EASTER BASKET CANDY CAKE
For a festive cake all of your guests will be impressed with at your Easter gathering, try this recipe. It is so easy but looks like you fussed.-Mary Kay Morris, Cokato, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cover the serving board with gift wrap, taping the wrap on the back side of the board. Cover the wrapped board with clear cellophane in the same way. Set the board aside. , Using two 9-in. round baking pans, prepare and bake the cake according to the package directions. Cool cakes for 10 minutes before removing from the pans to wire racks to cool completely. , Place on cake in the center of the covered serving board. Spread the top of the cake with frosting. , Cut a 6-in. circle from the center of the second cake. Remove the center circle and set aside for another use. Place the cake ring on top of the frosted cake layer, creating the basket. Frost top and sides of basket., For the handle, cover the 14x3/4-in. strip of lightweight cardboard with plastic wrap. Bend the cardboard strip into an upside-down "U" shape and insert the ends into the top of the cake about 1 inch from the outside edge. Frost the handle., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine three drops of green food coloring and 1/2 teaspoon of water. Add coconut, seal the bag and shake until coconut is evenly tinted. Sprinkle a portion of green coconut inside the basket. Reserve remaining coconut to sprinkle around the bottom of basket later., Fill the basket with candy of your choice. Press candy pieces onto the top of the handle where shown in the photo or as desired., When the frosting on the cake is firm, press the tines of a fork into the frosting on the sides of the cake to create a basket-weave pattern, alternating vertical and horizontal designs., Sprinkle the remaining tinted coconut around the bottom of the basket.
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Wasal Khan12
[email protected]I wouldn't make this cake again, but I'm glad I tried it.
SHEKU CONTEH
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cake was good, but it wasn't my favorite.
Awais Bagriii
[email protected]I would have liked the frosting to be a bit creamier, but it was still good.
Faisal Jani
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting helped to make it more moist.
Sav Age GoLd
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but it still tasted good.
Abs Porosh
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.
Cattleya LaFaye
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect Easter cake!
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[email protected]This cake is so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again for next Easter.
Md sumon Khan
[email protected]I love that this cake is so festive and colorful. It's the perfect way to add some Easter cheer to my home.
Valerie Hons
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness.
Francois Van Rensburg
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any Easter celebration! It's sure to be a hit with everyone.
Oloba Elisha
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Nkwegu Ifeanyi
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. It's so beautiful and delicious, and it was the perfect centerpiece for my Easter table.
Bishar Dommun
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but this Easter Basket Candy Cake changed my mind! It was so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.
Connor Hall
[email protected]This cake is the perfect way to celebrate Easter! It's colorful, festive, and absolutely delicious.
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[email protected]I made this cake for my Easter party and it was a showstopper! Everyone loved it and couldn't stop talking about how delicious it was.
Carla Maxwell
[email protected]This Easter Basket Candy Cake was a huge hit with my family and friends! It was so easy to make and it turned out so festive and delicious. I will definitely be making this again for next Easter.