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    Very special BAKING

    Mar 24, 2021 4 minutes

    EASTER ISLAND CAKE

    An Easter twist on the traditional Smith Island Cake from Maryland, USA.

    SERVES 16

    For the sponge layers:

    ✣325g (11oz) unsalted butter, softened
    ✣225g (8oz) caster sugar
    ✣200ml (7fl oz) buttermilk or natural yogurt
    ✣4 large eggs
    ✣1tsp vanilla extract
    ✣400g (14oz) self-raising flour

    ✣For the frosting:

    ✣125g (4oz) caster sugar
    ✣175g (6oz) light evaporated milk
    ✣150ml (5fl oz) double cream
    ✣1tsp vanilla extract
    ✣200g (7oz) dark chocolate, chopped
    ✣100g (3½oz) unsalted butter, softened and cut into chunks

    For the decoration:

    ✣Mini chocolate eggs

    You will need:

    ✣3 x 20cm (8in) cake tins, greased and lined

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