easter basket cake

Name: Easter Basket Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 package(s) peeps marshmallow chicks; 1 package(s) assorted jelly bean candy; 1 box(es) cake mix, any flavor; 2 can(s) vanilla or chocolate frosting; 1 cup(s) coconut, shredded; 1 ounce(s) food coloring any color; 1/3 cup(s) water

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Vanessa "Nikita" Milare

Hilo, HI

Updated on Sep 30, 2011

One of the two ways I have made this cake for Easter. This was one of my very first cakes for a holiday or get together I have made. It was a hit the first year I made it. Every year I try to make it a new way.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method ---

yield 10 to 12

Ingredients

1 package peeps marshmallow chicks
1 package assorted jelly bean candy
1 box cake mix, any flavor
2 cans vanilla or chocolate frosting
1 cup coconut, shredded
1 ounce food coloring any color
1/3 cup water

How To Make easter basket cake

Step 1

Prepare cake mix according to the packagefor making two 8 inch round cakes. bake cakes & let cool.

Step 2

To layer,place one cake on a plate & top with the frosting. Place second cake on top. Lightly frost entire cake.
Step 3

Chill cake in refrigerator for one hour. Add second coating of frosting. Using a large serving fork, create vertical & horizontal lines to make basket weave design in the frosting on side of cake.
Step 4

Spead coconut shavings onto a tray.Mix in the green food coloring with 1/3cup of water in a spray bottle.Spray the colored water onto the coconut & mix well.
Step 5

Place on top of the cake. Then place the Mallow PEEPS orelly beans on the coconut.
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