Easter Lamb Cake
Easter Lamb Cake - A Delicious and Festive Dessert
Looking for a show-stopping dessert to serve at your Easter celebration? Look no further than the Easter Lamb Cake! This delightful cake is not only visually stunning, but it's also incredibly delicious. Made with a moist and fluffy vanilla cake, this dessert is sure to impress your guests.
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
- 3/4 cup whole milk
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
For decoration:
- Shredded coconut
- Jelly beans
- Chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a lamb-shaped cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together 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 dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until the batter is smooth.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the pan.
7. To make the frosting, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the milk and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Add green food coloring until you reach your desired shade.
8. Frost the cake with the green frosting, then sprinkle shredded coconut over the top to resemble fur.
9. Use jelly beans for the eyes and nose, and chocolate chips for the hooves.
10. Serve and enjoy!
This Easter Lamb Cake is a perfect dessert for any Easter celebration. It's a combination of moist and fluffy vanilla cake with a sweet and creamy frosting. The shredded coconut adds a nice texture to the cake, while the jelly beans and chocolate chips make it look adorable. This dessert is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Type: Festive Dessert
Ingredients: Flour, Butter, Sugar