Description
A vibrant and whimsical Peeps Sunflower Layer Cake that combines the classic flavors of yellow cake with playful Peeps marshmallow chicks, perfect for spring celebrations and festive occasions.
Ingredients
- Yellow cake mix: 1 box (approximately 15.25 oz)
- Eggs: 3 large
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
- Milk: 1 cup
- Buttercream frosting: 4 cups (store-bought or homemade)
- Yellow food coloring: 1-2 teaspoons
- Chocolate frosting: 1 cup (store-bought or homemade)
- Peeps marshmallow chicks: 1 package (about 10-12 chicks)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Divide the batter into two bowls; color one with yellow food coloring and pour into one pan, leaving the other plain for the second pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness, then cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- If making homemade buttercream, beat 1 cup of softened butter, gradually adding 4 cups of powdered sugar, then mix in milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Divide the buttercream into two bowls, leaving one plain and coloring the other with yellow food coloring.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and frost with yellow buttercream, then add the second layer on top.
- Frost the entire cake with the remaining yellow buttercream.
- Using chocolate frosting, pipe petals around the top edge of the cake.
- Decorate with Peeps marshmallow chicks in the center or around the edges.
Notes
- Measure ingredients accurately to avoid texture issues.
- Avoid overmixing the batter for a light and fluffy cake.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Use food coloring sparingly to avoid bitterness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Peeps, Sunflower Layer Cake, Spring Dessert, Festive Cake, Birthday Cake