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Show-Stopping Surprise Inside Easter Egg Cake

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A playful and festive Easter cake with a hidden surprise center of colorful sprinkles, topped with creamy buttercream frosting. Perfect for celebrations and spring gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • ½ cup (90g) rainbow sprinkles
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Additional sprinkles for decoration (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add dry ingredients in three batches, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles with a rubber spatula, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Pour half the batter into one prepared pan, smoothing the surface.
  8. Create the surprise center by dropping about 1 cup of batter into the center of the first pan to form the ‘egg,’ then carefully pour the remaining batter around it to form the shell.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  11. For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream and vanilla extract. Add a pinch of salt and beat until smooth and fluffy.
  12. If baked separately, slice the small dome and place it in the center of the larger cake.
  13. Apply a thin crumb coat of frosting, chill for 15 minutes, then apply a final smooth layer of buttercream.
  14. Decorate with additional sprinkles if desired.

Notes

Use firm, non-melting sprinkles to prevent color bleeding. Chill batter slightly before folding in sprinkles if bleeding occurs. Grease and line pans with parchment paper for easy release. Apply a crumb coat and chill before final frosting for a smooth finish. Test doneness with a toothpick inserted near the center.

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Keywords: Easter cake, surprise inside cake, confetti cake, buttercream frosting, festive dessert, spring cake, colorful sprinkles

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