EASTER EGG NEST CAKE
It is, I hope, the acceptable face of culinary cute: a chocolaty flourless cake that falls on cooling. The sides crack, forming the outside of the nest, and into the cake's sunken cavity you spread a soft, voluptuous mixture of whipped cream and melted chocolate. And on top of this you drop small, sugar-coated candy Easter eggs. It's ease itself - especially as you can make the cake the day before, and given that the cracks and crevices are part of its charm, you don't need to be filled with perfectionist angst. And if not complying with the traditions of this holiday, you can fill the crater instead with cream whipped with a teaspoon of vanilla, and dust the top, cappuccino-style, with some cocoa pushed through a strainer. I've used both bittersweet and semisweet chocolate in this cake. Either way it works, either way it seduces. It has the denseness of a chocolate cake, but the lightness of a mousse. Even those who customarily push dessert away, smugly claiming not to eat sweets, will be coming back for second helpings.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform cake pan with parchment paper.
- For the cake: Stir butter into chocolate, reheating mixture to incorporate butter if needed, and let cool. In a medium bowl, whisk 4 egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and whisk until whites hold their shape but are not too stiff. Reserve.
- In a large bowl, whisk 2 whole eggs and 4 egg yolks with 1/3 cup of sugar and vanilla until combined. Stir in chocolate to mix.
- In three additions, fold whites into chocolate mixture. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until cake rises, cracks and center is no longer wobbly.
- Cool cake on a wire rack; middle will sink and the sides will crack. Carefully remove cake from pan and place it on serving plate.
- For icing, whip cream with vanilla until it is firm but not stiff. Fold in melted chocolate. Fill top of cake with icing, easing it out gently toward edges. Arrange Easter eggs on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 602, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 24 grams, Sodium 114 milligrams, Sugar 48 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Jovan Beast
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and beautiful, and it's sure to be a hit at your next party.
Abbas Ali Qadri
[email protected]I made this cake for my kids' Easter party and they loved it! It was so cute and festive, and they loved the candy eggs on top.
Makayla Garza
[email protected]This cake is the perfect way to celebrate Easter. It's festive, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend it.
Michele Foxworthy
[email protected]I'm giving this recipe 5 stars because it's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times for parties and potlucks and it's always a hit.
Rivera Misa
[email protected]Worst cake ever.
Manahil Kz
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The cake was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too runny. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Mati Man
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but the frosting was delicious. I'll try again soon with a different recipe for the cake.
First Black
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Mr White
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake turned out perfectly and the frosting was to die for. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Ghanshyam Saud
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! I've made it twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. The candy eggs and shredded coconut add a fun and festive touch.
Naing Naing
[email protected]I made this cake for my Easter brunch and it was a total showstopper! Everyone loved it. The cake was light and fluffy, and the frosting was perfectly sweet. The candy eggs and shredded coconut added a nice touch of color and texture.
terry sullivan
[email protected]This Easter Egg Nest Cake was a huge hit with my family and friends! It was so easy to make and the results were stunning. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. The candy eggs and shredded coconut added a fun and festiv