Easy Easter Cake
Hey! So let me hit you with this gem of a recipe — Easy Easter Cake. Yeah, I know, Easter’s once a year, but I’m telling you, this cake deserves way more than a seasonal spotlight. It’s magically simple and while it’s got all the festive vibes, it’s so dang delicious you’ll want to make it Monday breakfasts. Heck, eat it on a random Thursday. You do you!
So picture this: my husband and kiddos go absolutely bananas for this cake. Seriously, if I tell them it’s on the menu, suddenly chores are done, dishes are washed… this cake holds power, people! There was this one Easter when I let my youngest decorate it — little cake Hedonie with more sprinkles than cake itself. But honestly, it’s become our wacky, colorful tradition, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
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Why You’ll Love This Easy Easter Cake
– It’s foolproof even if kitchen chaos is your thing.
– Plays well with all the sprinkles your kids decide to dump on it.
– Brings the fam together like a delicious glue.
How to Make It
So ya just grab a bowl like it’s no big deal, and start tossing in those ingredients. It’s one of those “set it and forget it” bakes, so even if you’re like me and have the attention span of a squirrel, you won’t mess it up. Mix it until your arm might fall off (or until it feels blended, whatever comes first), then pour it into a pan and pretend you’re Martha Stewart for a minute. Pop it in the oven and don’t burn it, okay? I like my cake the same level of glorious gold as my morning toast.
Ingredient Notes
– **Flour**: The backbone of any cake experiment. Mine is usually a little dusty from sitting in the cupboard but works fine.
– **Sugar**: Go for gold. Or, ya know, married-to-brown. But white sugar does the job.
– **Eggs**: They get all fluffy in there. Just make sure you crack them (shells are not good).
Recipe Steps:
1. Preheat your oven like the rockstar baker you are.
2. Whisk dry ingredients like you’re auditioning for the Great American Baking Show.
3. Mix wet stuff until your arm’s like “stop.”
4. Combine everything and don’t panic if it looks lumpy.
5. Pour into a greased pan and toss it in the oven.
6. Channel your inner kitchen goddess and decorate when cooled.
What to Serve It With
This baby is perfect with a cold glass of milk, a splash of coffee, or eaten over the sink when no one’s watching.
Tips & Mistakes
Messy counters are inevitable. Let it happen and don’t fight it. When I tried to be neat, I nearly torched the cake, so embrace the mayhem a bit.
Storage Tips
Right, so if anyone’s slow on devouring this (not likely), just wrap it up, toss it in the fridge. It’s still okay when it sneaks into your breakfast rotation cold. Own it. No judgments here; breakfast cake is life.
Variations and Substitutions
You’re fresh out of eggs? Been there. Google an egg substitute and hope for the best or, hey, bananas are surprisingly great in fixing this hole. Tried honey once when sugar was MIA, not a bad pick. Still edible, maybe even fancy!
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Easy Easter Cake
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup milk room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
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“Super easy and family favorite! My family asked for seconds. Saving this one.”
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“Impressed! Clear steps and family favorite results. Perfect for busy nights.”
“Made this last night and it was so flavorful. Loved how the crowd-pleaser came together.”
