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Easter Chocolate Egg Smash Cake

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A festive chocolate cake shaped like a giant Easter egg, coated in a glossy chocolate shell and filled with colorful candy for a fun smash-and-reveal dessert centerpiece.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups chocolate frosting
  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
  • 1 1/2 cups assorted chocolate Easter candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease two 8 inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Carefully stir in boiling water.
  3. Divide batter evenly between pans and smooth the tops.
  4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  5. Trim and gently shape cakes into a dome. Spread chocolate frosting between layers and over the entire cake. Chill for 20 minutes.
  6. Melt milk chocolate chips until smooth. Pour and spread over the chilled cake to form a shell. Immediately add rainbow sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
  7. Once set, carefully cut a small section from the center and hollow slightly. Fill with assorted chocolate Easter candies.
  8. Slice through the shell to reveal the candy center and serve.

Notes

  • Chill the cake before adding melted chocolate for a smoother finish.
  • Use a warm sharp knife for clean slices through the shell.
  • Add the candy filling just before serving for maximum crunch.

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