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Easter Peep Cake

Delightful Easter Peep Cake That Will Brighten Your Holiday

This Easter Peep Cake is a vibrant dessert that captures the joy of the holiday with colorful layers and delicious buttercream frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened; enriches texture and moisture.
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar sweetens the cake and creates a fluffy experience.
  • 3 Large Eggs room temperature; binds ingredients and adds structure.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or Whole Milk adds moisture and acidity for tender cake.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract elevates flavor.
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour provides the cake structure.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder serves as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda works with buttermilk’s acidity to ensure the cake rises well.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt balances sweetness and heightens flavor.
  • Gel Food Coloring (Pink, Yellow, Blue) enhances vibrant colors in cake layers.
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Unsalted Butter softened; key for creamy, fluffy frosting.
  • 8 cups Powdered Sugar sweetens frosting and thickens it for spreadability.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract adds depth to frosting flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt enhances frosting flavor, balancing sweetness.
  • ⅓ cup Heavy Cream gives a luxurious texture to frosting.
For Decoration
  • 24 Bunny Peeps cute and whimsical decorative accents.
  • 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes dyed green; mimics grass for decoration.
  • 1 cup Easter M&M’s Candies colorful and crunchy toppings.

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • 3 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easter Peep Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare three 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in 3 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add 2 teaspoons of vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  5. Alternately mix in the dry ingredients and 1 cup of buttermilk to the creamed mixture until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter into three bowls and tint each with pink, yellow, and blue gel food coloring.
  7. Pour each colored batter into the prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool for about 10 minutes, then invert them onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Beat 2 cups of unsalted butter and gradually mix in 8 cups of powdered sugar, adding vanilla, salt, and heavy cream until fluffy.
  10. Assemble the cake by layering blue, yellow, and pink, spreading frosting between each layer.
  11. Apply a crumb coat with frosting, chill for 30 minutes, then frost the cake smoothly.
  12. Decorate with Bunny Peeps, green coconut flakes, and M&M’s candies before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors. Measure ingredients accurately to achieve the perfect texture.

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