Best 2 Colorful Easter Cake Recipes
**Celebrate the joy of Easter with this delightful Colorful Easter Cake, a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds!**
This stunning cake is a symphony of vibrant colors, featuring a moist and fluffy vanilla cake base adorned with a rainbow of pastel buttercream frosting. Each bite is an explosion of flavors, with hints of vanilla, almond, and a touch of citrus zest. The cake is further elevated with a layer of tangy lemon curd, adding a burst of freshness that perfectly complements the sweetness of the frosting. As you delve deeper into this culinary masterpiece, you'll discover a hidden layer of rich chocolate ganache, providing a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. The cake is then adorned with an array of colorful sprinkles, chocolate eggs, and mini fondant bunnies, creating a whimsical and festive Easter centerpiece. Indulge in this delightful creation, and let the spirit of Easter fill your heart with joy and happiness.
**Recipes Included:**
- **Vanilla Cake Base:** This classic vanilla cake recipe yields a moist and fluffy crumb, providing the perfect foundation for the colorful buttercream frosting.
- **Pastel Buttercream Frosting:** Transform ordinary buttercream into a vibrant masterpiece with this easy-to-follow recipe. Learn how to achieve those beautiful pastel shades that will make your cake stand out.
- **Lemon Curd Filling:** Elevate your cake with a layer of tangy and luscious lemon curd. This simple recipe uses fresh lemon juice, sugar, butter, and eggs to create a burst of citrus flavor that perfectly complements the sweetness of the frosting.
- **Chocolate Ganache Layer:** Indulge in a layer of rich and decadent chocolate ganache. This simple recipe combines dark chocolate and heavy cream to create a velvety smooth filling that adds a touch of sophistication to the cake.
- **Colorful Decorations:** Discover creative ideas for decorating your cake with an array of colorful sprinkles, chocolate eggs, and mini fondant bunnies. Let your imagination run wild and create a cake that reflects the joy and festivity of Easter.
COLORFUL EASTER EGG CAKE
How I love Spring Time !! And I LOVE EASTER for a lot of colorful reasons. But, most of all because it renews our Faith that Jesus Arose for you and me !! I colored many Easter Eggs as my children were growing up. I never tire of the joyous feeling of EASTER. This is a combination of recipes to fit my taste. I hope you will enjoy...
Provided by Jewel Hall
Categories Chocolate
Time 2h40m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Cake: Sift flour, salt, and baking powder, in medium mixing bowl, set aside. Grease and flour 10 inch tube pan. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- 2. Combine sugar and cocoa. Cream sugar / cocoa mixture with Crisco, and butter until fluffy in a Large mixing bowl. Add Vanilla. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each one. (EGGS SHOULD BE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE). Add the dry ingredients and milk alternately beating after each addition. Pour batter into tube pan and bake in 300 degree oven for 1 hour and 40 minutes.
- 3. After cake is done, remove from oven and let it sit in pan 10-15 minutes before turning it out on cake plate. This makes a large cake. Place the cake on a pretty and large cake plate. Let it cool.
- 4. FROSTING: Place the glass inside the hole of the tube cake, make the bottom of the glass face up. Frost the top two-thirds of the cake, leaving the 1/3 at bottom exposed with no icing. Using a small spatula, swirl the frosting in an upward motion to give it a fluffy, nest like appearance. Sprinkle the toasted coconut over top of cake and spill down sides but do not pat it on. Just a little sprinkle where ever it hits is fine. Place the foil colored eggs on top of the glass and sprinkle some jelly beans on them. On the cake plate and around the bottom of cake, place a few jelly beans but don't pile them up. THAT'S ALL FOLKS !! FIND THE PRIZE EGG !!!
COLORFUL EASTER CAKE
Jelly beans and Fruit Roll-Ups offer a fun, festive touch for your creation. Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Cut Fruit Roll-Ups into strips of desired widths. Lightly press onto sides of cake. Arrange jelly beans around edges of cake. Decorate with icing as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your cake the best flavor. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
- Follow the Recipe Carefully: Don't substitute ingredients or change the measurements unless you know what you're doing. Baking is a science, and even small changes can affect the outcome of your cake.
- Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make your cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the Cake at the Right Temperature: The temperature of your oven can affect the texture and flavor of your cake. Make sure you preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking.
- Don't Open the Oven Door During Baking: Opening the oven door during baking can cause the cake to fall. Only open the door to check on the cake in the last few minutes of baking.
- Let the Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting: If you frost the cake while it's still warm, the frosting will melt and run off. Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
Conclusion:
With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious and beautiful Easter cake that will be the star of your holiday table. Just remember to follow the tips above, and you'll be sure to impress your family and friends with your culinary skills.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
