Description
Easter Egg Layer Cake is a delightful centerpiece for your spring celebrations, combining fluffy layers of cake with vibrant frosting. This whimsical dessert is visually stunning and bursting with flavor, evoking joyful memories of Easter egg hunts and family gatherings. Perfect for any festive occasion, this cake will impress your guests and satisfy their sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Food coloring (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with colorful icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg