Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of our Easter Peep Cake with Multi-Colored Layers, a perfect centerpiece for your spring celebrations. This vibrant cake features four stunning layers in pastel hues, each offering a sweet and creamy flavor that is sure to impress. Topped with whimsical vegan marshmallow Peeps and colorful sprinkles, this cake brings joy and fun to any festive occasion. Whether for Easter gatherings or birthdays, it’s an easy-to-make dessert that everyone can enjoy!
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, green)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Peeps vegan vegan marshmallows bunnies & chicks
- Easter sprinkles
- Shredded coconut (optional, for a grass effect)
- Mini chocolate eggs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Gradually add egg whites and mix well. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter into four bowls; color each with pastel food coloring.
- Pour the colored batter into prepared pans and bake for 22-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare vanilla buttercream by beating softened butter with powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering the colored cakes with frosting in between and frost the top and sides.
- Decorate with vegan marshmallow Peeps and sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg