Description
Looking for a fun and festive dessert for Easter? This Easter Egg Cake is a delightful treat, shaped like a beautifully decorated Easter egg. With soft, moist cake layers and colorful frosting, this cake will be the highlight of your Easter celebration.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
For the Frosting:
2 cups buttercream or cream cheese frosting
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tbsp heavy cream or milk (if needed for consistency)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Food coloring (pastel shades: pink, yellow, blue, green)
For Decoration:
Sprinkles, edible glitter, or candy pearls
Mini chocolate eggs or fondant decorations
Piping bags for designs
Instructions
Step 1: Baking the Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a rectangular or oval cake pan.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before shaping.
Step 2: Shaping the Cake
Once the cake is cool, use a knife to carve the cake into an egg shape.
Trim the edges smoothly to create a rounded oval.
Brush off excess crumbs before frosting.
Step 3: Frosting the Cake
Apply a crumb coat by spreading a thin layer of frosting over the cake. Chill for 15 minutes.
Add a second layer of frosting and smooth it out with a spatula.
Divide frosting into small bowls and tint with food coloring.
Step 4: Decorating the Cake
Use a piping bag to create colorful swirls, zigzags, or floral designs.
Add sprinkles, edible glitter, and mini chocolate eggs for a festive look.
Let the cake set for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a template: Draw an egg shape on parchment paper and use it as a guide for cutting.
Chill before carving: A slightly chilled cake is easier to cut without crumbling.
Try different flavors: Swap vanilla for chocolate, lemon, or funfetti for a unique twist.
Make it ahead: Bake the cake a day before and frost it on the day of serving.
Experiment with decorations: Use fondant, coconut flakes, or melted chocolate for different textures.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes