Delightful Hidden Surprise Easter Cakes (Printer-Friendly)

Mini bundt cakes filled with surprise candies and bright glaze, ideal for cheerful springtime gatherings.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Cake Batter

01 - 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
02 - 1 cup water
03 - 0.5 cup neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable
04 - 4 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Baking Prep

06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for greasing pans
07 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, for dusting pans

→ Glaze

08 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
09 - 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
10 - 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
11 - 0.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 - Assorted gel food coloring

→ Filling and Decoration

13 - 2 cups assorted small Easter candies (such as jelly beans, mini eggs, M&M's, Sixlets)
14 - Additional Easter candies, for topping

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Generously butter each cavity of a mini bundt pan, ensuring all crevices are coated. Dust lightly with flour, tapping out the excess, to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes, scraping down the sides to ensure a smooth, aerated batter.
03 - Spoon or pipe batter evenly into prepared mini bundt pans, filling each cavity two-thirds full. Bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes, or until cakes pull away from edges and centers spring back when lightly pressed.
04 - Allow cakes to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely. Use a serrated knife to trim bottoms flat for stability.
05 - Using a small paring knife, carefully cut out the center from the base of each cake, creating a cavity without cutting through the top. Fill each cavity with assorted small candies.
06 - Place trimmed cake base over each filled cavity to seal in the candy and flip cakes upright for final presentation.
07 - In a medium bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust milk for desired thickness. Divide glaze among bowls for coloring as desired; tint each with gel food coloring to create pastel shades.
08 - Drizzle colored glazes over cooled cakes in circular motions, keeping the center hole clear for the hidden surprise effect. Allow glaze to set before decorating.
09 - Top each cake with additional festive Easter candies. Let set until glaze firms.
10 - Present cakes with the flat base down. Serve as individual desserts and enjoy the surprise inside when cut open.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - Chilling the prepared pan before adding batter helps with easy cake release.
02 - Use a piping bag for more precise glaze application.
03 - Add the candy filling just before serving to preserve texture and appearance.

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