EASTER BASKET CANDY CAKE
For a festive cake all of your guests will be impressed with at your Easter gathering, try this recipe. It is so easy but looks like you fussed.-Mary Kay Morris, Cokato, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cover the serving board with gift wrap, taping the wrap on the back side of the board. Cover the wrapped board with clear cellophane in the same way. Set the board aside. , Using two 9-in. round baking pans, prepare and bake the cake according to the package directions. Cool cakes for 10 minutes before removing from the pans to wire racks to cool completely. , Place on cake in the center of the covered serving board. Spread the top of the cake with frosting. , Cut a 6-in. circle from the center of the second cake. Remove the center circle and set aside for another use. Place the cake ring on top of the frosted cake layer, creating the basket. Frost top and sides of basket., For the handle, cover the 14x3/4-in. strip of lightweight cardboard with plastic wrap. Bend the cardboard strip into an upside-down "U" shape and insert the ends into the top of the cake about 1 inch from the outside edge. Frost the handle., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine three drops of green food coloring and 1/2 teaspoon of water. Add coconut, seal the bag and shake until coconut is evenly tinted. Sprinkle a portion of green coconut inside the basket. Reserve remaining coconut to sprinkle around the bottom of basket later., Fill the basket with candy of your choice. Press candy pieces onto the top of the handle where shown in the photo or as desired., When the frosting on the cake is firm, press the tines of a fork into the frosting on the sides of the cake to create a basket-weave pattern, alternating vertical and horizontal designs., Sprinkle the remaining tinted coconut around the bottom of the basket.
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Jeremiah Byrant
[email protected]This cake was a waste of time and money. It was not worth the effort to make it.
Hakon
[email protected]This cake was a huge disappointment. It looked beautiful, but it tasted bland and boring. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Ashley Cooke
[email protected]This cake was a complete disaster! It was so bad that I threw it away. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Ahmed Hussen
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out terrible! It was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was gritty. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Raja Faizi
[email protected]This cake was way too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Grandward S Paragua
[email protected]I had a hard time finding all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth it in the end. The cake was delicious and the frosting was perfect.
Mubeen Razzaq
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would recommend using a different cake recipe next time.
Pablo dc
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this cake was so easy to make! I was really impressed with how it turned out, and my family loved it.
Dream Girl
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so pretty! I used pastel-colored sprinkles and jellybeans to decorate it, and it looked perfect on my Easter table.
Shivani
[email protected]I made this cake for my Easter party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist cake and the creamy frosting. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and festive Easter dessert.
Asiah Sweetness
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it in the end. It was a beautiful and delicious cake that was perfect for our Easter celebration.
Habee
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was perfectly sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Easter cake.
Rana Gaming Ping
[email protected]This cake was super easy to make and it turned out so cute! I used a store-bought cake mix and frosting, but I still got a lot of compliments on it. I will definitely be making this again for future Easter celebrations.
Johnny Gonzalez
[email protected]I made this cake for my Easter brunch and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, especially the kids. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious a
Shusma Dangi
[email protected]This Easter Basket Candy Cake was a hit at our family gathering! It was so moist and flavorful, and the candy decoration was a fun and festive touch. I will definitely be making this again next year.