Robin’s Egg Cake – Easy Easter Dessert Recipes You’ll Love!
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Overview
The Robin’s Egg Cake is a charming dessert that brings a touch of whimsy to any spring celebration. Starting with a chocolate cake mix, the recipe cleverly compensates for expired ingredients by adding extra baking powder, ensuring a fluffy texture. The use of two egg yolks instead of one whole egg adds richness, making the cake moist and decadent.
The frosting is where the magic happens. A simple buttercream made with shortening and a splash of homemade vanilla creates a creamy, sweet topping that can be tinted to mimic the colors of robin’s eggs. The technique of draping a towel over the mixing bowl while adding powdered sugar prevents a messy kitchen, a clever tip for novice bakers.
For decoration, the cake is adorned with a delightful nest made from melted chocolate and coconut, topped with colorful candy eggs. This not only adds visual appeal but also a fun texture contrast. The final presentation is both cute and festive, making it an ideal centerpiece for Easter gatherings.
Overall, this recipe is approachable for bakers of all skill levels and offers a delightful way to celebrate the season. Whether you’re hosting a family brunch or looking for a fun project with kids, this Robin’s Egg Cake is sure to be a hit.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Use an expired chocolate cake mix and add 2 teaspoons of baking powder.
Tip: Add baking powder to expired cake mix to ensure it rises properly.
Mix the cake mix with 3 eggs, using 2 egg yolks and 1 egg white.
Add half a cup of water to the mixture.
Tip: Use oil instead of butter to save money when baking.
Add 7 tablespoons of oil to the mixture.
Line the baking pan with parchment paper and spray the edges.
Tap down the batter to remove air bubbles.
Put the cake in the oven and bake according to package directions.
Check if the cake is done by ensuring it comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool before frosting.
Start making buttercream frosting using shortening, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar.
Add milk gradually to achieve the desired frosting consistency.
Tip: Drape a towel over the mixer to prevent powdered sugar from poofing everywhere.
Tip: Add milk one tablespoon at a time to achieve the right frosting consistency.
Divide the frosting in half for layering.
Level the top of the cake if uneven.
Spread frosting on the first layer of the cake.
Tip: Avoid letting your knife or spatula touch the cake to prevent pulling up crumbs.
Position the second cake layer on top.
Frost the top and sides of the cake.
Tip: Don't worry about making the frosting perfectly smooth for a natural look.
Melt chocolate in the microwave for decoration.
Mix melted chocolate with coconut to create hay stacks.
Tip: Let the hay stacks cool before frosting the cake.
Break chocolate into pieces and arrange around the cake, then add the hay stacks.
Place robin eggs on top of the decorated cake.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Coconut Cream
Ingredient: Eggs
→ Substitution: Flaxseed Meal + Water
Ingredient: Gluten
→ Substitution: Gluten-Free Cake Mix
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Frequently asked questions
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Using expired cake mix can still yield delicious results by adding extra baking powder.
- •Butter can be substituted with oil in cake recipes to save costs.
- •Homemade buttercream frosting can be customized with flavors and colors.
- •Using egg yolks instead of whole eggs can enhance the richness of the cake.
