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Easter Chocolate Cake

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A rich and moist chocolate cake decorated with festive Easter treats, perfect for celebrating with family and friends.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter or oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or melted chocolate
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate frosting or ganache
  • 1 cup mini chocolate eggs or Easter candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, butter or oil, milk, and vanilla.
  4. Combine dry and wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips or melted chocolate.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool completely before frosting.
  9. Spread frosting or ganache evenly over the cake.
  10. Decorate with mini chocolate eggs or candies.
  11. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Add a ganache or cream filling for extra richness.
  • Use pastel frosting for a festive look.
  • Make cupcakes by reducing baking time.
  • Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
  • Freeze unfrosted cake for up to 2 months.

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