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Easter Peep Cake with Multi-Colored Layers

Easter Peep Cake with Multi-Colored Layers
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Celebrate Easter with this stunning Easter Peep Cake with Multi-Colored Layers, perfect for gatherings. Try it today for a sweet surprise!

Ingredients

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  • 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 (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (or milk)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Food coloring (optional, for colored frosting)
  • Peeps vegan vegan marshmallows bunnies & chicks
  • Easter sprinkles
  • 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, green), stirring gently.
  9. Pour batter into prepared cake pans and bake for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
  12. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
  13. Add vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream; beat until smooth and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
  14. If desired, tint frosting with pastel food coloring.
  15. Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate; spread a thin layer of frosting on top.
  16. Repeat with remaining layers, stacking them evenly.
  17. Frost the top and sides of the cake with a smooth layer of buttercream.
  18. Press Peeps vegan marshmallows around the sides of the cake.
  19. Sprinkle Easter-themed sprinkles on top.
  20. Optional: Tint shredded coconut green with food coloring for 'grass' effect; scatter on top.
  21. Arrange mini chocolate eggs in the center for an extra festive touch.

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