Description
Chocolate Easter Egg Nest Cake is a delightful dessert that combines moist chocolate cake with creamy frosting, all topped with colorful Easter eggs nestled in a crispy chocolate nest. This showstopper is perfect for spring celebrations and family gatherings, bringing joy and sweetness to any occasion. With its rich flavors and stunning presentation, this cake will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup colorful Easter eggs (chocolate or candy)
- ½ cup shredded coconut (toasted) (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients gently; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to cooling racks. Once cool, frost between layers and decorate with toasted coconut and Easter eggs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg