Easter Cake Recipe

Name: Easter Cake Recipe
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: Cake:; 3 cups (360g)cake flour(spooned & leveled)*; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar; 1 heaping Tablespoon lemon zest; 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil; 5 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon coconut extract; 1/2 cup (120g) full-fat sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature; 2/3 cup (180ml) whole milk, at room temperature; 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice; 1 cup (100g) sweetened flaked/shredded coconut; Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:; 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp; 56g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 2 cups (240g) confectioners’ sugar; 1–2 Tablespoons (15–30ml) fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; For Topping:; 1 and 1/2 cups (150g) sweetened flaked/shredded coconut*; 1–2 cups candy-coated chocolate eggs, such as Cadbury Mini Eggs

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

Total Time

1h 35m

This Easter cake recipe combines the zesty flavor of lemon with the sweetness of coconut for a perfectly festive dessert. Topped with a creamy coconut frosting and candy-coated chocolate eggs, it's as beautiful as it is delicious. Great for Easter celebrations and springtime gatherings.

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