Recipe

Mounds Coconut Easter Basket Cake Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Peetabear / All my dishes 8 months, 2 weeks ago I posted this recipe mainly for the cake decoration.... it was so cute and would make a nice Easter dessert.... the recipe and photo are courtesy of Hersheys Prep:45m Servings:10	Peetabear
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Ingredients

1 package (about 18 oz.) white cake mix (with pudding in the mix)

2 cups MOUNDS Sweetened Coconut Flakes, divided

VANILLA FROSTING(recipe follows)

JOLLY RANCHER Jelly Beans

TWIZZLERS PULL 'N' PEEL Candy

HERSHEY'S MINI KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates

COCONUT 'GRASS'(recipe follows)

Directions

1. Prepare cake batter with whole eggs as directed on package; stir in 1/2 cup coconut. Using 2 round 9-inch pans, bake and cool as directed.

2. Place 1 layer on serving plate, bottom side up; frost top with VANILLA FROSTING. Place second layer on top, top side up. Frost sides. Mark a 6-inch circle from center of top layer. Using fork, gently remove small amount of cake from within circle, forming an indentation to allow basket to be filled. Lightly frost edges of top.

3. Cut lightweight cardboard into 14 x 3/4-inch strip for handle; cover with plastic wrap. Bend and insert handle ends into top of cake about 1-inch from sides; frost. Decorate with jelly beans and single licorice strands. When frosting on sides of cake is firm, with fork, alternately press fork tines vertically and horizontally, forming basket pattern.

4. Place COCONUT 'GRASS' on top; decorate with HERSHEY'S MINI KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates and assorted candies. Separate licorice into 3 strand groups; twist and place around top rim. Place jelly beans around bottom. Remove handle before serving. 8 servings.

VANILLA FROSTING: Beat 1/3 cup softened butter in medium bowl. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat well. Add 2-1/2 cups powdered sugar alternately with 3 to 4 tablespoons milk; beat to spreading consistency.

COCONUT 'GRASS': Combine 3 drops green food color with 3/4 teaspoon water; add to remaining 1-1/2 cups coconut. Stir until evenly tinted; use immediately.

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Comments

gapeach55 8 months, 2 weeks ago said:
This is a great idea and very cute. Thanks.

bluewaterandsand 8 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Beautiful cake. I am doing this for Easter Dinner.

debbie919 8 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Might have to do this one instead of the bunny cake we've done for years...it's just too cute!
Five forks for ya...=)

aussie_meat_pie 8 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Another awesome looking recipes - thanks

momo_55grandma 7 months, 4 weeks ago said:
Will have to make this for easter grandkids will love it high5 thanks

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