Robin Egg Snack Cake (Printable)
Tender vanilla cake with crushed candy eggs and colorful pastel glaze
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake Base
01 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp fine salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 2/3 cup buttermilk
10 - 1 1/4 cups crushed candy-coated robin eggs
→ Glaze & Decoration
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 1–2 tbsp milk
13 - 1 drop blue food coloring (optional)
14 - 1 drop green food coloring (optional)
15 - Candy-coated robin eggs, whole, for topping
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
04 - Add one-third of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently. Add half the buttermilk, mix, then another third of the dry ingredients. Add the remaining buttermilk, then finish with the last of the dry mix. Mix just until combined.
05 - Fold in the crushed robin eggs. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely in the pan.
06 - Whisk together powdered sugar with 1 tbsp milk, adding more milk as needed to achieve a thick but pourable consistency. Divide glaze and tint with food colors as desired.
07 - Drizzle or spread colored glaze over cake. Garnish with whole robin eggs. Let set before slicing.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The candy bits stay crunchy in the tender crumb, creating the most satisfying texture contrast
- Its impossible to slice into this without smiling, making it perfect for brightening someones day
02 -
- Crush the robin eggs into various sizes from chunks to crumbs for texture throughout every bite
- The glaze sets quickly, so have your garnish ready before you start drizzling
03 -
- Folding the crushed eggs gently prevents them from breaking down into tiny specks
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly for a uniform tender crumb