Easter Cake Recipes With Pictures

May 11, 2023 Post a Comment

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Chocolate Cake with Ganache

This delicious and decadent chocolate cake with ganache is the perfect cake for your Easter celebration. It’s a classic layer cake that will be sure to impress your family and friends. The layers of moist chocolate cake are filled with a rich and creamy ganache that adds a touch of sweetness and richness. Topped off with a chocolate glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit.

Ingredients:

For the cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee

For the ganache:

1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the glaze:

1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract.

4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.

5. Slowly add the hot coffee, stirring until just combined.

6. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

8. To make the ganache, heat the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.

9. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted and combined.

10. Spread the ganache between the two cooled layers and set aside.

11. To make the glaze, heat the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.

12. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips and butter until melted and combined.

13. Pour the glaze over the top of the cake and spread it evenly.

14. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)

Calories: 446

Fat: 25g

Saturated fat: 16g

Carbohydrates: 47g

Sugar: 33g

Fiber: 2g

Protein: 6g

Cholesterol: 75mg

Sodium: 429mg

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This moist and flavorful carrot cake is the perfect addition to your Easter celebration. Made with freshly grated carrots, this cake is moist and tender, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. This cake is sure to be a hit and will make your Easter celebration special.

Ingredients:

For the cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

For the frosting:

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, and grated carrots.

4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.

5. Fold in the walnuts, if using.

6. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

8. To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth.

9. Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.

10. Slowly add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until smooth and creamy.

11. Spread the frosting between the two cooled layers and around the sides of the cake.

12. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)

Calories: 589

Fat: 32g

Saturated fat: 14g

Carbohydrates: 68g

Sugar: 49g

Fiber: 2g

Protein: 6g

Cholesterol: 85mg

Sodium: 531mg

Strawberry Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting

This light and airy strawberry cake is the perfect way to celebrate Easter. Made with fresh strawberries and topped with a light and fluffy whipped cream frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. The combination of the sweet strawberries and the creamy frosting make this cake a truly special treat.

Ingredients:

For the cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups chopped strawberries

For the frosting:

2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract.

4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.

5. Fold in the chopped strawberries.

6. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

8. To make the frosting, beat the cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.

9. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until combined.

10. Spread the frosting between the two cooled layers and around the sides of the cake.

11. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)

Calories: 456

Fat: 26g

Saturated fat: 14g

Carbohydrates: 52g

Sugar: 37g

Fiber: 2g

Protein: 5g

Cholesterol: 84mg

Sodium: 446mg

Conclusion

These Easter cake recipes are sure to be a hit at your Easter celebration. Whether you choose the chocolate cake with ganache, the carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, or the strawberry cake with whipped cream frosting, each one is sure to be a crowd pleaser. So go ahead and get baking and make your Easter celebration special with these delicious cake recipes.