EASTER BASKET LAYER CAKE
Fun Easter basket cake children will love!
Provided by HappyMumma
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and one 8-inch square pan.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
- Combine white sugar, 1 cup butter, and 2 tablespoons vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until soft and fluffy. Beat in flour mixture alternately with cold water until batter is combined. Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Invert onto wire racks and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- Trim one of the round cakes by 1 inch using a serrated knife. Cut a 5-inch circle, about 1/2-inch deep, out of the second round cake. Cut the square cake so it measures 8 inches on the diagonal.
- Place square cake layer on a large cake plate. Spread half of the raspberry preserves on top. Cover with the 8-inch round cake. Spread remaining raspberry preserves on top. Add the 9-inch round cake layer, positioning it so the hole is in the center.
- Whisk 1 cup butter in a bowl until creamy. Whisk in confectioners' sugar gradually, alternating with milk, until frosting is smooth. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla and 1 pinch salt. Whisk in cocoa powder until frosting is evenly mixed.
- Spread frosting around the sides of the cake. Spread frosting over the top cake layer but leave the hole unfrosted. Make horizontal marks over the frosting with an icing knife to create a basket look.
- Mix 1 tablespoon water and green food coloring together in a bowl. Add coconut; toss until evenly coated with green food coloring. Pour into the hole on top of the cake. Cover coconut with chocolate eggs.
- Cut out a strip of cardboard that measures 1x18 inches. Grip it with both hands at one end; run your thumbs down the strip in opposite directions to create a smooth, rounded shape. Wrap handle well with aluminum foil.
- Insert handle into the cake. Cover aluminum foil with a thin layer of frosting. Make horizontal marks over the frosting with an icing knife to create a basket look.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 679.3 calories, Carbohydrate 105.7 g, Cholesterol 90.1 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 343.9 mg, Sugar 80.8 g
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eman hossain
[email protected]This cake is perfect for Easter! It's festive and delicious. I will definitely be making it again next year.
Ami Playz
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I would make it again, but I would use less sugar next time.
rony Bai
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he had ever eaten.
Thomas Bateman
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Faheem Jutt Faheem Jutt
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
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[email protected]This cake was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and sweet. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Sipps Swagger
[email protected]This cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would make this cake again, but I would add more moisture to the cake batter.
Deidra Stewart
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. I would definitely make this cake again.
Fazian Jutt786
[email protected]This cake was a lot of work, but it was worth it! It was so delicious and everyone loved it.
Trenton Austin
[email protected]The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was delicious. I would make this cake again, but I would use less sugar in the cake batter.
simonpetertheacrobat
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful! I'm not a professional baker, but I was able to make this cake look like it came from a bakery.
Ahmad Qureshi
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's Easter party and it was a huge success! The kids loved the colors and the candy, and the adults loved the flavor. It was a great way to celebrate the holiday.
Wreadyu moore Jacob
[email protected]This Easter Basket Layer Cake was a hit with my family and friends! It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was perfectly sweet and creamy. I loved the pastel colors of the cake, and the Easter eggs and bunnies made it extra festive.