Bird's Nest Easter Cake

4.7 / 5 (3 reviews)

Moist chocolate cake covered in a rich chocolate buttercream and topped with a gaggle of chocolate eggs. Perfect for an Easter treat.

By: Preppykitchen (via Preppykitchen)
Original Publish: Jan 21, 2017
Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Yields: 4, 4 cakes

Nutrition Facts

169 kcalCalories
6 gProtein
37 gCarbs
12 gFat
Finished Bird's Nest Easter Cake

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Chef's Notes


I cut down a small cake layer to make my nest but it's MUCH faster to use a donut mold!
I used malted chocolates as they are larger than the mini chocolate eggs and fill the nest better.
If you don't want to pile all the little chocolate tubes for the nest just cover in buttercream then pat on toasted coconut for a similar effect.
No buttermilk? Add a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to whole milk. Mix and set aside for a few minutes then use in the batter.
The coffee is optional. GO ahead and use water if preferred.

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Liv ★ 5.0/5

WOW!!!

K. ★ 5.0/5

Pretty.

Italian coffee maker ★ 4.0/5

Is there any cake which is not made of egg. I am vegetarian and don't eat egg but I love cakes :)

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