Easter Chocolate Nest Cake

Easter Chocolate Nest Cake is a delicious and visually stunning dessert that is perfect for Easter celebrations. This cake is made with a rich chocolate sponge, filled with a creamy chocolate ganache, and topped with a nest made of chocolate and shredded wheat.
To make this Easter Chocolate Nest Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

For the cake:

- 200g self-raising flour
- 200g caster sugar
- 200g unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 50g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder

For the ganache:

- 200g dark chocolate
- 200ml double cream

For the nest:

- 200g milk chocolate
- 100g dark chocolate
- 100g shredded wheat
To start, preheat your oven to 180°C and grease and line two 20cm cake tins. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, and fold gently until everything is combined. Divide the mixture evenly between the two cake tins and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cakes comes out clean.
While the cakes are baking, make the ganache. Break the dark chocolate into small pieces and place in a heatproof bowl. Heat the double cream in a small saucepan until it just starts to boil, then pour it over the chocolate. Leave for a few minutes, then stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Set aside to cool and thicken.
To make the nest, melt the milk chocolate and dark chocolate together in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Crush the shredded wheat into small pieces and stir into the melted chocolate until everything is coated. Spoon the mixture onto a sheet of baking paper and shape into a nest. Leave to set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Once the cakes are baked and cooled, spread a layer of ganache over one of the cakes, then place the other cake on top. Spread the remaining ganache over the top and sides of the cake, using a palette knife to smooth it out. Carefully place the chocolate nest on top of the cake, and decorate with mini chocolate eggs or other Easter-themed decorations.
This Easter Chocolate Nest Cake is a showstopper dessert that is sure to impress your guests. The rich chocolate sponge and creamy ganache are perfectly balanced by the crunchy, chocolatey nest on top. Serve in generous slices with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream for a truly indulgent treat.
Type: Dessert Cake
Ingredients: Chocolate, Shredded Wheat, Cream