Variation
Instead of a basket, make “funny spring animals playing in the field” by placing animal-shaped marshmallow candy on tinted coconut.
Simplify
Make frosting a little easier by leaving a smooth finish on the cake. Your results will be equally delicious.
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1 package Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix
Water, oil and eggs called for on cake mix package
1 tub Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy chocolate fudge ready-to-spread frosting
1 cup shredded coconut
Green food color
Candy Easter eggs
1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottoms only of 2 round pans, 8 or 9x1 1/2 inches.
2. Make cake mix as directed on package, using water, oil and eggs. Pour into pans.
3. Bake 8-inch pans 33 to 38 minutes, 9-inch pans 28 to 33 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
4. Fill layers and frost side of cake with frosting. Spread thin layer of frosting on top of cake. Make a basket weave pattern in frosting on side of cake by drawing inch-long horizontal and vertical lines with tines of fork.
5. Shake coconut and 3 or 4 drops food color in tightly covered jar until coconut is evenly tinted; sprinkle on top of cake. Place candy eggs on coconut.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft)
Do not use 8-inch rounds. Make cake mix following high altitude directions on package for 9-inch rounds.
1 Serving: Calories 465 (Calories from Fat 205); Fat 23g (Saturated 12g); Cholesterol 55mg; Sodium 340mg; Potassium 120mg; Carbohydrate 62g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 4g
% Daily Value: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 0%; Vitamin D 4%; Calcium 6%; Iron 6%; Folic Acid 8%
Diet Exchanges: Not Recommended
Best for Adults
