Easter is a time for celebration, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious and festive cake? This Easter egg cake with strawberry frosting is the perfect treat for any Easter gathering. It's made with a moist vanilla cake that is topped with a creamy strawberry frosting and decorated with colorful Easter eggs. The cake is not only a delicious dessert, but it's also a beautiful centerpiece that will add a touch of festivity to your Easter table.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASTER EGG CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY FROSTING
White chocolate shavings form a "nest" for chocolate eggs on this pretty pink cake. Malted milk powder gives both the cake and the frosting a toasty flavor and creamy richness.
Provided by Adrianna Adarme
Categories Easter Spring Summer Cake Dessert Strawberry White Chocolate
Yield About 20 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Make the cake:
- Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°F. Butter and flour cake pans. Mix egg whites, milk, malted milk powder, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Whisk baking powder, salt, and remaining 2 1/4 cups flour in another medium bowl.
- Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat sugar and remaining 3/4 cup butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add milk mixture in 3 additions, alternating with dry ingredients in 2 additions, beginning and ending with milk mixture.
- Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake cakes until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Let cool in pans 5 minutes. Run a sharp knife around edges of cakes and invert on a wire rack. Let cool completely before frosting, at least 3 hours.
- Make the frosting:
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Toss strawberries, salt, 2 Tbsp. sugar, and 2 tsp. water in a small baking dish. Bake until sugar is dissolved and strawberries are bubbling and roasted, 12-15 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a blender and pulse until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl (you should have about 1/2 cup). Whisk in malted milk powder and vanilla until smooth.
- Lightly whisk egg whites and remaining 1 cup sugar in a medium heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water until hot to the touch or a candy thermometer registers 140°F.
- Pour hot egg white mixture into bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until very fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Fit stand mixer with paddle attachment. Reduce mixer speed to medium-low and beat, adding butter 1 cube at a time, until mixture is smooth and glossy. Continue to beat until mixture begins to look light and fluffy.
- Add 1/2 cup strawberry purée and food coloring, if using, and stir to combine.
- Assemble the cake:
- Using a sharp knife, cut chocolate into thin shards, then chill until ready to use.
- Place 1 cake layer on a cake stand or platter. Using an offset spatula, spread 1/2 cup frosting evenly over top. Arrange an even layer of sliced strawberries on top, pressing to adhere. Place remaining cake, domed side down, on top. Spread top and sides with 1 1/2 cups frosting; chill 10 minutes.
- Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake, smoothing evenly. Chill at least 15 minutes or up to overnight to let frosting set.
- Arrange white chocolate shards in a round, nest-like shape on top of cake. Place chocolate eggs in center of nest. Slice and serve.
- Do Ahead
- Cake can be made 3 days ahead; wrap tightly in plastic and chill, or freeze up to 2 weeks.
EASTER EGG CAKE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 5h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil and flour two 8-inch round cake pans, tapping out any excess flour. Whisk the flour, baking powder and baking soda in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Melt the coconut oil and unsweetened chocolate in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally; remove from the heat. Whisk the hot water and cocoa powder in a large bowl until smooth. Drizzle in the melted chocolate mixture, whisking until combined. Whisk in the granulated sugar and salt until smooth. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla. Whisk in the flour mixture just until smooth.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans. Bake until the tops of the cakes spring back when lightly pressed, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool 10 minutes in the pans, then run a knife around the edges and turn out onto the rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the frosting: Beat the butter and salt in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Reduce the speed to low and gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar. Increase the speed to medium and beat until combined. Add the vanilla and beat on medium-high speed until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in the milk until smooth.
- Assemble the cake: Trim the domed tops of the cakes using a long serrated knife; transfer the scraps to a bowl. Cut each cake into 2 equal layers (leave the layers stacked). Cut both cakes in half, about 1/2 inch off-center. You will have 4 slightly smaller half moons and 4 slightly larger ones.
- Stack the 4 larger half-moons, spreading frosting between the layers. Place the stack cut-side down on a piece of parchment paper. Repeat with the smaller half-moons to make another 4-layer stack, then turn the stack cut-side down and attach it to the larger stack using more frosting
- Trim the sides of the smaller cake sandwiches to make a slightly pointed shape. Transfer the cake scraps to the bowl.
- Trim the curved top of the cake so that it has an even, rounded shape; add the scraps to the bowl. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons frosting to the bowl of cake scraps and mash with a fork until moistened. Pat the scraps mixture around the top, bottom and sides of the cake to round it out and form an egg shape.
- Cover the entire cake in a thin layer of frosting (this is the crumb coat; it doesn¿t have to be perfect). Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Cover the cake with the remaining frosting, building out the egg shape where needed with more frosting. Cover the cake with rows of coarse sugar, nonpareils and candy-coated chocolates. Refrigerate until set, at least 20 minutes.
RICH WHITE CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY FROSTING
Make and share this Rich White Cake With Strawberry Frosting recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Wildflour
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cream butter and shortening, gradually add sugar, beating well on medium speed.
- Combine water and milk in small bowl, set aside.
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt, add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
- Stir in flavorings.
- Beat egg whites, (at room temp.), til stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold into batter.
- Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9" round cake pans.
- Bake at 350º for 20 minutes, or til toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans 10 minutes, remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
- Spread frosting between layers, sides and top of cake.
- Garnish with whole strawberries if desired.
- Strawberry frosting:.
- Thaw berries, place in a strainer.
- Slightly mash, and let drain to measure 2/3 cup strawberry pulp.
- Combine pulp and remaining ingredients in top of double-boiler, place over boiling water.
- Beat at high speed for 7 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Makes enough frosting for a 3-layer cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5870.8, Fat 205.1, SaturatedFat 88.2, Cholesterol 266.8, Sodium 5126.4, Carbohydrate 948, Fiber 20.8, Sugar 627.2, Protein 76.1
FRESH STRAWBERRY CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY BUTTERCREAM ICING
This is the real deal! After scouring my all my cookbooks and countless recipes online, I developed a recipe for homemade strawberry cake, no gelatin required! This cake has a wonderful, fresh strawberry taste similar to the flavor combination of strawberry shortcake in a delicate pink layer cake. The color and the flavor are subtle yet delicious. No neon pink here! Just fantastic strawberry flavor. I served this at my daughter's sixth birthday with friends and family and everyone loved it, describing it as 'bakery quality'.
Provided by Jennifer Meyer Bielli
Categories Strawberry Cake
Time 1h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 round 9-inch cake pans that are at least 1 1/2 inches high.
- Sprinkle strawberries with sugar in a bowl and let sit for at least 20 minutes, or until juices accumulate.
- Puree strawberries in a blender until smooth and set aside.
- Combine sugar, butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl and beat with an electric mixer. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Add 1 cup strawberry puree, oil, strawberry extract, and food coloring. Mix well. Add flour, gently folding until well mixed. Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
- Make the frosting while the cakes cool. Combine confectioners' sugar, butter, heavy cream, 4 tablespoons of strawberry puree, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Whip thoroughly, adding more puree to color and taste as needed.
- Sandwich cake layers with frosting. Cover the top and sides with remaining frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.7 calories, Carbohydrate 80.9 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 23 mg, Sugar 62.7 g
STRAWBERRY CAKE AND FROSTING I
If you love the beautiful flavor, aroma and color of strawberries, you will absolutely love this cake.
Provided by IMFLIPER
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Strawberry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9 inch round pans.
- In a large bowl, stir together cake mix, gelatin mix and flour. Make a well in the center and pour in water, oil, and eggs. Stir in half of the container of strawberries. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- To make the Strawberry Frosting: In a large bowl combine butter, confectioners' sugar and the remaining half of the frozen strawberries. Beat on high speed until creamy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.9 calories, Carbohydrate 94.8 g, Cholesterol 83.2 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 390.7 mg, Sugar 77 g
STRAWBERRY FROSTED LAYER CAKE
The star of this beautiful cake is the fresh strawberry buttercream frosting that's bursting with summer flavor. As impressive as it looks, this cake is made easy with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms and sides of 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour 1 1/2 cups of the batter in each pan.
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
- In large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in strawberry jam and vanilla until blended. Tint frosting with food color to desired color.
- Place one cake layer rounded side down on serving plate. Spread 2/3 cup of the frosting on top. Place in single layer 1/2 cup sliced strawberries on frosting layer to within 1/2 inch from edge of cake. Top with second cake layer, rounded side down. Spread 2/3 cup of the frosting on top and add remaining sliced strawberries; top with third cake layer rounded side up. Frost sides and top of cake with remaining frosting. Refrigerate cake at least 1 hour before serving. Place whole strawberries in center on top of cake. Store any remaining cake loosely covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 84 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 65 g, TransFat 1/2 g
Tips:
- Use fresh strawberries for the frosting to get the best flavor.
- If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking pan. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
- To make the cake ahead of time, bake it and let it cool completely. Then, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you're ready to serve, thaw the cake overnight in the refrigerator.
- To make the frosting ahead of time, prepare it and then store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When you're ready to use it, bring it to room temperature for about 30 minutes before spreading it on the cake.
- For a fun and festive touch, decorate the cake with Easter eggs, sprinkles, or other festive decorations.
Conclusion:
This Easter Egg Cake with Strawberry Frosting is a delicious and festive dessert that's perfect for any Easter celebration. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is sweet and tangy. It's sure to be a hit with family and friends of all ages. Happy Easter!
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