Prep:
30 min
Start To Finish:
2 hr 20 min
Makes 12 servings
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TIPS from the kitchens
Variation
Instead of a basket, make "funny spring animals playing in the field" by
placing animal-shaped marshmallow candy on tinted coconut.
Simplify
Make frosting a little easier by leaving a smooth finish on the cake.
Your results will be equally delicious.
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Easter Basket Cake
Offer to bring the dessert when you head to Grandma's house for
Easter. Your family will be amazed at your creation!
1 package Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix
Water, oil and eggs called for on cake mix package
1 tub Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy chocolate fudge
ready-to-spread frosting
1 cup shredded coconut
Green food color
Candy Easter eggs
1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottoms only of 2 round pans, 8 or
9x1 1/2 inches.
2. Make cake mix as directed on package, using water, oil
and eggs. Pour into pans.
3. Bake 8-inch pans 33 to 38 minutes, 9-inch pans 28 to 33
minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10
minutes; remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
4. Fill layers and frost side of cake with frosting. Spread
thin layer of frosting on top of cake. Make a basket weave pattern in frosting
on side of cake by drawing inch-long horizontal and vertical lines with tines
of fork.
5. Shake coconut and 3 or 4 drops food color in tightly
covered jar until coconut is evenly tinted; sprinkle on top of cake. Place
candy eggs on coconut.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft)
Do not use 8-inch rounds. Make cake mix following high
altitude directions on package for 9-inch rounds.
1 Serving: Calories 465 (Calories from Fat 205 ); Total Fat 23 g
(Saturated Fat 12 g); Cholesterol 55 mg; Sodium 340 mg; Total Carbohydrate 62 g
(Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 4 g
% Daily Value: Vitamin A 2 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 6 %; Iron 6 %
The trademarks referred to herein are trademarks of General Mills, Inc. or
its affiliates.
Printed from BettyCrocker.com © 2005 and ®/T General Mills
All Rights Reserved
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