Easter Basket Cake

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Very festive for the Easter holiday! Instead of using the candy to decorate the basket, I've also used milk chocolate icing or colored the vanilla icing to match the handle then used a fork to gently rake a basket type woven look into the sides of the cake.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 to 8 inch round basket

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix

  • 1 (16 ounce) can white frosting

  • 2 drops green food coloring

  • ½ teaspoon water

  • 2 cups flaked coconut

  • 1 (14 ounce) package candy-coated chocolate pieces

Directions

  1. Prepare the cake mix and bake the cake in two 8 inch rounds according to package directions. Cool completely.

  2. Cut a circle out of the center of one of the layers, leaving a ring that measures 1 1/2 inches from the outer to the inner edge. Place the uncut layer on a serving platter and frost the top. Place the ring layer on top of the frosted layer, and frost the sides and top of the basket. Decorate the sides and top by pressing candy pieces into the frosting.

  3. To tint the coconut, combine water and green food coloring in a medium bowl. Stir in coconut with a fork until evenly tinted. Place green coconut grass in center of cake basket.

  4. To make a handle, cut a piece of aluminum foil 8x16 inches. Fold in half lengthwise 4 times. Wrap with ribbon, securing the ends with tape. Insert ends of the handle into the cake top. Fill basket with Easter candy and goodies, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

668 Calories
25g Fat
106g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 668
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 33%
Saturated Fat 11g 57%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 488mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 106g 39%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 87g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 143mg 11%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 234mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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