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Easter Cake Recipe

Enjoy a moist and tender Easter cake with flavors of lemon and coconut, topped with candy-coated eggs for a fun spring dessert.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Bundt pan for baking

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 3 cups cake flour spooned and leveled
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder for lift and lightness
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda to balance acidity
  • ½ teaspoon salt to bring out all the flavors
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temp for creamy mixing
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar for just enough sweetness
  • 1 heaping tablespoon lemon zest to brighten everything up
  • ½ cup vegetable oil smooth and keeps it moist
  • 5 large eggs room temp helps 'em mix better
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract plus 1 teaspoon coconut extract for that Easter vibe
  • ½ cup sour cream or yogurt full fat and room temp for richness
  • ⅔ cup whole milk smooths the batter out nicely
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice for a tart pop
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut to fold in and top
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened for the frosting
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened also for the frosting
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar to sweeten that creamy topping
  • 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for frosting zing
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract in frosting
  • 1 ½ cups shredded coconut to sprinkle on top
  • 1–2 cups candy coated chocolate eggs kinda the star decorations

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Even if you use a pressure cooker, you gotta bake that cake part right. Grab a bundt pan and grease it well.
  • Whisk cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a big bowl. This dry mix is crucial for that tender crumb.
  • In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until it's light and fluffy. Then add lemon zest and vegetable oil, mix it good.
  • One by one add your eggs, mixing well after each. Follow with vanilla extract and coconut extract to get that Easter flavor going.
  • Slowly add your dry ingredients to the wet stuff, mixing just 'til combined. Don't overdo it or your cake gets heavy.
  • Pour batter into the bundt pan and smooth out the top. Bake in the oven for about 30 to 35 minutes until the toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool 10 minutes before flipping out, then cool completely.

Notes

Serve this delightful cake as a center piece at your Easter gathering, and enjoy the burst of flavors including lemon and coconut. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee!