk made all the difference in this coffee cake recipe, but without sacrificing one tasty crumb of flavor. -Sharon Boynak, La Porte, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
FILLING:
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
ICING:
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs; mix well. Beat in milk and applesauce (mixture may appear curdled). Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to butter mixture just until moistened. Spread half of the batter into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray., Combine filling ingredients; sprinkle half of filling over the batter. Gently top with remaining batter and filling. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., Combine icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MINI LAVA CAKES (MAKEOVER)



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The first forkful releases a dreamy, slow-motion flow of chocolate that is every bit as sensual as it is delicious. This is a light and tasty dessert, you'll never know it's madeover with less calories and fat.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 6 mini cakes, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup baking cocoa
3 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, coarsely chopped
3 eggs
7 egg whites
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the butter, cocoa and chocolate in a microwave safe-bowl.
  • Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power for 20 seconds; stir.
  • Microwave at 50% power 20 seconds longer; stir until smooth.
  • Add the eggs, egg whites, confectioners' sugar, brown sugar and vanilla; mix well.
  • Stir in flour and salt until blended.
  • Pour into muffin pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until a thermometer inserted near the center reads 160°.
  • Remove from the oven and let stand for 1 minute.
  • Run a knife around edge of muffin cups; invert onto individual dessert plates.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar, Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.1, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 132.8, Sodium 230.1, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 45.6, Protein 9.7

MAKEOVER WHITE CHRISTMAS CAKE



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This cake is not "light", but it is significantly lighter than the original recipe. The recipe is from Taste of Home's Healthy Cooking magazine.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup water
2 (1 ounce) white chocolate baking squares, chopped
1/4 cup butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/8 teaspoon rum extract
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
1/4 cup flaked coconut
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
2 (1 ounce) white chocolate baking squares, melted
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, bring water to a boil.
  • Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate until melted.
  • Cool for 20 minutes.
  • Line 2 9-inch round baking pans with waxed paper and coat the paper with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in the applesauce, extract and reserved chocolate mixture (batter will appear curdled).
  • Combine the flours, baking powder and baking soda; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in pecans and coconut.
  • Transfer to prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 22-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • For frosting, in large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and chocolate until blended.
  • Add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth.
  • Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.6, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 53.8, Sodium 200.7, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 43.8, Protein 5.3

Tips:

  • Prepare your ingredients ahead of time. This will make the baking process go much smoother.
  • Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature. This is essential for ensuring that your cake bakes evenly.
  • Use a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to line your cake pans. This will prevent the cake from sticking to the pan.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This is the best way to ensure that the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • When frosting the cake, use a spatula to spread the frosting evenly. You can also use a piping bag to create decorative designs.
  • Be creative with your decorations. You can use sprinkles, chopped nuts, or even fresh flowers to decorate your cake.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you're sure to create a delicious and beautiful cake that will be the star of any party or gathering. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!

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