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Easter Nest Cake

Easter Nest Cake That Will Wow Your Spring Gatherings

This Easter Nest Cake is a vibrant centerpiece that captures the essence of spring with its fluffy base and whimsical chocolate eggs.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Cake mix Use a donut-shaped pan for unique structure.
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups American Style Buttercream Smooth and thick coat ideal for coating.
For the Chocolate Eggs
  • 1 cup Light Pink Candy Coating Color can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Candy Coating Melt carefully to avoid scorching.
  • 1 piece Extra large Egg Mold Essential for shaping the chocolate eggs.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Toasted Coconut Chips Can be fresh or pre-packaged.
  • 1 pack Toothpicks Useful for arranging chocolate eggs.

Equipment

  • Donut-shaped cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Egg mold
  • Double boiler or microwave

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut-shaped pan. Prepare cake batter and bake for 30-35 minutes.
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  2. In a bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar for the buttercream, adding vanilla and milk for smoothness. Chill for 30 minutes before applying.
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  3. Melt dark chocolate, fill egg mold for speckled eggs, chill for 20 minutes, then melt pink candy coating for shells.
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  4. Spread buttercream on the cooled cake and press toasted coconut chips into it to create the nest shape.
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  5. Assemble chocolate eggs and arrange them on top of the cake with extra coconut chips for decoration.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the cake before icing for best results. Prepare chocolate eggs and buttercream a day prior for convenience.

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