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    Home » Recipes » Cakes

    Chocolate Candy Egg Fudge Cake

    Published: Apr 16, 2019 · by Kim Lange · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Chocolate Candy Egg Fudge Cake!  Thank you, please! We cleverly baked up a  sinful, fudge chocolate cake and slathered it with a seriously, delicious chocolate fudge buttercream frosting, then loaded it with addictive Hershey's candy coated chocolate filled eggs.  It's so decadent, we love it!!

    You may love these Ultimate Trash Brownies too, if you're loving candy-inspired treats!

    easter chocolate cake

    You can't go wrong with CHOCOLATE on Easter.  It's one of our 'have-to-have it' desirables no matter what.  You know this, mannnn! Can we just say, yum?

    This Easter Egg Candy Cake is frosted with a wonderful chocolate fudge buttercream, but it's also 'awe'-mazing with a decadent layer of chocolate ganache, if you're looking for even more of a really, serious rich fudge taste.

    I've included both options how to make them in the recipe below. And, just so ya know, overall, it's just a really good, moist and luscious Chocolate Candy Egg Fudge Cake all on it's own as well.

    chocolate cake with easter egg candy

    Ingredients You Need

    Easter Egg Chocolate Fudge Cake

    • all-purpose flour
    • unsweetened natural cocoa powder (not Dutch processed and sift if lumpy)
    • baking soda
    • salt
    • unsalted butter, melted and warm
    • brown sugar
    • eggs
    • vanilla extract
    • hot water

    Chocolate Ganache Option

    • bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
    • heavy cream
    • granulated sugar 

    Chocolate Fudge Frosting

    • heavy cream
    • milk chocolate chips
    • confectioner's sugar
    • unsweetened cocoa powder

    Toppings

    • Hershey Chocolate Eggs
    • Sprinkles, optional

    Easter egg candy chocolate cake

    How to Make Easter Egg Candy Cake 

    1. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 F.
    2. Grease the bottom of an 8 or 9×2-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment.

    Fudge Cake

    1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
    2. In a large bowl, using a spatula or wooden spoon, stir and combine the melted butter and brown sugar.
    3. Add the eggs and vanilla and stir until well blended.
    4. Add the flour mixture and stir just until all the flour is moistened.
    5. Pour the hot water over the batter; stir just until it’s incorporated and the batter is smooth. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
    6. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    7. 30 minutes for a 9-inch pan
    8. 35 to 40 min. for an 8-inch pan.
    9. Let cool in the pan on a rack for 10 min.
    10. Run a knife around the edge and invert the cake (peel off the parchment if necessary). Invert it again onto the rack and let cool completely.
    11. Once cool, set the rack over a baking sheet or foil.

    Chocolate Ganache Option

    1. Put the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a boil. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and whisk gently until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. You might also want to add a couple of teaspoons of sugar when you add the hot cream, if you want it sweeter.
    2. Pour the warm ganache over the cake and use an icing spatula to spread it over the top of the cake and down the sides and add eggs, sprinkles or whatever you would like on top.
    3. Let set for about an hour before serving.

    Chocolate Fudge Frosting

    1. Heat the cream in a small pan over low heat on your stove. Once steaming (note, do not let come to a boil), pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 5 minutes, or until all the chocolate is melted, then whisk to fully incorporate the chocolate and cream. Add the sugar and cocoa and whisk until smooth. Using a spatula spread the frosting over the cake.
    2. Frost cake and add eggs, sprinkles or whatever you would like on top.
    3. Serve when ready.

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    he kids will go bonkers over this yummy chocolate candy cake, picking those eggs off the top and devouring them!  You know they will and why not?  Those Hershey's candy egg teasers are what makes the cake perfect for decorating made easy.

    It's really good with or without candies on top, but since it's Easter, we love dressing it up a bit with some Easter glam candy.

    Chocolate Candy Egg Fudge Cake

    Hope you have a safe and Happy Easter my sweet friends and make this yummy fudge cake loaded with Easter yumminess!

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    Chocolate Candy Egg Fudge Cake

    Chocolate Candy Egg Fudge Cake

    Kim Lange
    Sinful, fudge chocolate cake slathered with a seriously, delicious chocolate fudge buttercream frosting, then loaded it with addictive Hershey's candy coated chocolate filled eggs.     
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    Course Dessert
    Servings 12 Servings
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    Ingredients
      

    Easter Egg Chocolate Fudge Cake:

    • 4-½ oz. 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 oz. ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder (not Dutch processed and sift if lumpy)
    • ½ tsp. baking soda
    • ¼ tsp. salt
    • 4 oz. ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and warm
    • 1-¼ cups packed brown sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
    • ½ cup hot water

    Chocolate Ganache:

    • 8 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate finely chopped
    • 1 cup heavy cream; more if needed
    • Granulated sugar optional

    Chocolate Fudge Frosting:

    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
    • ½ cup confectioners sugar
    • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

    Toppings:

    • Hershey Chocolate Eggs
    • Sprinkles, optional

    Instructions
     

    • Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 F.
    • Grease the bottom of an 8 or 9×2-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment.

    Chocolate Fudge Cake:

    • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
    • In a large bowl, using a spatula or wooden spoon, stir and combine the melted butter and brown sugar.
    • Add the eggs and vanilla and stir until well blended.
    • Add the flour mixture and stir just until all the flour is moistened.
    • Pour the hot water over the batter; stir just until it’s incorporated and the batter is smooth. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
    • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    • 30 minutes for a 9-inch pan
    • 35 to 40 min. for an 8-inch pan.
    • Let cool in the pan on a rack for 10 min.
    • Run a knife around the edge and invert the cake (peel off the parchment if necessary). Invert it again onto the rack and let cool completely.
    • Once cool, set the rack over a baking sheet or foil.

    Chocolate Ganache Option:

    • Put the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a boil. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and whisk gently until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. You might also want to add a couple of teaspoons of sugar when you add the hot cream, if you want it sweeter.
    • Pour the warm ganache over the cake and use an icing spatula to spread it over the top of the cake and down the sides and add eggs, sprinkles or whatever you would like on top.
    • Let set for about an hour before serving.

    Chocolate Fudge Frosting:

    • Heat the cream in a small pan over low heat on your stove. Once steaming (note, do not let come to a boil), pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 5 minutes, or until all the chocolate is melted, then whisk to fully incorporate the chocolate and cream. Add the sugar and cocoa and whisk until smooth. Using a spatula spread the frosting over the cake.
    • Frost cake and add eggs, sprinkles or whatever you would like on top.
    • Serve when ready.
    Keyword cake, candy, chocolate, chocolate frosting, chocolate ganache, easter, fudge
    Tried This Recipe?Let us know how it was by commenting below!
    Chocolate Candy Egg Fudge Cake
    Chocolate Candy Egg Fudge Cake
    Chocolate Candy Egg Fudge Cake

     

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    Hi! I'm Kim! As you may know, I'm cookie, brownie and chocolate obsessed! You'll find hundreds of decadent and healthy dessert recipes to choose from here! So, let's bake something easy and never forget the chocolate!

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    1. Kim Lange says

      April 29, 2019 at 10:06 am

      That sounds perfect for Easter Faye! I bet it was gorgeous the way you decorated it. How pretty! You will love the ganache, especially over brownies. 🙂 Thanks so much dear!

    2. Faye says

      April 29, 2019 at 9:00 am

      I decided to go a quick route and used a Duncan Hines cake mix. I substituted milk for the water, 4 eggs instead of 3, and melted butter instead of oil. I baked in a bundt pan and sliced it into 4 even layers after it was cool. Using the chocolate frosting recipe (I doubled it), I generously frosted in between the layers then the top and sides. I put the candy eggs in the “hollow” of the bundt cake. I ringed the outside with dyed green coconut and placed the Cadbury candy eggs in groups of 3 or 4 all around the cake. It was beautiful- like an edible Easter wreath. Most important of all, it was better than any fancy restaurant or bakery cake I have ever had. Thanks so much for the inspiration and the delicious frosting recipe. I am eager to try the ganache recipe over brownies!

    3. Laura says

      April 22, 2019 at 6:12 pm

      OOOH, this cake looks scrumptious. I make no secret of my love for those candy eggs - I just can’t get enough! And, on top of chocolate cake? Yes please! Thanks for the recipe!

    4. Faye says

      April 20, 2019 at 3:05 pm

      I am making the fudge icing and believe this will be a wonderful Easter cake. Waiting for the whipping cream to come to the right temperature is challenging, especially on an electric stove.

    5. Catherine says

      April 20, 2019 at 2:22 pm

      Oh man, that looks SO very rich and delicious!! Look how moist, fluffy and chocolatey!! So perfect for Easter too, I want the whole cake! 😀

    6. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

      April 18, 2019 at 4:24 pm

      I would go bonkers for this too, haha! I'd be right there with the kids picking the mini eggs off!! This looks so yummy and decadent my friend!

    7. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says

      April 17, 2019 at 11:35 pm

      Chocolate heaven to the max!! I’m a sucker for Cadbury Mini Eggs so this is perfection to me. PINNED!!!

    8. 2pots2cook says

      April 17, 2019 at 12:02 pm

      Yes ! Please ! Pinned !

    9. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

      April 17, 2019 at 9:08 am

      Words can't describe how much I want a huge slice of this. Candy eggs are my favorite!

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