Easter Basket Cake Recipe

Name: Easter Basket Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup self-rising flour sifted; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 2 eggs at room temperature; 1 pound icing vanilla; 1/2 cup shredded coconut; 6 drops green food coloring; 6 sugar edible, roses, to decorate; eggs assorted candy, to decorate

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup self-rising flour sifted
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 eggs at room temperature
1 pound icing vanilla
1/2 cup shredded coconut
6 drops green food coloring
6 sugar edible, roses, to decorate
eggs assorted candy, to decorate

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Grease and line an 8 inch cake pan with parchment paper.
2
Cream butter, sugar, flour, milk and eggs on low speed. Increase speed to medium and beat for 1-2 mins, or until mixture is pale and smooth. Transfer to prepared pan and bake for 35-40 mins, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 5 mins then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Transfer to a serving plate.
3
Using a serrated knife, level top of cake. Cut out center of cake to form a basket shape. Frost cake with vanilla icing. Color coconut with green food coloring. Sprinkle in middle of cake and a little around the side to resemble grass. Wrap ribbon around pipe cleaners and insert into cake to form a handle. Decorate with sugar roses and fill basket with candy eggs.

1449

kcal

Calories

Fat

228

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter softened, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup self-rising flour sifted, 1/2 cup 2% milk, and more.

Yes, Easter Basket Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Easter Basket Cake

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