Easter Cakes

Celebrate the joy of spring with these delightful Easter Cakes, the perfect treat for your holiday gatherings! Soft, moist, and bursting with homemade charm, these vanilla-flavored mini cakes are easy to make and irresistibly festive. Topped with a luscious, pastel-colored icing made from powdered sugar and cream, and finished with cheerful Easter-themed sprinkles, these cakes are a visual and flavorful celebration. Ready in under an hour, this recipe uses simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, making it ideal for both seasoned bakers and beginners. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or simply looking for a sweet way to brighten your Easter table, these colorful, crowd-pleasing cakes are sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups Whole milk
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
• 4 drops per color Food coloring (assorted pastel shades)
• 0.5 cups Easter-themed sprinkles

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the whole milk. Start and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined after each addition.

Step 6

Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.

Step 8

Let the cakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

While the cakes are cooling, prepare the icing by whisking the powdered sugar and heavy cream in a bowl until smooth and slightly thickened. If the icing is too thick, add a little more cream (a teaspoon at a time) until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 10

Divide the icing into small bowls and mix each with a drop or two of food coloring to create pastel shades.

Step 11

Once the cakes are completely cool, spread or drizzle the icing over the top of each. Decorate with Easter-themed sprinkles while the icing is still wet.

Step 12

Let the icing set for 15-20 minutes before serving. Enjoy these festive treats!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1473.8 grams (1473.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5206

Total Fat 181.50g	233%
Saturated Fat 108.60g	543%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 1013mg	338%
Sodium 2410mg	105%
Total Carbohydrate 856.40g	311%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 652.60g
Protein 51.10g	102%

Vitamin D 291IU	1455%
Calcium 383mg	29%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 795mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.0%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 65.1%