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Easter Peep Cake with Multi-Colored Layers

Easter Peep Cake with Multi-Colored Layers

Easter Peep Cake with Multi-Colored Layers is a festive delight that will add color and cheer to your holiday celebrations. This cake features vibrant, pastel layers of fluffy vanilla cake, creamy buttercream frosting, and adorable Peeps marshmallows on top. Perfect for Easter gatherings or birthday parties, this dessert is not only visually stunning but also deliciously versatile. Customize the flavors and colors to match any occasion, and enjoy the fun of decorating with family and friends. With simple step-by-step instructions, even novice bakers can create this impressive centerpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
  • Pastel food coloring (pink, yellow, blue, and green)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened) for frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (or milk)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for frosting
  • Pinch of salt for frosting
  • Food coloring (optional, for colored frosting)
  • Peeps marshmallow bunnies & chicks for decoration
  • Easter sprinkles for decoration
  • Shredded coconut (optional, for a grass effect)
  • Mini chocolate eggs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  4. Add egg whites one at a time, mixing until well combined.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and optional almond extract.
  6. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk, mixing until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly into four bowls.
  8. Add a few drops of pastel food coloring to each bowl (pink, yellow, blue, and green), stirring gently.
  9. Pour batter into prepared cake pans.
  10. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  12. In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
  13. Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing well after each addition.
  14. Add vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream; beat until smooth and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  15. If desired, tint frosting with pastel food coloring.
  16. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread a thin layer of frosting on top.
  17. Repeat with remaining layers while stacking them evenly.
  18. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake with a smooth layer of buttercream.
  19. Press Peeps marshmallow bunnies and chicks around the sides of the cake.
  20. Sprinkle Easter sprinkles on top for added festivity.
  21. Optionally tint shredded coconut green with food coloring for 'grass' effect; scatter on top.
  22. Arrange mini chocolate eggs in the center for an extra special touch.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 51g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Customize flavors by adding extracts like almond or lemon. Decorate creatively with candies or fresh fruit alongside Peeps.