Best Surprise Inside Easter Candy Layer Cake Recipes

EASTER CAKE WITH A SURPRISE INSIDE (BOXED MIX HACK)

Steps:

• Prepare the cake mix to make 8-inch or 9-inch layer cakes (2 per mix). Follow directions to remove from pans and fully cool (especially if gluten-free). Note: cake layers may be wrapped in plastic wrap and chilled before proceeding for easier cutting and frosting._
• Cut a 3 ½ inch hole in the center of one layer of the cake (I used the rim of a large glass as a guide).
• Place the layer with a hole on top of a second layer aligning the sides to have the layers directly underneath each other. Cut a hole in the second cake.
• Place an uncut layer of cake on a serving plate or cake cardboard.
• Spread a layer of frosting on the bottom side of one of the cut layers of cake and place it on top of the bottom layer.
• Repeat with the second cut layer, aligning it so the holes are directly above each other.
• Fill the hole with the assorted Easter candy.
• Spread a layer of frosting on top of the third layer and place the last layer on top.
• Frost the outside of the cake and decorate the top. Chill fully for the best slicing.
• Note: To place a large chocolate bunny on the top of the cake as shown in the photos, I inserted toothpicks into the bottom of the bunny to stablize it on top of the cake:

RAINBOW SURPRISE INSIDE CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray two 8-inch round cake pans; place 8-inch round piece of cooking parchment paper in bottom of each pan. Grease or spray parchment paper. In large bowl, beat 1 box cake mix and ingredients called for on box with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on high speed about 2 minutes or until smooth. Spread in pans. Bake as directed on box. Cool 10 minutes; run knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes. Gently remove from pans to cooling rack; remove parchment paper. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, repeat to make 2 more layers.
• Flatten cake layers by trimming off rounded tops. In 2 layers, cut small round out of center, using 4-inch round cutter.
• To assemble cake: Place 1 uncut cake layer on cake stand or serving platter; spread 1/3 cup frosting on top. Top with 1 layer with center removed; spread 1/3 cup frosting on top. Top with second layer with center removed; spread 1/3 cup frosting on top.
• Fill cake with candies and candy sprinkles. Gently press candies to level; top with full cake layer. Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting.