How to Make Easter Lamb Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

As Easter approaches, many households will be preparing for a festive meal to celebrate the holiday. And what better centerpiece for your Easter table than a beautifully decorated Easter Lamb Cake? This traditional cake is not only delicious, but also a charming and symbolic addition to your Easter spread. Whether you're hosting a family brunch or a special dinner, this Easter Lamb Cake is sure to impress your guests and become a beloved Easter tradition in your home.

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Ingredients

  • vegetable oil, as needed
  • 2 ¼ cups cake flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 egg whites

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 lamb cake

  • Coat a lamb cake mold with vegetable oil; let sit for a few minutes then wipe clean with a paper towel. Then grease and flour your mold, making sure to get all the little areas.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift cake flour, then sift again with baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; add cake flour mixture alternately with milk, stirring the batter until smooth after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form; fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the cake batter to lighten it, then quickly fold in remaining whites.
  • Fill the face side of the mold with batter. Gently move a wooden spoon through the batter to remove any air pockets, without disturbing the greased and floured surface of the mold. Put the lid on the mold, securely locking or tying it together so the steam and rising batter do not force the two sections apart. Place onto a cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer or wooden toothpick inserted through a steam vent comes out clean, about 1 hour. Transfer the mold to a wire rack for about 15 minutes, then carefully remove the top of the mold. Let the bottom of the cake cool in the mold until all the steam escapes and the cake firms up, about 5 more minutes. Remove the rest of the mold and let the cake cool completely. For best results, do not sit the cake upright until completely cooled.
  • Nutrition

    261 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 254mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 78mg