Easter Egg Cake
A gorgeous, luscious Easter cake, fun for all the family.
SERVES
6
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
15
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
45
MINUTES
Ingredients
400g (14oz) self-raising flour
300g (10oz) caster sugar
zest of 2 organic lemons (use the juice for homemade lemonade)
4 organic eggs, beaten
300ml (10fl oz) whole milk
300ml (10fl oz) light olive oil
Easter Egg nests (see recipe)
3 x 20.5cm (8 inch) round tins
For the buttercream:
150g (5oz) egg whites
225g (8oz) caster sugar
zest of 2 organic lemons (use the juice for homemade lemonade)
450g (1lb) butter, softened and cut into cubes.
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