Hidden Rainbow Easter Egg Cake
A delightful dessert featuring a colorful surprise, perfect for Easter celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 vanilla pound cake mix
- ½ teaspoon organic or natural lemon flavoring
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Food coloring
- 1–2 loaf pans
- Egg-shaped cookie cutter
- Serrated knife
- Spatula
- Separate small bowls for color mixing
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Mix: Follow the instructions on the pound cake mix to ensure a fluffy and light cake.
- Add Flavoring: Incorporate the organic lemon flavoring and lemon zest into the cake mix.
- Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter into different bowls and tint each with food coloring, then pour the colored batters into the loaf pans.
- Cool Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool completely after baking.
- Shape the Cake: Level the tops with a serrated knife and use the cookie cutter to cut out egg shapes.
- Stack the Eggs: Stack the colored egg shapes to form a layered effect.
- Create the Icing: Mix confectioner’s sugar with lemon juice to create icing.
- Decorate: Smother the cake in icing and enjoy!
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using gluten-free pound cake mix. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easter cake, rainbow cake, dessert, festive dessert, colorful cake
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