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Easter Basket Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Valerie Cuff PHOTO BY: Libby

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 17 stars. This recipe average a 5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 1 8 inch round basket

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2003 by KEROSKAM
What a beautiful cake! We used crepe paper instead of ribbons, and wound 2 different colors... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2004 by VODDY22
This is the cutest and easiest Easter cake to make. Use your imagination and you can do all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2007 by Kristi P.
Great idea and fun to make. I made a coconut cake and used a basket weave for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2006 by Brandy Lee
Wow! This was so easy, and it turned out to be so cute!! For the handle, I wanted to use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2008 by Laura
I love it! Make it every year now for my friend's kids. Just be careful with the top layer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2007 by NOMOREOUT2EAT
There really couldn't be a cuter Easter cake than this!! It is now an Easter tradition for me... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2007 by Mary
Finally an Easter cake idea that doesn't require cutting of small pieces of cake or a special... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2006 by Jaxson
This was a very simple and fun cake. I made it for a church potluck around Easter and everyone... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2008 by forgottenbetty
Used as center piece for easter ... everyone loved it ...Fun for kids to decorate MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2008 by fourpiesmama
very cute and easy idea. I used some light cardboard to form the handle and wrapped with...