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A delicious plate of Easter Egg Treasure Cake

Easter Egg Treasure Cake

This festive Easter cake features vibrant cake cutouts hidden inside a rich chocolate Bundt cake, filled with chocolate candy eggs and topped with a delightful coconut nest and chocolate bunny. A perfect centerpiece for your holiday celebration!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Funfetti or white cake mix Add eggs, oil, and water as per package instructions for the cake base.
  • 1 box 4-color food coloring For creating vibrant cake colors in the Funfetti layer.
  • as needed g Shortening To thoroughly grease the Bundt cake pan.
  • as needed g Flour For dusting the Bundt cake pan after greasing.
  • 1 box Dark chocolate cake mix Prepare according to package instructions, adding necessary eggs, oil, and water.
  • as needed g Candy melts Use for dipping or decorative accents on the cake.
  • 1 cup Sweetened coconut flakes Perfect for creating a decorative 'nest' on top of the cake.
  • 0.5 cup Semi sweet chocolate chips To be melted with cream for a delicious chocolate drizzle.
  • 0.5 cup Heavy whipping cream Combine with chocolate chips to create a smooth chocolate drizzle.
  • 12 ounce Chocolate candy eggs These will be the delightful 'treasure' hidden inside the cake.
  • 1 each 3-inch tall chocolate bunny A charming decorative element for the top of your Easter cake.
  • as needed g Pastel or Easter-colored sprinkles To add a festive and colorful finish to your cake.

Equipment

  • Jelly Roll Pan
  • Bundt Cake Pan
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a jelly roll pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Mix the Funfetti cake mix according to package instructions and divide into bowls with food coloring.
  3. Spoon the colored batters into the pan, swirling gently.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  5. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters from the cooled cake.
  6. Grease a bundt pan with shortening and flour.
  7. Prepare dark chocolate cake mix and pour half into the bundt pan.
  8. Stand the cake cutouts upside down in the batter in the bundt pan.
  9. Pour remaining batter over the cutouts. Bake and cool.
  10. Prepare chocolate drizzle with melted chocolate and cream.
  11. Fill the center with coconut and decorate with eggs and a bunny!

Notes

This festive cake is a wonderful centerpiece for your Easter celebration, hiding a delightful surprise inside. Get creative with your cookie cutter shapes!