Easter Basket Cake

Easter Basket Cake
138 min.
12
337kcal

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Celebrate the joy of Easter with a delightful treat that captures the spirit of the season: the Easter Basket Cake! This whimsical dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious indulgence that will have your family and friends coming back for seconds. Imagine a moist, fluffy yellow cake layered with rich chocolate fudge frosting, all beautifully adorned to resemble a festive Easter basket.

The cake is topped with a vibrant sprinkle of shredded coconut, tinted a cheerful green to mimic fresh grass, and is generously filled with colorful candy Easter eggs that add a playful touch. Each slice of this cake is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making it the perfect centerpiece for your Easter celebration.

With a preparation time of just over two hours, this cake is surprisingly easy to make, even for novice bakers. Whether you're hosting a family gathering or simply looking to brighten up your holiday table, the Easter Basket Cake is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also bring smiles to everyone around the table!

Ingredients

  • 12 servings candy easter eggs 
  • container chocolate frosting 
  • cup coconut or shredded
  • 12 servings drop natural food coloring green
  • box cake mix yellow

Equipment

  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pans). Make and cool cake as directed on box for two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Place 1 cake layer, rounded side down, on serving plate.
  3. Spread with about 1/3 cup frosting. Top with second layer, rounded side up. Frost side of cake and spread a thin layer of frosting on top of cake. Make a basket weave pattern in frosting on side of cake by drawing inch-long horizontal and vertical lines with tines of fork.
  4. Shake coconut and 3 or 4 drops food color in tightly covered jar until evenly tinted; sprinkle on top of cake.
  5. Place candy eggs on coconut. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories337kcal
Protein2.66%
Fat26.96%
Carbs70.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0.83
Glycemic Load
0.04
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
4.9434782472318%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:337.14kcal
16.86%
Fat:10.38g
15.97%
Saturated Fat:4.94g
30.91%
Carbohydrates:60.97g
20.32%
Net Carbohydrates:59.51g
21.64%
Sugar:41.41g
46.01%
Cholesterol:0.13mg
0.04%
Sodium:384.83mg
16.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.31g
4.62%
Phosphorus:170.91mg
17.09%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.64%
Calcium:96.91mg
9.69%
Iron:1.6mg
8.91%
Folate:31.41µg
7.85%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.26%
Copper:0.14mg
6.78%
Vitamin E:1mg
6.68%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.31%
Fiber:1.46g
5.83%
Vitamin B3:1.08mg
5.39%
Magnesium:14.37mg
3.59%
Potassium:117.97mg
3.37%
Selenium:2.27µg
3.24%
Zinc:0.3mg
1.99%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.93%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.87%
Vitamin K:1.26µg
1.2%