Easter Cross Cake

Easter Cross Cake is a delicious and traditional dessert that is perfect for celebrating Easter. This cake is a beautiful and symbolic representation of the cross, and it is sure to impress your guests. In this recipe, we will show you how to make this cake step-by-step, so you can enjoy it with your loved ones.
Ingredients:

For the cake:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk

For the frosting:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons whole milk

For the decoration:

- 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup jelly beans

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23cm) square baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before removing it and placing it on a serving platter.
7. To make the frosting, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, and beat until smooth and creamy.
8. Spread the frosting over the top and sides of the cake, using a spatula to smooth it out.
9. Sprinkle the coconut flakes over the top of the cake to create the cross shape. Use the sliced almonds to create the outline of the cross, and place the jelly beans in the center of the cross.
10. Serve and enjoy!
This Easter Cross Cake is a perfect dessert for Easter Sunday. It is a beautiful and symbolic representation of the cross, and it tastes as good as it looks. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is sweet and creamy. The coconut flakes add a nice texture, while the sliced almonds and jelly beans add a pop of color. This dessert is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Type: Dessert Cake
Ingredients: Flour, Butter, Sugar