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Easy Easter Cake

Easy Easter Cake That'll Make Your Spring Celebrations Sweet

This Easy Easter Cake, a delightful dessert for spring celebrations, combines fluffy chocolate sponge with rich frosting for a memorable treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 300 g all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 60 g cocoa powder Dutch-processed for deeper taste.
  • 330 g sugar Coconut sugar can be used.
  • 1 tbsp baking powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • 0.5 tbsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon Optional.
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 200 g unsalted butter Can swap for vegan butter.
  • 3 large eggs Flax eggs as a vegan alternative.
  • 225 ml buttermilk Substitute with milk and vinegar.
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste Vanilla extract can be used.
For the Frosting
  • 175 g dark chocolate chips
  • 260 g powdered sugar
  • 6 tbsp additional cocoa powder
  • 120 ml heavy cream Coconut cream can be used.
For Decoration
  • Easter candies For decoration.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch cake pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • whisk
  • Serrated knife

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 340°F (170°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch cake pan by greasing it and lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Add butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined, then beat until smooth.
  4. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and level the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking for doneness.
  5. Remove the cake from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Melt dark chocolate chips and let cool slightly.
  7. In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and cocoa, then add butter and heavy cream, mixing until smooth. Stir in melted chocolate.
  8. Once the cake is cooled, frost the top and sides with the prepared frosting.
  9. Top with colorful Easter candies to decorate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure ingredient freshness for the best results. Customize decorations for your festive look.

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