Easter Bird's Nest Cake

Easter Bird's Nest Cake is a delightful dessert that is perfect for Easter celebrations. This cake is a combination of moist chocolate cake, creamy frosting, and crunchy chocolate eggs. The cake is shaped like a bird's nest, making it a fun and festive addition to any Easter table.
To make this delicious cake, you will need the following ingredients:

For the cake:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water

For the frosting:

- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring

For the decorations:

- Chocolate eggs
- Chocolate shavings
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes. Remove from the pans and cool completely on wire racks.
To make the frosting, beat the butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add green food coloring until you reach the desired shade of green.
To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top. Frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting. Use a fork to create a textured surface on the frosting to resemble a bird's nest. Decorate the top of the cake with chocolate eggs and chocolate shavings.
This Easter Bird's Nest Cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is sure to impress your guests. The moist chocolate cake, creamy frosting, and crunchy chocolate eggs create a perfect balance of flavors and textures. This dish can be classified as a dessert and its main ingredients are chocolate, eggs, and butter.