"I am no pastry-chef" says she, then proceeds to create a small culinary miracle. No, my dead, I am no pastry chef. You are an artist. That looks like it belongs in one of those fancy cake stores. Or in my stomach. Whichever works.

PS: You and your Mom are right. Overly sweet cakes are just trying to hide a lack of actual flavor.

PPS: Happy birthday to your Mom <3