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Easter Cake Recipe

Deliciously Easy Easter Cake Recipe with Vanilla Bean Frosting

This Easter Cake Recipe features fluffy vanilla bean frosting and colorful layers, perfect for spring celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 30.5 oz White Cake Mix 2 x 15.25 oz packages
  • 1.5 cups Vanilla Yogurt Greek yogurt is a healthier substitute
  • 1 cup Water
  • 8 units Egg Whites Can substitute whole eggs for richness
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil Can use canola or melted coconut oil
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened; Neufchâtel can reduce fat
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 0.75 cups Marshmallow Cream
  • 3 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste Can replace with vanilla extract
  • 16 oz Cool Whip Thawed; can use homemade whipped cream

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cake pans
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • serrated knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare three 9-inch cake pans by greasing them and lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, vanilla yogurt, water, egg whites, and vegetable oil. Mix on low for 30 seconds, then medium for 2 minutes.
  3. Divide the batter into three bowls and tint each with gel food colors, folding gently to avoid overmixing.
  4. Pour the colored batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool the cakes in the pans for 30 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  6. For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar, marshmallow cream, and vanilla bean paste. Fold in Cool Whip.
  7. Level the cooled cake layers if needed, then layer with frosting in between each cake.
  8. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
  9. Sprinkle cake crumbs over the top for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Easter Cake recipe is versatile; try different flavors by adding lemon or chocolate variations.

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