Description
Celebrate Easter with this decadent Easter Egg Cake, featuring a rich chocolate cake paired with creamy butter frosting and colorful candy decorations. Perfect for any holiday celebration, this moist, fluffy cake with festive touches will be the highlight of your dessert table. Ideal for Easter brunch or family gatherings, it’s sure to impress both in flavor and appearance.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 3/4 cup coconut oil, plus more for the pans
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pans
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/4 cups hot water
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the frosting:
- 5 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- Coarse sugar, nonpareils, and candy-coated chocolates, for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a saucepan, melt the chopped unsweetened chocolate over low heat, then stir in hot water and cocoa powder. Set aside to cool.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream coconut oil and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients in batches, alternating with the chocolate mixture.
- Divide batter between prepared pans. Smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat butter and salt until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cakes with a layer of frosting. Decorate with coarse sugar, nonpareils, and candy-coated chocolates.
Notes
- Ensure the cake layers are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use parchment paper at the bottom of the pans for easy removal.
- Customize the frosting flavor by adding extracts like almond or lemon for variety.
- For a twist, add grated carrots to the batter for a carrot cake version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
