Description
Easter Peep Cake with Multi-Colored Layers is a delightful, vibrant dessert that will brighten up any celebration. This multi-layered cake features pastel colors and is topped with whimsical vegan marshmallow Peeps, making it a show-stopping centerpiece for family gatherings or festive brunches. With its light vanilla and almond flavors, this cake is as delicious as it is beautiful. Easy to make and fully customizable, you can tweak the colors and decorations to suit any occasion. Impress your guests with this charming treat that’s perfect for Easter, birthdays, or any spring celebration.
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 vegan marshmallows bunnies & chicks for decoration
- Easter sprinkles for decoration
- Shredded coconut (optional, for a grass effect)
- Mini chocolate eggs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add egg whites one at a time, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract and almond extract.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into four bowls.
- Add a few drops of pastel food coloring to each bowl (pink, yellow, blue, and green), stirring gently.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pans and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
- Add vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream; beat until smooth and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- If desired, tint frosting with additional pastel food coloring.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread a thin layer of frosting on top.
- Repeat with remaining cake layers, stacking them evenly as you go.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with a smooth layer of buttercream.
- Press Peeps vegan marshmallows bunnies and chicks around the sides of the cake.
- Sprinkle Easter sprinkles on top for added color.
- Optionally tint shredded coconut green with food coloring for a 'grass' effect; scatter on top if desired.
- Arrange mini chocolate eggs in the center for an extra festive touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg