EASTER BASKET LAYER CAKE
Fun Easter basket cake children will love!
Provided by HappyMumma
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and one 8-inch square pan.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
- Combine white sugar, 1 cup butter, and 2 tablespoons vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until soft and fluffy. Beat in flour mixture alternately with cold water until batter is combined. Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Invert onto wire racks and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- Trim one of the round cakes by 1 inch using a serrated knife. Cut a 5-inch circle, about 1/2-inch deep, out of the second round cake. Cut the square cake so it measures 8 inches on the diagonal.
- Place square cake layer on a large cake plate. Spread half of the raspberry preserves on top. Cover with the 8-inch round cake. Spread remaining raspberry preserves on top. Add the 9-inch round cake layer, positioning it so the hole is in the center.
- Whisk 1 cup butter in a bowl until creamy. Whisk in confectioners' sugar gradually, alternating with milk, until frosting is smooth. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla and 1 pinch salt. Whisk in cocoa powder until frosting is evenly mixed.
- Spread frosting around the sides of the cake. Spread frosting over the top cake layer but leave the hole unfrosted. Make horizontal marks over the frosting with an icing knife to create a basket look.
- Mix 1 tablespoon water and green food coloring together in a bowl. Add coconut; toss until evenly coated with green food coloring. Pour into the hole on top of the cake. Cover coconut with chocolate eggs.
- Cut out a strip of cardboard that measures 1x18 inches. Grip it with both hands at one end; run your thumbs down the strip in opposite directions to create a smooth, rounded shape. Wrap handle well with aluminum foil.
- Insert handle into the cake. Cover aluminum foil with a thin layer of frosting. Make horizontal marks over the frosting with an icing knife to create a basket look.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 679.3 calories, Carbohydrate 105.7 g, Cholesterol 90.1 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 343.9 mg, Sugar 80.8 g
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Rumika Madushan Bro
[email protected]Overall, this was a great recipe. The cake was delicious and the frosting was perfect. I would definitely make this cake again.
bankrol adrian
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The cake layers were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the frosting next time.
eunice ramputla
[email protected]I'm a beginner baker, and this recipe was easy to follow. The cake turned out great! It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. I'm definitely going to be making this cake again.
Umair Khokar123
[email protected]I made this cake for my Easter brunch, and it was a huge hit! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I also loved the colorful sprinkles on top. It was the perfect festive touch for Easter.
Realest Barber1
[email protected]This cake was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was well worth the effort. The cake was beautiful and delicious. I especially loved the cream cheese frosting. I'll definitely be making this cake again for future special occasi
Clay Houchin
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The cake layers were dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too runny. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I'm definitely not going to be making this recipe again.
stephanie dc
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of layer cakes, but this one changed my mind. The cake layers were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and airy. I also loved the colorful sprinkles on top. It was a perfect cake for a special occasion.
Ola Dayo
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the frosting next time. Otherwise, the cake was very moist and flavorful. I also liked the addition of the chopped nuts.
Drexton Hodges
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I'm definitely going to be making this cake again for future special occasio
Md Razaul
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is always moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I love that it's also a relatively easy recipe to follow. I highly recommend i
wolf cat
[email protected]I'm not a fan of overly sweet cakes, so I reduced the amount of sugar in the frosting by half. It turned out perfectly! The cake was still plenty sweet, but it wasn't cloying. I also used a combination of all-purpose flour and almond flour, which gav
KURDSTAN KURDISH
[email protected]This cake was absolutely gorgeous! I loved the pastel colors and the intricate piping on the frosting. It was almost too pretty to eat! But once I took a bite, I was hooked. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and airy. This rec
Lupe Gamez
[email protected]My attempt at the Easter Basket Layer Cake didn't turn out quite as expected. The cake layers were a bit dry, and the frosting was too sweet for my taste. I think I might have overmixed the batter, which could have contributed to the dryness. I'll tr
Suliman Mutaz
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's Easter party, and it was a huge success! The kids loved the funfetti layers and the colorful sprinkles. The cake was also very moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this cake again for future parties.
Rakhal Das
[email protected]This cake was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was totally worth it! The end result was a gorgeous and delicious cake that was perfect for our Easter celebration. My family and friends raved about it.
chamara kakulandara chamara
[email protected]The Easter Basket Layer Cake was a delightful treat! The cake layers were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. I especially loved the addition of the chopped nuts, which gave the cake a nice crunchy texture. This recipe is def
Aael
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was surprisingly easy to follow. The cake turned out beautifully, and the frosting was the perfect consistency. My kids loved the colorful sprinkles on top. It was a great way to celebrate Easter!
uswenka
[email protected]This Easter Basket Layer Cake was a hit at our family gathering! The moist and fluffy layers, paired with the creamy frosting, were absolutely delicious. The basket design was also a creative touch that made the cake look extra special. Overall, a fa