Easter Nest Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
• FILLING:
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1-1/4 cups 2% milk
• 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 7 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 20 to 30 small candy Easter eggs