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Chocolate Easter Egg Nest Cake

Decadent Chocolate Easter Egg Nest Cake for Spring Celebrations

Enjoy a delightful Chocolate Easter Egg Nest Cake this spring, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Use ideally for optimal taste.
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor.
  • 1 cup buttermilk Dairy-free option: mix dairy-free milk with lemon juice.
  • ½ cup vegetable oil Melted coconut oil can be used.
  • 2 large eggs Can substitute with flax eggs.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Opt for pure vanilla for best results.
  • 1 cup hot coffee Can replace with hot water for milder taste.
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with coconut cream.
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate Semi-sweet or white chocolate can be used.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup mini chocolate eggs Any small candies can be used.

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a deep 9-inch round cake pan with non-stick spray or butter.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar.
  3. In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently. Then, pour in the hot coffee and mix until smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. While the cake cools, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until steaming, then pour over chopped dark chocolate and stir until smooth.
  7. Once the cake is cool, pour the ganache over the top evenly.
  8. To make chocolate nests, melt additional chocolate and pipe freeform strands on parchment paper. Refrigerate until set.
  9. Place the chocolate nests on the cooled cake and fill with mini chocolate eggs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store the chocolate nests separately from the cake to maintain their shape. Prepare the cake a day in advance for ease.

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