Chocolate Easter Cake
A rich and moist chocolate cake decorated with colorful Easter-themed toppings, perfect for festive celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (for frosting)
- Assorted colorful Easter sprinkles and decorations
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water; the batter will be thin.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove cakes from oven and cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- To prepare frosting, heat heavy cream until simmering and pour over chopped semi-sweet chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Frost the cooled cakes and decorate with colorful Easter sprinkles and decorations as desired.
Notes
For a festive touch, add small chocolate eggs or pastel-colored candies on top before serving.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/chocolate-easter-cake/