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Speckled Egg Easter Cake

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This vibrant Speckled Egg Easter Cake is a festive dessert perfect for your holiday celebrations. With layers of fluffy vanilla cake, smooth vanilla buttercream frosting, and a speckled egg decoration, it’s a delicious and visually stunning centerpiece for Easter.

Ingredients

For the Vanilla Cake:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

6 large egg whites

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup milk

For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting and Decoration:

1 cup salted butter (softened)

4 cups powdered sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Food coloring (gel, in teal and black)

12–16 mini Cadbury eggs

Whipped cream or additional buttercream (optional for decoration)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch cake pans, dusting with flour.

  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

  • In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites one at a time, mixing until just combined.

  • Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Scrape the bowl to ensure even mixing.

  • Divide the batter between the cake pans, tapping them to release air bubbles. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  • Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

  • For the frosting, cream the butter for 2-3 minutes in a stand mixer. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing after each addition.

  • Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Increase mixer speed to high for 1-2 minutes for a whipped texture. Add food coloring to achieve desired color.

  • Once cooled, level the cake layers and stack them, frosting with the prepared buttercream.

  • Decorate with Cadbury eggs and optional whipped cream or additional buttercream.

Notes

  • For a different flavor, try swapping the vanilla extract for almond or lemon extract.

  • For decoration, you can use other Easter candies like jelly beans or chocolate bunnies.

  • If you prefer a fruity touch, add a layer of fruit preserves like raspberry or strawberry between the cake layers.

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