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Easter Nest Torte

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A festive and elegant chocolate layer cake filled with light mousse and topped with fluffy whipped cream, decorated to resemble a springtime nest for a beautiful Easter centerpiece.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup chocolate mousse
  • Chocolate shavings or decorative eggs for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Stir in boiling water until batter is thin and well combined.
  5. Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes for 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then add powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  8. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then fold in chocolate mousse.
  9. Place one cake layer on a plate and spread mousse mixture evenly.
  10. Top with second cake layer and frost entire cake with whipped cream.
  11. Decorate with chocolate shavings or candy eggs to create a nest effect.
  12. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • Thin batter is normal and creates a moist cake.
  • Chill the cake for cleaner slicing and better structure.
  • Use store-bought mousse to save time if desired.
  • Add gelatin to whipped cream for extra stability.
  • Swap mousse flavors for fruit variations like raspberry or strawberry.
  • Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze cake layers separately for up to 2 months.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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