Easter Eggstravaganza Cake
Easter Eggstravaganza Cake is a delightful dessert that is perfect for Easter celebrations. This cake is a combination of moist vanilla cake, creamy frosting, and colorful Easter eggs. It is a showstopper that will impress your guests and satisfy their sweet tooth.
To make this Easter Eggstravaganza Cake, you will need the following 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 cup whole milk
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
For the decoration:
- Easter eggs (small and medium-sized)
- Easter candies (optional)
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream 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. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, until everything is well combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy. If desired, add food coloring to achieve the desired color.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top of the cake. Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting. Spread a thin layer of frosting over the entire cake to create a crumb coat. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
After the crumb coat has set, spread a thick layer of frosting over the entire cake. Decorate the cake with Easter eggs and candies as desired.
This Easter Eggstravaganza Cake is a perfect combination of sweet and festive. The moist vanilla cake is perfectly complemented by the creamy frosting, and the colorful Easter eggs add a fun and playful touch. This cake is sure to be a hit at any Easter celebration.
Type: Dessert Cake
Ingredients: Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Milk, Powdered Sugar, Food Coloring, Easter Eggs, Easter Candies.