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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." — Valerie Lynne

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1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 (16 ounce) can white frosting
2 drops green food coloring

1/2 teaspoon water
2 cups flaked coconut
1 (14 ounce) package candy-coated chocolate pieces

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Directions

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

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 1 hr

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 21, 2003

What a beautiful cake! We used crepe paper instead of ribbons, and wound 2 different colors around the foil handle, and then tied a big bow on top. The round part of the cake that was cut out was frosted, decorated and given to the one person at the table who hated coconut. I can't wait to make this next year when my son is old enough to help me decorate it!

—KEROSKAM

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 01, 2009

Cute idea, easier than others I've seen, and I really like the handle idea. That turned out well. But the ring on top completely fell apart when I tried to frost it. I followed directions, but I was just asking too much of that cake, to have its center cut out, placed on top of another layer, and then smear frosting all over it, including the inside hole. I don't know that I'd attempt this again--maybe a smaller hole, but that'd leave very little room for candy.

—Laura

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Apr 16, 2006

Wow! This was so easy, and it turned out to be so cute!! For the handle, I wanted to use several red licorice ropes, but I accidentally picked up the wrong kind at the store. I was in a bit of a crunch, time wise, so this idea will have to wait until next year. Instead, I laid out a piece of rose-colored saran wrap, laid a piece of tin foil, the same size, on top of it, then rolled the two together. The handle was pretty and strong; the ends went right down into the sides of the cake. The coconut was a lot less messy than I thought it would be to color, and it looked great in and around the cake! I filled the middle of the "basket" with some of the coconut grass and then put in some chocolates and jelly beans. Thanks for a terrific idea that will likely be a new tradition!

—Brandy Lee

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Apr 14, 2009

I made an Easter basket cake many years ago and had forgotten about it. This recipe was a good reminder. I made this cake with an Almond Bundt cake and Whipped Cream-Cream Cheese frosting, both from this site. I baked it in a bundt pan. When cooled, I frosted and filled the whole with green tinted coconut and placed a variety of Easter candy in the middle. Instead of making a handle out of foil which does not bend nicely, I used floral wrapped wire sticks and curved them gently around a round object. Then I wrapped with bright colored ribbons and made two bows of matching, but different ribbons. Everyone thought I really fussed with the cake when in actually, it was very easy. It looked very festive with my Easter meal. I will definitely do this again. Picture to be posted soon. Thanks for sharing.

—Marsha

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Apr 10, 2007

Great idea and fun to make. I made a coconut cake and used a basket weave for the decorations. My 4 and 2 year old helped make the molded chocolates we used to decorate the middle. Several people at our Easter party didn't think if was a cake at first. I used card stock folded and glued for the handle and then just attached a bow. I cut a bamboo skewer in half and used them to help hold the handle.

—Kristi P.

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Apr 09, 2004

This is the cutest and easiest Easter cake to make. Use your imagination and you can do all sorts of things with it! Thank you so much. My whole family will be in awe on Sunday when they dig into it!

—VODDY22

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Apr 08, 2010

Huge hit at Easter. Everyone loved it! And they were so amazed I did it myself. It was great! Thanks for the great idea!

—tannersmommy07

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Mar 25, 2010

I have made this and it is so easy and so cute! Rather than go through the fuss of making a handle, I go to the dollar store and buy a cheap easter basket. I use wire cutters to cut the handle off and use it in the cake! Sooo easy!

—beejay73

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Nutrition

Calories
668 kcal
33%

Carbohydrates
106.3 g
34%

Cholesterol
6 mg
2%

Fat
25.4 g
39%

Fiber
2.9 g
12%

Protein
4.5 g
9%

Sodium
488 mg
20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Easter Basket Cake

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 668
Calories from Fat: 228

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.4g 39 %
Saturated Fat 11.3g 56 %
Cholesterol 6mg 2 %
Sodium 488mg 20 %
** Potassium 234mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 106.3g 34 %
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12 %
Protein 4.5g 9 %
Sugars 86.9g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 18 %
** Iron 14 %
** Thiamin 15 %
** Niacin 11 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 11 %
** Folate 29 %

* 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.