Robin Egg Snack Cake (Printable version)
Tender vanilla cake studded with candy eggs and pastel glaze, perfect for spring celebrations and Easter gatherings.
# Ingredient list:
→ Cake Base
01 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp fine salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 2/3 cup buttermilk
10 - 1 1/4 cups crushed candy-coated robin eggs
→ Glaze & Decoration
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 1-2 tbsp milk
13 - 1 drop blue food coloring
14 - 1 drop green food coloring
15 - Whole candy-coated robin eggs for topping
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until well blended.
03 - Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Add one-third of dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing gently. Add half the buttermilk, then another third of dry ingredients. Add remaining buttermilk, then finish with remaining dry mix. Mix just until combined.
06 - Fold in crushed robin eggs. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 28-32 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar with 1 tbsp milk, adding more milk as needed to achieve thick but pourable consistency. Divide and tint with food coloring as desired.
08 - Drizzle or spread colored glaze over cooled cake. Garnish with whole robin eggs. Allow glaze to set before slicing.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The candy surprises inside every bite make people smile before they even take a second forkful
- This cake manages to feel fancy and whimsical while being incredibly simple to pull together
02 -
- Crush the robin eggs in a ziplock bag to control the size of your candy pieces
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing or your pretty colors will slide right off
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the batter from curdling and ensure even baking
- Tap the pan on the counter before baking to release any air pockets