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Easter Chocolate Egg Cake decorated with colorful eggs and chocolate frosting

Easter Chocolate Egg Cake

Celebrate Easter with this moist and chocolatey cake, topped with festive candy eggs, perfect for all ages.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Choose a fresh, labeled all-purpose flour and spoon-and-level when measuring.
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder Use natural unsweetened cocoa for a bright note; Dutch-process yields a darker taste.
  • 2 cups sugar Provides sweetness and moisture.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder Ensure it is fresh for proper rising.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda Works alongside baking powder for leavening.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs Use room temperature for better emulsification.
  • 1 cup whole milk Room temperature milk is preferred.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil Keeps the cake moist.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds flavor.
  • 1 cup boiling water Do not skip this step; it blooms the cocoa.
Topping
  • Festive candy eggs For decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line bases with parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the boiling water carefully and divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Cool the cakes for 10 minutes in the pans, then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
Decoration
  1. Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and top with festive candy eggs.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.