{"id":6060,"date":"2022-03-10T04:04:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T11:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/?p=4194"},"modified":"2024-03-08T12:46:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T19:46:21","slug":"easter-nest-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/easter-nest-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Easter Nest Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>This <strong>Easter Nest Cake <\/strong>is perfect for any Easter get-together. It&rsquo;s made with a rich and moist chocolate cake, layered with chocolate buttercream frosting, and topped off with your favorite Easter candies! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1185\" data-pin-description=\"This Easter Nest Cake is such a cute and easy Easter dessert! It&rsquo;s baked right in a bowl&ndash;no special pan required&ndash;and the decorating is fun for the whole family. #sugarhero #eastercake #nestcake #birdsnestcake #easterdessert\" data-pin-title=\"Easter Nest Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-3.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Nest Cake on a green cake stand surrounded by greenery.\" class=\"wp-image-25765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-3-400x593.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-3-405x600.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-3-768x1138.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-3.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%a5%9a-make-a-cute-nest-cake-this-easter\">&#129370; Make A Cute Nest Cake this Easter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This Easter Nest Cake recipe was first published in 2015, and since then has become one of SugarHero&rsquo;s most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/tag\/easter-recipes\/\">popular Easter desserts<\/a>. Every year, I receive emails and pictures from readers who have fallen in love with the cake &mdash; from first-time makers to folks who&rsquo;ve made it a family tradition, this fun and whimsical cake converts new fans every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s easy to see why this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/category\/cake\/\">cake recipe<\/a> is so popular. Obviously, it&rsquo;s ADORABLE (said with all the bias of a proud parent gazing down at their newborn baby), but it&rsquo;s also an eye-catching, clever design that looks difficult, but is actually simple (and fun!) to decorate.  You don&rsquo;t need a special cake pan to make it, and you can make the nest decorations as simple or as complex as you&rsquo;d like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BEST part? This Bird&rsquo;s Nest Cake is deeply, divinely, <em>unapologetically<\/em> full of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/tag\/chocolate\/\">chocolate flavor<\/a>. From the moist cake layers to the fudgy frosting in between, this is a chocolate lover&rsquo;s dream come true. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-tip is-style-border has-background has-pattern-secondary-background-color\"><div class=\"cwp-inner\">\n\n<p class=\"block-tip__title is-style-heading has-big-font-size\">&#128035;More Easter goodies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bird nest themed desserts are so fun for this time of year. If you love them too, check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/chocolate-easter-nests-birds-nest-cookies\/\">Chocolate Easter Nests (Birds Nest Cookies)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/easter-birds-nest-cupcakes\/\">Easter Bird&rsquo;s Nest Cupcakes<\/a> &ndash; kids love them! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, if you love all things cute and cake-y, don&rsquo;t miss my best-loved Easter desserts like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/easter-no-bake-mini-cheesecakes\/\">Easter No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/chocolate-easter-bunny-cake\/\">Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/raspberry-tangerine-petit-fours-for-easter\/\">Easter Egg Petit Fours<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1174\" data-pin-description=\"This Easter Nest Cake is such a cute and easy Easter dessert! It&rsquo;s baked right in a bowl&ndash;no special pan required&ndash;and the decorating is fun for the whole family. #sugarhero #eastercake #nestcake #birdsnestcake #easterdessert\" data-pin-title=\"Easter Nest Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-6.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of Easter Nest Cake with greenery in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-25768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-6-400x587.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-6-409x600.jpg 409w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-6-768x1127.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-6.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"My4eEV0T\" data-player-type=\"\" override-embed=\"\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2017-04-07T00:00:00.000Z\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Easter Nest Cake\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"This Easter Nest Cake from SugarHero is a cute Easter dessert! Double chocolate cake is baked in a bowl and then decorated with frosting and candies to look like a bird's nest.\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/thumbs\/My4eEV0T-720.jpg\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/My4eEV0T.mp4\">\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\" open><summary><span><h2 id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2><\/span><\/summary><ul><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%a5%9a-make-a-cute-nest-cake-this-easter\">&#129370; Make A Cute Nest Cake this Easter<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%a7%be-what-youll-need\">&#129534; What You&rsquo;ll Need<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%93%8b-instructions\">&#128203; Instructions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%92%a1-tips\">&#128161; Tips <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%92%ad-easter-nest-cake-faqs\">&#128173; Easter Nest Cake FAQs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%92%99-more-easter-desserts-youll-love\">&#128153; More Easter Desserts You&rsquo;ll Love<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#wprm-recipe-container-20271\">Easter Nest Cake Recipe<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#easter-cake-recipes-%f0%9f%90%87\">EASTER CAKE RECIPES &#128007;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/details>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%a7%be-what-youll-need\">&#129534; What You&rsquo;ll Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-pin-description=\"This Easter Nest Cake is such a cute and easy Easter dessert! It&rsquo;s baked right in a bowl&ndash;no special pan required&ndash;and the decorating is fun for the whole family. #sugarhero #eastercake #nestcake #birdsnestcake #easterdessert\" data-pin-title=\"Easter Nest Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-7.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate egg that is broken with egg shaped candies spilling out.\" class=\"wp-image-25769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-7-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-7-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-7.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe is built on pantry staples, so chances are you have a good amount of the ingredients already. Here are a few notes to keep in mind as you gather ingredients: (<em>Links are affiliate links and I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Unsweetened Cocoa Powder<\/span> &ndash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Since this cake gets&nbsp;<em>all<\/em>&nbsp;of its chocolate flavor from cocoa powder, I recommend using a <strong>high-quality cocoa powder.<\/strong> Cheap cocoa powders can be nearly flavorless, or worse, impart a bitter, dusty, or stale flavor. My personal favorite is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3178Zq6\">Cacao Barry Extra Brute<\/a>&nbsp;&ndash; it hits that sweet spot between very high quality but also pretty affordable since it is sold in bulk. Whatever you use, make sure that it is&nbsp;<strong>dutch-processed<\/strong>&nbsp;(also known as&nbsp;<strong>alkalized<\/strong>), because that will make a huge difference in the final taste and texture of the cake!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Butter<\/span> &ndash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Use <strong>unsalted butter<\/strong>, and leave it at room temperature before you start baking. This is an all-butter cake, which is my favorite type of chocolate cake to make. Using butter instead of oil gives the cake more flavor, makes it less prone to a greasy texture, and also makes the cake sturdy enough for layering into tall cakes. Chocolate butter cakes can also be turned into&nbsp;<em>great<\/em>&nbsp;cupcakes, and if you&rsquo;re looking for a no-fail cupcake, check out my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/chocolate-cupcake-recipe\/\">Chocolate Cupcake recipe<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Unsweetened Chocolate:<\/strong><\/span><\/strong> the frosting uses unsweetened chocolate, which gives it an ultra-rich texture and deep chocolate flavor. Any unsweetened bar you pick up from the grocery store will work &ndash; I typically use <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3J1w9Sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Guittard<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3J1whkI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Baker&rsquo;s<\/a> unsweetened chocolate. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Decorations:<\/span><\/strong> use coconut or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Edible-Easter-Basket-Grass-Decorating\/dp\/B07NTKLG7J?keywords=edible+easter+grass&amp;qid=1646154576&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=suga01c-20&amp;linkId=db5d26977c521e0325013e9d3d8ed22d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">edible Easter grass<\/a> to line your nest, then fill it with your favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cadbury-Easter-Candy-Coated-Chocolate\/dp\/B007IW68MM?crid=T8ILZ45I2LLQ&amp;keywords=cadbury+eggs&amp;qid=1553057808&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=cadbury+e,aps,181&amp;sr=8-13&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=suga01c-20&amp;linkId=3f75348151e8f5d0f8a0563798683426&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Easter egg candies<\/a>. Just like these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/malted-milk-chocolate-brownies\/\">Easter Egg Brownies<\/a>, you can&rsquo;t go wrong with which candies you choose! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"553\" data-pin-description=\"This Easter Nest Cake is such a cute and easy Easter dessert! It&rsquo;s baked right in a bowl&ndash;no special pan required&ndash;and the decorating is fun for the whole family. #sugarhero #eastercake #nestcake #birdsnestcake #easterdessert\" data-pin-title=\"Easter Nest Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-2.jpg\" alt=\"Grass piping tip piping chocolate buttercream on a wooden surface.\" class=\"wp-image-25764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-2-400x277.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-2-600x415.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-2-768x531.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-2.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Equipment<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few must-haves to make this cake: (<em>Links are affiliate links and I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fff9e8 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Grass Piping Tip:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>the secret to getting that messy, swirled bird&rsquo;s nest look is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wilton-No-233-Decorating-Tip-Multi-Opening\/dp\/B003W0I6ZQ?SubscriptionId=AKIAISLKS3IJ6CBNN3ZA&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=suga01c-20&amp;linkId=85c5872d2ff7d4a51f0b3f60d533e906&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">multi-opening piping tip<\/a>, also known as a &ldquo;grass&rdquo; tip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong style='color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 65%, rgb(255, 249, 232) 35%);\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Piping Bags:<\/span><\/strong> use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wilton-Disposable-Decorating-Assorted-Microwave-Safe\/dp\/B0000CFMLT?pd_rd_i=B0000CFMLT&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=suga01c-20&amp;linkId=f386a57371887ba9fbc6712dacec7907&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">piping bags<\/a> to add the frosting and to any additional decoration. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fff9e8 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Metal Bowl:<\/strong><\/span>we&rsquo;re using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/RSVP-Endurance-Stainless-4-Quart-Mixing\/dp\/B0006GNON8?crid=QG5I3UX1MFU0&amp;keywords=4+qt+metal+bowl&amp;qid=1646154760&amp;sprefix=4+qt+metal+bowl,aps,142&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=suga01c-20&amp;linkId=dfdaac04542c9b637febf100095cfae3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">4-quart mixing bowl<\/a> as the baking pan to create that perfect nest shape. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fff9e8 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Egg Candy Molds: <\/strong><\/span>I use both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000EAAL8W?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=suga01c-20&amp;linkId=a16d347267cac22047b289e17ad7959d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">large<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Megrocle-Silicone-Decorating-Chocolate-Truffle\/dp\/B01N2YVBYT?&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=suga01c-20&amp;linkId=86dc5840e9a3f967c47c282bb0118066&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">small egg candy molds<\/a> to shape the chocolate eggs for decorating. You can skip this if you&rsquo;re using pre-bought Easter decorations!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"572\" data-pin-description=\"This Easter Nest Cake is such a cute and easy Easter dessert! It&rsquo;s baked right in a bowl&ndash;no special pan required&ndash;and the decorating is fun for the whole family. #sugarhero #eastercake #nestcake #birdsnestcake #easterdessert\" data-pin-title=\"Easter Nest Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-8.jpg\" alt=\"Slice of Easter Nest Cake surrounded by candy eggs and a fork.\" class=\"wp-image-25770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-8-400x286.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-8-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-8-768x549.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-8.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%93%8b-instructions\">&#128203; Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Curious about how to construct this cute nest shape? I&rsquo;ve got ya covered! Here&rsquo;s a quick overview of the decorating process. You can find full printable instructions in the recipe card below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"411\" data-pin-description=\"This Easter Nest Cake is such a cute and easy Easter dessert! It&rsquo;s baked right in a bowl&ndash;no special pan required&ndash;and is decorated with frosting &ldquo;branches&rdquo; and your favorite Easter candies. #sugarhero #eastercake #nestcake #birdsnestcake #easterdessert\" data-pin-title=\"Easter Nest Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-1.jpg\" alt=\"Two photo collage showing how to bake and slice an Easter Nest Cake.\" class=\"wp-image-37932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-1-400x206.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-1-600x308.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-1-768x395.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-1-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Bake <\/span>&amp; Layer the Cake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Line a 4-quart metal bowl with overlapping strips of parchment paper, then spray well with nonstick cooking spray.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pour in the cake batter and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let the cake cool completely, then wrap it in plastic wrap and chill it well. An hour in the freezer or several hours in the refrigerator is perfect!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flip the cake out onto a cardboard circle, so the widest part is now the base. Cut the cake into three equal layers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"411\" data-pin-description=\"This Easter Nest Cake is such a cute and easy Easter dessert! It&rsquo;s baked right in a bowl&ndash;no special pan required&ndash;and is decorated with frosting &ldquo;branches&rdquo; and your favorite Easter candies. #sugarhero #eastercake #nestcake #birdsnestcake #easterdessert\" data-pin-title=\"Easter Nest Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-2.jpg\" alt=\"Two photo collage showing how to fill and frost an Easter Nest Cake.\" class=\"wp-image-37931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-2-400x206.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-2-600x308.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-2-768x395.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-2-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-2.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frost the Cake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spread a thick layer of chocolate frosting on the bottom cake layer, and use a metal spatula to smooth it out to the edges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top that layer with a second cake layer, and add more frosting. Finally, add the final third of cake. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once all of the cake layers are assembled, spread a thin layer of chocolate frosting all along the sides of the cake, to seal in any crumbs and to give it more structural support. Don&rsquo;t put any frosting on the &ldquo;top&rdquo; of the cake, because once we&rsquo;re done decorating it, the cake will be flipped over and that will be the bottom!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"411\" data-pin-description=\"This Easter Nest Cake is such a cute and easy Easter dessert! It&rsquo;s baked right in a bowl&ndash;no special pan required&ndash;and is decorated with frosting &ldquo;branches&rdquo; and your favorite Easter candies. #sugarhero #eastercake #nestcake #birdsnestcake #easterdessert\" data-pin-title=\"Easter Nest Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-3.jpg\" alt=\"Two photo collage showing how to pipe decorations on an Easter Nest Cake.\" class=\"wp-image-37930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-3-400x206.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-3-600x308.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-3-768x395.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-3-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-3.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add Frosting Decorations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fit a piping bag with a grass tip and fill it with chocolate frosting. Starting at the top of the cake, squeeze the frosting out onto the sides, going around and around the cake as you work your way down. Don&rsquo;t worry about making it &ldquo;pretty&rdquo;&mdash;this actually looks best when the frosting weaves around in a random pattern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place a small cardboard cake circle on top of the cake, and flip the cake upside-down so it is now a nest shape. If you have bare spots on the sides that you couldn&rsquo;t decorate before, add frosting to them now.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a spoon to scrape out a shallow hole in the top of the cake. Leave a lip around the edge to hold the eggs in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"411\" data-pin-description=\"This Easter Nest Cake is such a cute and easy Easter dessert! It&rsquo;s baked right in a bowl&ndash;no special pan required&ndash;and is decorated with frosting &ldquo;branches&rdquo; and your favorite Easter candies. #sugarhero #eastercake #nestcake #birdsnestcake #easterdessert\" data-pin-title=\"Easter Nest Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-4.jpg\" alt=\"Two photo collage showing how to finish decorating an Easter Nest Cake.\" class=\"wp-image-37929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-4-400x206.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-4-600x308.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-4-768x395.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-4-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-process-4.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add Finishing Touches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spread a thin layer of frosting on the top of the cake, and go around the edges with the grass tip so the nest&rsquo;s texture covers the edge around the top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill the nest cake with chocolate eggs, jelly beans, marshmallow chicks, edible grass, or any other combination of Easter candy you can dream up!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"572\" data-pin-description=\"This Easter Nest Cake is such a cute and easy Easter dessert! It&rsquo;s baked right in a bowl&ndash;no special pan required&ndash;and the decorating is fun for the whole family. #sugarhero #eastercake #nestcake #birdsnestcake #easterdessert\" data-pin-title=\"Easter Nest Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-4.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of Easter Nest Cake on a green cake stand surrounded by greenery.\" class=\"wp-image-25766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-4-400x286.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-4-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-4-768x549.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-4.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%92%a1-tips\">&#128161; Tips <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chill out. <\/strong>You will have a much easier time decorating this cake if it is well-chilled before you start assembly. It can even be partially frozen (completely frozen will make it hard to slice!) Working with a cold cake provides more stability during the assembly process. Consider baking the cake on one day, and doing the decorating on the next.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assemble upside down. <\/strong>I recommend assembling and frosting the nest cake upside-down so it&rsquo;s more stable. Once it&rsquo;s assembled, then you can flip it over and add the topping!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To make the speckled eggs pictured in this post, <\/strong>check out these instructions for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/hollow-chocolate-easter-egg-520741\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hollow Chocolate Easter Eggs<\/a>. I make them in different sizes using both a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000EABXYS\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000EABXYS&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=suga01c-20&amp;linkId=VM4QBQIN6A3OUDTY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">small egg mold<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000EAAL8W\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000EAAL8W&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=suga01c-20&amp;linkId=JUX6JJTNWJ5M3TRF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">large egg mold<\/a>. The video shows an alternative way to decorate, using store-bought Easter candies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Play around with decorations. <\/strong>You can add any Easter-y decorations your heart desires! Try coconut grass, Peeps, jelly beans, chocolate figurines, or anything else you enjoy eating. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%92%ad-easter-nest-cake-faqs\">&#128173; Easter Nest Cake FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1709000258633\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do you have to bake it in a bowl?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, if you don&rsquo;t have a bowl (or simply don&rsquo;t want to use one) you can use three standard 8- or 9-inch cake pans. If you bake traditional layer cakes, I don&rsquo;t recommend carving it into a nest shape (this cake recipe isn&rsquo;t sturdy enough for serious cake sculpture!), but you can still do the chocolate twig decorations on top of the standard cake.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1709000327342\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do you prepare it in advance?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can make both the cake and the frosting ahead of time and store them separately until you&rsquo;re ready to assemble. <br><br><strong>The cake<\/strong> can be wrapped and stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. When you&rsquo;re ready to assemble, thaw it long enough in the fridge so it can be easily sliced, then proceed with the recipe as instructed. <br><br><strong>The frosting<\/strong> can be made and stored in the fridge for up to a week before serving. Press a piece of cling wrap directly on top of the frosting so it doesn&rsquo;t form a crust. Let it come to room temperature before using, and mix it briefly to restore the smooth and creamy texture.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1709926799532\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use this technique with different cake and frosting recipes?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The simple answer is yes, but let me give you a little more guidance. The issue with this type of cake is that because the shape is a little unusual (with the base being narrower than the top), it puts some added stress on the stability of the cake. If you use a really soft cake and\/or soft frosting like carrot cake or cream cheese frosting, the cake is more prone to splitting apart because it is top-heavy. The risk of having the cake split apart is really only an issue if it will be out at room temperature for a long time or gets overly warm. So, if you choose to use other cake or frosting recipes and aren&rsquo;t sure about how soft they might be, I&rsquo;d recommend keeping the the cake in the refrigerator until just before serving to help with stability. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1709000397456\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do you store the finished cake?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Once the cake is fully assembled, I recommend serving it right away. Any leftover cake will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For the best taste and texture, serve this cake at room temperature.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-description=\"This Easter Nest Cake is such a cute and easy Easter dessert! It&rsquo;s baked right in a bowl&ndash;no special pan required&ndash;and the decorating is fun for the whole family. #sugarhero #eastercake #nestcake #birdsnestcake #easterdessert\" data-pin-title=\"Easter Nest Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-9-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Nest Cake with a slice cut out and set beside it. Greenery in the background of the photo.\" class=\"wp-image-25771\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/easter-nest-cake-9.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%92%99-more-easter-desserts-youll-love\">&#128153; More Easter Desserts You&rsquo;ll Love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This Easter Nest Cake is just one of my delicious Easter recipes. Here are a few more to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/fruit-pizza\/\">Easter Fruit Pizza<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/easter-basket-cupcakes\/\">Easter Basket Cupcakes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/easter-polka-dot-cake\/\">Easter Polka Dot Cake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/sugar-easter-egg-cake\/\">Sugar Easter Egg Cake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/peanut-butter-easter-eggs\/\">Peanut Butter Easter Eggs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/double-chocolate-easter-cupcakes\/\">Double Chocolate Easter Cupcakes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-20237 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/easter-cake-push-pops-square-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"Two push-up pops filled with chocolate cake and topped with bunny ears and a chocolate carrot.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/easter-cake-push-pops-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/easter-cake-push-pops-square-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/easter-cake-push-pops-square-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/easter-cake-push-pops-square-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/easter-cake-push-pops-square-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/easter-cake-push-pops-square-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/easter-cake-push-pops-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/easter-cake-push-pops-square.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/easter-cake-push-pops-square.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n    <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\" id=\"easter-push-up-pops\">Easter Push-Up Pops<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">These Push-Up Pops are perfect for Easter! Chocolate cake, frosting, and chocolate rocks are layered in push pop containers, then topped with adorable chocolate bunny ears, carrots, and bunny butts. <\/span><\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/easter-cake-push-pops\/\" style=\"color: var(--cwp-wprm-button-text, var(--wp--preset--color--background));background-color: var(--cwp-wprm-button-bg, var(--wp--preset--color--senary));border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);border-radius: 0;padding: 8px 12px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Easter Push-Up Pops\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-26049 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"16\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chocolate-easter-bunny-cake-square-1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"A Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake on a small white cake plate.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chocolate-easter-bunny-cake-square-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chocolate-easter-bunny-cake-square-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chocolate-easter-bunny-cake-square-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chocolate-easter-bunny-cake-square-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chocolate-easter-bunny-cake-square-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chocolate-easter-bunny-cake-square-1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chocolate-easter-bunny-cake-square-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chocolate-easter-bunny-cake-square-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chocolate-easter-bunny-cake-square-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n    <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\" id=\"chocolate-easter-bunny-cake\">Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\">It just wouldn&rsquo;t be Easter without at least one adorable bunny-themed treat, and this Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake delivers! Moist chocolate cake, smooth buttercream, and lots of mini fondant decorations on top make this bunny cake a favorite the whole family will love.<\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/chocolate-easter-bunny-cake\/\" style=\"color: var(--cwp-wprm-button-text, var(--wp--preset--color--background));background-color: var(--cwp-wprm-button-bg, var(--wp--preset--color--senary));border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);border-radius: 0;padding: 8px 12px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-tip is-style-border has-background has-tertiary-background-color\"><div class=\"cwp-inner\">\n\n<p class=\"block-tip__title is-style-heading has-big-font-size\">Leave a Review!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you make this recipe, let us know! 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width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-square-1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-300x300 size-300x300\" alt=\"Close up of Easter Nest Cake on a green cake stand surrounded by greenery.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-square-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-square-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-square-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-square-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-square-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-square-1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/easter-nest-cake-square-1-150x150.jpg 150w, 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xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g transform=\"translate(0, 0)\"><polygon fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--wp--custom--color--star)\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" points=\"12,2.6 15,9 21.4,9 16.7,13.9 18.6,21.4 12,17.6 5.4,21.4 7.3,13.9 2.6,9 9,9 \" stroke-linejoin=\"miter\"><\/polygon><\/g><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">4.70<\/span> from <span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-count\">10<\/span> votes<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">This Easter Nest Cake is a cute and easy Easter dessert recipe! It&rsquo;s baked right in a bowl&ndash;no special pan required&ndash;and is decorated with chocolate frosting to look like a sweet little bird&rsquo;s nest, complete with your favorite Easter egg candies. <\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-hours\">3<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">4<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yields<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-20271 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-text-buttons wprm-block-text-bold\" data-recipe=\"20271\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\" data-button-background=\"#d2016f\" data-button-accent=\"#ffffff\" data-button-radius=\"3px\">16<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-bold\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n\t\n\t<div id=\"recipe-20271-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-20271-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"20271\" data-servings=\"16\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-20271-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-background: var(--wp--preset--color--background);--wprm-toggle-button-accent: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);--wprm-toggle-button-radius: 0;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"16\" data-recipe=\"20271\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"16\" data-recipe=\"20271\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"16\" data-recipe=\"20271\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-20271 wprm-unit-conversion-container-buttons wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);border-radius: 0;\"><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"20271\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Standard\">US Standard<\/button><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"20271\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-left: 1px solid var(--wp--preset--color--senary);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/button><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Cake:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;6 oz unsalted butter, at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4.75 oz granulated sugar, ([adjustable]2\/3[\/adjustable] cup)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4.75<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(<span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">2\/3<\/span> cup)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;5 oz brown sugar, ([adjustable]2\/3[\/adjustable] cup packed)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2VVXRfl\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brown sugar<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(<span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">2\/3<\/span> cup packed)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 large eggs, at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large eggs<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 tsp vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dFNvH3\" data-eafl-id=\"64154\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">vanilla extract<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;8 oz buttermilk, [adjustable]1[\/adjustable] cup, at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">buttermilk<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">1<\/span> cup, at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4 oz sour cream, [adjustable]1\/2[\/adjustable] cup, at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sour cream<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">1\/2<\/span> cup, at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 tbsp water , or brewed coffee\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water <\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or brewed coffee<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;7.8 oz all-purpose flour, ([adjustable]1&frac34;[\/adjustable] cups)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">7.8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(<span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">1&frac34;<\/span> cups)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3 oz unsweetened cocoa powder, ([adjustable]1[\/adjustable] cup)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Hx95fO\" data-eafl-id=\"52027\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">unsweetened cocoa powder<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(<span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">1<\/span> cup)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&frac12; tsp baking soda\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1&frac12;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;&frac12; tsp salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">&frac12;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Frosting:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;12 oz unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">12<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2islqTy\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">unsweetened chocolate<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;36 oz powdered sugar, ([adjustable]9[\/adjustable] cups)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">36<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">powdered sugar<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(<span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">9<\/span> cups)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;12 oz unsalted butter, ([adjustable]3[\/adjustable] sticks, or [adjustable]1.5[\/adjustable] cups) at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">12<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(<span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">3<\/span> sticks, or <span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">1.5<\/span> cups) at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2 cup milk, plus more if necessary\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">milk<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">plus more if necessary<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 tbsp vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dFNvH3\" data-eafl-id=\"64154\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">vanilla extract<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4 tsp salt,  \"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For Decoration: <\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Candy eggs, assorted variety, optional\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Candy eggs<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">assorted variety, optional<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"22\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Peeps, optional\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Peeps<\/span>, <span 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class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20271-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Preheat the oven to 350 F. Cut 4 strips of parchment paper about 2 inches wide and 14-16 inches long. Spray an oven-safe 4-quart metal bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange the parchment strips in an asterisk in the center of the bowl, so they overlap each other in the middle and extend up the sides. Spray the parchment with nonstick cooking spray&mdash;this process makes it easy to remove the cake after baking.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20271-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Combine the butter and both sugars in the bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat them together on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix it in.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20271-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, and water (or coffee, if using). In a different bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer running on low, add a quarter of the sifted flour mixture. When the flour streaks have almost all disappeared, add a third of the liquid to the mixing bowl. When that&rsquo;s incorporated, continue to add the drys and wets in an alternating pattern, ending with the dry ingredients.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20271-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">When the dry ingredients are nearly incorporated, stop the mixer. Scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, and finish mixing the cake by hand. Pour the batter into the prepared bowl and smooth it into an even layer. Bake the cake for about 70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. If the top seems to be getting too dark during baking, cover it with foil to prevent it from burning. Because of the unique shape of the bowl, it takes a little longer to bake than other cakes, and can sometimes bake a little unevenly. Cool the cake completely on a wire rack.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20271-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Unmolding the cake should be a simple matter of turning it out onto a cake cardboard&mdash;the parchment is a big help here. If you&rsquo;re having trouble, gently use a small metal spatula around the sides to loosen the cake before unmolding it. The cake can be made several days in advance and kept, well-wrapped and refrigerated or frozen, until ready to use. If you freeze it, make sure it&rsquo;s partially defrosted before you use it so you can cut it easily.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">To Make the Frosting:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20271-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Place the chopped unsweetened chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and melt it in 30-second increments, stirring after every 30 seconds until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20271-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Place the remaining ingredients (sugar through salt) in the bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until the sugar is thoroughly moistened, then raise the speed to medium and beat for 1-2 minutes, until light and fluffy.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20271-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Turn the mixer speed back to low, and add the chocolate. Once the chocolate is mixed in, raise the speed back to medium and beat for one minute more. If it seems too stiff, add a bit more milk until you get a texture that you like. Use immediately, or place in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed on top. The frosting can be made several days in advance and kept in the refrigerator. Allow to come to room temperature before using.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">To Assemble:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20271-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Cut out a cardboard cake circle the same size as the bottom of the chocolate cake. If the inside of your bowl was round, instead of having a flat bottom, trim the rounded part off the bottom of the chocolate cake, to give the cake a flat base.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20271-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Place a large cake cardboard on a cake turntable, and flip the cake upside-down so the widest part is now on the bottom. Cut the cake into three layers with a long serrated knife. Spread a thick layer of chocolate frosting on top of the cake layer, and use a metal spatula to smooth it out to the edges.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20271-step-2-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Top the cake with the second layer, and add another layer of frosting. Finally, add the final layer of cake. Once all of the cake layers are assembled, spread a thin layer of chocolate frosting all along the sides of the cake, to seal in any crumbs and to give it more structural support. Don&rsquo;t put any frosting on the &ldquo;top&rdquo; of the cake, because once we&rsquo;re done decorating it, the cake will be flipped over and that will be the bottom!<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20271-step-2-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">After your sides are covered with chocolate, transfer some of the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a grass tip (I used Ateco #133). Starting at the top of the cake, squeeze the frosting out onto the sides, going around and around the cake as you work your way down. Don&rsquo;t worry about making it &ldquo;pretty&rdquo;&mdash;this actually looks best when the frosting weaves around in a random pattern, because that makes it look more like a nest. Just make sure to fill in all the gaps so there aren&rsquo;t any naked areas not covered in the long strings of chocolate frosting. It might get more difficult as you get toward the bottom of the cake, so just go as far down as you can.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20271-step-2-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Place the small cardboard cake circle on top of the cake, and using the large circle underneath to support it, flip the cake upside-down so it is now the typical nest shape. If you have bare spots on the sides that you couldn&rsquo;t decorate before, add frosting to them now.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20271-step-2-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Use a spoon to scrape out a shallow hole in the top of the cake. You just want to create a little indentation where the eggs will rest, so only scrape about 1\/2- or 3\/4-inch of cake, and leave a lip around the edge to hold the eggs in. Spread a thin layer of frosting on the top of the cake, and go around the edges with the grass tip so the nest&rsquo;s texture covers the edge around the top.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20271-step-2-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Fill the nest cake with chocolate eggs, jelly beans, marshmallow chicks, edible grass, or any other combination of Easter candy you can dream up!<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-20271\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Video<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mbfx88mzSMY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-measuring-tips\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header\">Measuring Tips<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>Our recipes are developed using weight measurements, and we highly recommend using a kitchen scale for baking whenever possible. However, if you prefer to use cups, volume measurements are provided as well. PLEASE NOTE: the adage &ldquo;8 oz = 1 cup&rdquo; is NOT true when speaking about weight, so don&rsquo;t be concerned if the measurements don&rsquo;t fit this formula.<\/p>\n\t\t<p>Want to learn more about baking measurements and conversion?<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/#measurements\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-20271-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">764<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">106<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">40<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">25<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">95<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">332<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">343<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">85<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">909<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">83<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground);background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--quaternary);margin: 0px;padding-top: var(--wp--custom--layout--padding);padding-bottom: var(--wp--custom--layout--padding);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-call-to-action-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" fill=\"var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"><path fill=\"var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\" d=\"M12,2.162c3.204,0,3.584,0.012,4.849,0.07c1.366,0.062,2.633,0.336,3.608,1.311 c0.975,0.975,1.249,2.242,1.311,3.608c0.058,1.265,0.07,1.645,0.07,4.849s-0.012,3.584-0.07,4.849 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I'm going to teach you everything you need to know to be a sugar hero. \u2764\ufe0f","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/about#elizabeth","https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SugarHero","https:\/\/x.com\/SugarHero"],"url":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/about#elizabeth"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/easter-nest-cake\/#faq-question-1709000258633","position":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/easter-nest-cake\/#faq-question-1709000258633","name":"Do you have to bake it in a bowl?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No, if you don't have a bowl (or simply don't want to use one) you can use three standard 8- or 9-inch cake pans. If you bake traditional layer cakes, I don't recommend carving it into a nest shape (this cake recipe isn't sturdy enough for serious cake sculpture!), but you can still do the chocolate twig decorations on top of the standard cake.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/easter-nest-cake\/#faq-question-1709000327342","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/easter-nest-cake\/#faq-question-1709000327342","name":"How do you prepare it in advance?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"You can make both the cake and the frosting ahead of time and store them separately until you're ready to assemble. <br\/><br\/><strong>The cake<\/strong> can be wrapped and stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. When you're ready to assemble, thaw it long enough in the fridge so it can be easily sliced, then proceed with the recipe as instructed. <br\/><br\/><strong>The frosting<\/strong> can be made and stored in the fridge for up to a week before serving. Press a piece of cling wrap directly on top of the frosting so it doesn't form a crust. Let it come to room temperature before using, and mix it briefly to restore the smooth and creamy texture.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/easter-nest-cake\/#faq-question-1709926799532","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/easter-nest-cake\/#faq-question-1709926799532","name":"Can I use this technique with different cake and frosting recipes?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The simple answer is yes, but let me give you a little more guidance. The issue with this type of cake is that because the shape is a little unusual (with the base being narrower than the top), it puts some added stress on the stability of the cake. If you use a really soft cake and\/or soft frosting like carrot cake or cream cheese frosting, the cake is more prone to splitting apart because it is top-heavy. The risk of having the cake split apart is really only an issue if it will be out at room temperature for a long time or gets overly warm. So, if you choose to use other cake or frosting recipes and aren't sure about how soft they might be, I'd recommend keeping the the cake in the refrigerator until just before serving to help with stability. 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