With the Easter half-term nearly here, thinking of fun activities to keep the kids entertained can sometimes be a challenge.
Baking is a classic way to spend quality time together and this seasonal and rich dessert is a family favourite.
Here’s how to bake your own chocolate mini egg cake at home.
Chocolate mini egg cake
Ingredients
For the cake
- 175g unsalted butter
- 165g self-raising flour
- 30g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 175g caster sugar
- 3 free-range eggs
- 3 tbsp whole milk
For the icing and topping
- 250g unsalted butter
- 500g icing sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 80g bag Cadbury Mini Eggs
Method
- Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C / Gas Mark 4.
- Prepare the tins
Lightly grease the base and sides of two 18cm cake tins, then line them with baking parchment.
- Mix the dry ingredients
Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a bowl and then set aside.
- Whisk the butter and sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar using an electric mixer for two to three minutes, until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.
- Add the eggs
Beat in the eggs one at a time. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined, then gently mix in the milk.
- Bake the cakes
Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared tins and level the tops. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cakes are risen and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes
Allow the cakes to cool briefly in their tins before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the buttercream icing
Cut the butter for the icing into cubes and beat in a bowl until soft. Sift in the icing sugar and mix until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and beat until the icing is light and creamy.
- Ice the cake
Put the buttercream into a piping bag and cut a small hole in the end. Pipe small peaks across the top of one cake layer. Place the second cake on top and repeat the piping across the surface.
- Decorate the cake
Finish by arranging the mini chocolate eggs across the top of the cake. Then slice and enjoy with your family and friends!