Making the Easter Nest Cake is a breeze if you follow these straightforward steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until no lumps remain.
5. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold the chocolate chips into the batter for a burst of rich flavor.
6. Divide Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake: Place pans in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool Cakes: Remove from oven and let the cakes cool in their pans for about 20 minutes. Then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
9. Make Frosting: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, gradually adding powdered sugar. Add milk for consistency and mix until fluffy.
10. Layer Cake: Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.
11. Create Nest: On the top layer, create a nest shape using the shredded coconut. Press it gently into the frosting.
12. Decorate Nest: Fill the coconut nest with candy eggs and add any additional decorations as desired.

With these simple steps, your Easter Nest Cake will come together beautifully!