Easter Lamb Cake

Recipe View Prepare the Mold: Generously coat a lamb cake mold with vegetable oil, ensuring all crevices are covered. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe clean with a paper towel. Grease and flour the mold thoroughly. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). (10 minutes)

Recipe View Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift the cake flour, baking powder, and salt together into a medium bowl. Set aside. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Whip Egg Whites: In a clean, dry glass, metal, or ceramic bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Fold in Egg Whites: Gently fold one-third of the beaten egg whites into the cake batter to lighten it. Then, carefully fold in the remaining egg whites until just combined, being careful not to deflate the whites. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Fill the Mold: Fill the face-side of the lamb cake mold with the batter. Use a wooden skewer or chopstick to gently remove any large air pockets without disturbing the prepared surface of the mold. Place the lid on the mold and secure it tightly to prevent separation during baking. Place the mold on a baking sheet. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until a wooden skewer inserted through a steam vent comes out clean. (60 minutes)

Recipe View Cool the Cake: Transfer the mold to a wire rack and let it cool for 15 minutes. Carefully remove the top of the mold. Allow the bottom of the cake to cool in the mold for another 5 minutes to allow steam to escape and the cake to firm up. Remove the cake from the mold and let it cool completely on the wire rack. (20 minutes)

Recipe View Decorate: Once the cake is completely cool, frost it with your favorite white frosting. Use a star tip to create a textured, wool-like effect. Add jelly beans for eyes and arrange the cake on a bed of green-tinted shredded coconut (optional) for a festive presentation. (20 minutes)