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EASTER PEEPS CAKE

This colorful Peeps Cake is a fun and festive Easter dessert! A moist vanilla cake is topped with fluffy buttercream frosting and decorated with marshmallow Peeps and pastel sprinkles. Perfect for Easter celebrations!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 400 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Cake:
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food Coloring pastel pink, blue, yellow, or purple
For Decoration:
  • marshmallow PEEPS assorted colors
  • Pastel Sprinkles

Instructions

Step No.1: Preheat and Prep
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
Step No.2: Make the Cake Batter
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, mixing until just combined.
Step No.3: Bake the Cake
  1. Pour batter into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top. Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Step No.4: Make the Frosting
  1. In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat until fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
Step No.5: Frost and Decorate
  1. Spread frosting over the cooled cake. Arrange Peeps marshmallows on top in a colorful pattern and sprinkle with pastel sprinkles.
Step No.6: Serve and Enjoy
  1. Slice and serve this festive Peeps Cake at your Easter gathering!

Notes

  • Make It Ahead: Bake the cake a day in advance and frost before serving.
  • Different Colors: Use various colored Peeps for a bright and festive look.
  • Chocolate Version: Swap vanilla cake for chocolate cake if preferred.
  • Lemon Peeps Cake: Add lemon zest and juice for a citrusy twist.
  • Coconut Peeps Cake: Sprinkle shredded coconut on top for texture.
  • Chocolate Drizzle: Drizzle melted white or dark chocolate over the cake.
  • Mini Peeps Cupcakes: Use the same recipe to make Easter cupcakes instead!

Nutrition Information

Calories 400kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 18g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 400

% Daily Value*

Calories 400kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 18g 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.