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Mini egg tryabke cake with a vanilla buttercream frosting.
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Easter Mini Egg Traybake Cake

An easy Easter mini egg traybake cake with a golden moist sponge, topped with a creamy vanilla buttercream and Cadbury mini eggs.
Course Baking, Cake
Cuisine British
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 504kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scales
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 30 x 20 cm Baking Tin
  • Baking Paper
  • Wooden Spoon or electric mixer

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary

For the sponge cake

  • 225 g Unsalted Butter softened
  • 200 g Caster Sugar
  • 25 g Light Brown Sugar
  • 4 Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 225 g Self Raising Flour
  • 100 g Mini Eggs crushed finely with a rolling pin

For the frosting

  • 200 g Salted Butter softened
  • 400 g Icing Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Milk
  • 196 g Mini Eggs some left whole and some crushed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°c (160° fan/ Gas 4) and line a 20 x 30cm traybake tin with baking paper.
  • Cream together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. You can use a wooden spoon or an electric mixer.
    225 g Unsalted Butter, 200 g Caster Sugar, 25 g Light Brown Sugar
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract.
    4 Large Eggs, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Fold in the flour and crushed mini eggs. Make sure the mini eggs are crushed into very small pieces otherwise they will sink to the bottom of the cake.
    225 g Self Raising Flour, 100 g Mini Eggs
  • Spoon the cake batter into the prepared tin and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  • To make the buttercream frosting, mix together the sieved icing sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and milk with an electric whisk until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is still a bit stiff, add a touch more milk.
    200 g Salted Butter, 400 g Icing Sugar, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 1 tablespoon Milk
  • Remove the cooled cake from the tin then spread the top of the cake with the smooth vanilla buttercream. I use a palette knife.
  • Sprinkle the top with the mini eggs before cutting it into slices.
    196 g Mini Eggs

Notes

Expert Tips:
  • Make sure all your ingredients (especially the butter and eggs) are at room temperature before you start the recipe.
  • Test the sponge to see if it is done with a skewer or tooth pick. If there is wet batter sticking to the skewer it needs a bit more time in the oven. When it's ready it should come out clean with a few crumbs attached.
  • Crush the mini eggs for the cake batter really finely to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
 
Variations:
  • Swap the Cadbury mini eggs for other chocolate mini eggs or candy such as M&M's. Chocolate chips would work too.
  • Swap out 25g of flour with cocoa powder for a chocolate flavoured sponge cake.
  • Make a chocolate buttercream icing instead of vanilla.
  • Add some crushed Biscoff biscuits to the topping for crunch and texture.
 
Storage:
Store - The iced cake can be stored in an airtight container or cake tin for up to 3 days.
Freeze - It's best to freeze the cake un-iced. Wrap the sponge cake in clingfilm and foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature before icing it.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
 
Nutrition Facts
Easter Mini Egg Traybake Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
504
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
 
18
g
113
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
98
mg
33
%
Sodium
 
102
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
94
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
61
g
20
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
48
g
53
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
725
IU
15
%
Calcium
 
22
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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