Robin Egg Snack Cake (Printable version)
Tender vanilla cake with crushed candy eggs and colorful pastel glaze, ideal for spring celebrations.
# What you need:
→ Cake Base
01 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon 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 tablespoons milk
13 - 1 drop blue food coloring (optional)
14 - 1 drop green food coloring (optional)
15 - Whole candy-coated robin eggs for topping
# How To:
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.
03 - Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
04 - Add one-third of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently. Add half the buttermilk, mix, then another third of the dry ingredients. Add remaining buttermilk, then finish with the last of the dry mix. Mix just until combined.
05 - Fold in crushed robin eggs. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 28-32 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely in the pan.
06 - Whisk powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon milk, adding more milk as needed to achieve thick but pourable consistency. Divide glaze and tint with food colors as desired. Drizzle or spread over cake.
07 - Garnish with whole robin eggs. Let set before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crushed candy creates tiny pockets of crunch throughout the soft cake, like little surprises in every bite
- That pastel glaze turns a basic snack cake into something that looks like you spent hours on it
02 -
- Do not overmix the batter or the cake will become tough instead of tender
- The cake must cool completely before glazing or the frosting will melt right off
03 -
- Crush the robin eggs by placing them in a zip top bag and using a rolling pin for controlled pieces
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the batter from curdling and ensure even baking