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Easter is a time for family gatherings, egg hunts, and delicious food. One of the most iconic Easter desserts is the lamb cake, a cake shaped like a lamb that is typically decorated with frosting and coconut shavings. But let’s face it, making a lamb cake is not an easy task, and sometimes it can end up being a “lamb cake fail.” If you’ve had your fair share of Easter lamb cake disasters, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we will share two lamb cake recipes that are easy to make and will impress your guests.
Recipe 1: Classic Easter Lamb Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 box of white cake mix
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup of shredded coconut
- 1 container of white frosting
- Pink jelly beans or other candy for decoration
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease a lamb cake mold with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the lamb cake mold and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the mold for 10 minutes before removing it from the mold and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake is completely cool, frost it with white frosting and sprinkle shredded coconut on top to create a “sheep’s wool” effect.
- Use pink jelly beans or other candy to create the lamb’s eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutritional Information:
This recipe makes a 12-serving cake. Each serving contains approximately:
- Calories: 340
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Protein: 3g
- Sugar: 33g
Cooking Time:
40-45 minutes
Equipment:
- Lamb cake mold
- Large mixing bowl
- Wire rack
- Cooking spray
Serving Suggestions:
Serve the lamb cake as a dessert at your Easter gathering or as a fun addition to your Easter brunch.
Variations:
You can use different flavors of cake mix, frosting, and candy to create different variations of the lamb cake. For example, you could use chocolate cake mix and chocolate frosting to create a “black sheep” cake.
Substitutions:
You can use any type of oil in place of vegetable oil, and you can use any type of candy for decoration.
Storage:
Store the lamb cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tips:
Make sure to grease the lamb cake mold well to prevent the cake from sticking. You can also dust the mold with flour to make it easier to remove the cake.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use homemade cake batter instead of boxed cake mix?
Yes, you can use your favorite homemade cake batter recipe instead of boxed cake mix.
Can I use a different type of mold?
Yes, you can use a different type of mold if you don’t have a lamb cake mold. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Recipe 2: Easy Easter Lamb Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of white fondant
- 1 box of cake mix
- 1 container of frosting
- Pink food coloring
- Black food coloring
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease a lamb cake mold with cooking spray.
- Prepare the cake mix batter according to the instructions on the box.
- Pour the batter into the lamb cake mold and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the mold for 10 minutes before removing it from the mold and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Roll out the white fondant on a clean and dry surface until it is about 1/4 inch thick.
- Place the fondant over the lamb cake and shape it to cover the cake completely.
- Mix a few drops of pink food coloring with the frosting to create a light pink color.
- Use the pink frosting to pipe the lamb’s ears, nose, and mouth onto the fondant-covered cake.
- Mix a few drops of black food coloring with the remaining frosting to create a dark gray color.
- Use the gray frosting to pipe the lamb’s eyes onto the cake.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutritional Information:
This recipe makes a 12-serving cake. Each serving contains approximately:
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Protein: 2g
- Sugar: 44g
Cooking Time:
40-45 minutes
Equipment:
- Lamb cake mold
- Large mixing bowl
- Wire rack
- Cooking spray
- Clean and dry surface for rolling out fondant
Serving Suggestions:
Serve the lamb cake as a dessert at your Easter gathering or as a fun addition to your Easter brunch.
Variations:
You can use different colors of fondant and frosting to create different variations of the lamb cake.
Substitutions:
You can use homemade fondant instead of store-bought fondant, and you can use any type of food coloring for decoration.
Storage:
Store the lamb cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tips:
Make sure to roll out the fondant evenly to prevent any tears or holes. You can also use a fondant smoother to create a smooth surface.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use a different type of frosting?
Yes, you can use any type of frosting you like for this recipe.
Can I use a different type of food coloring?
Yes, you can use any type of food coloring you like for decoration.
Personal Thoughts
Both of these lamb cake recipes are easy to make and will impress your guests. The classic lamb cake is perfect for those who prefer a traditional dessert, while the easy lamb cake is great for those who want to try something new. Whichever recipe you choose, make sure to have fun and enjoy the process. After all, even if your lamb cake doesn’t turn out perfectly, it will still be delicious. Happy Easter!