Description

Indulge in the festive delight of a Chocolate Easter Egg Nest Cake, a show-stopping dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with an impressive presentation. This cake is perfect for Easter celebrations, birthdays, or any festive gathering. A moist chocolate cake is topped with a glossy ganache and adorned with a handcrafted chocolate nest filled with colorful mini eggs, making it both delicious and visually captivating. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this easy-to-follow recipe will impress your guests and elevate your celebration.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot water or coffee
1 cup heavy cream
8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Mini chocolate eggs for decoration

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla; mix until smooth. Gradually stir in hot water or coffee.
3. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before transferring to a wire rack.
4. To make ganache, heat cream in a saucepan until simmering; pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2–3 minutes before stirring in butter until smooth.
5. Create the chocolate nest by melting dark chocolate and piping onto parchment paper in a circular shape; refrigerate until firm.
6. Assemble by pouring ganache over the cooled cake and placing the chocolate nest on top filled with mini eggs.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 450
Sugar: 50g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing results. Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps. Customize with different candies in the nest for added variety.