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Easter Peep Cake with Multi-Colored Layers

This **Easter Peep Cake** is a fun, colorful, and festive dessert that will steal the show at any Easter gathering! With **bright pastel cake layers, creamy vanilla frosting, and adorable marshmallow Peeps on top**, this cake is both delicious and visually stunning.
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Equipment

  • - Three 8-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • - Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Offset spatula or cake scraper
  • - Piping bags (optional)
  • - Food coloring (pastel shades)

Ingredients
  

  • #### **For the Cake Layers**
  • - 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
  • #### **For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting**
  • - 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • - 4 cups powdered sugar
  • - 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
  • - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • - Pinch of salt
  • - Food coloring optional, for colored frosting
  • #### **For Decoration**
  • - Peeps marshmallow bunnies & chicks
  • - Easter sprinkles
  • - Shredded coconut optional, for a grass effect
  • - Mini chocolate eggs optional

Instructions
 

  • #### **Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter**
  • 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 and almond extract**.
  • Alternately add **flour mixture and milk**, mixing until just combined.
  • #### **Step 2: Color & Bake the Layers**
  • 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 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 **10 minutes**, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • #### **Step 3: Make the Buttercream Frosting**
  • In a large bowl, beat **butter** until creamy.
  • Gradually add **powdered sugar**, mixing well after each addition.
  • Add **vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream**, beating until smooth and fluffy (**2-3 minutes**).
  • If desired, tint the frosting with pastel food coloring.
  • #### **Step 4: Assemble the Cake**
  • Place one **cake layer** on a serving plate and spread a thin layer of frosting.
  • Repeat with the remaining cake layers, stacking them evenly.
  • Frost the top and sides of the cake with **a smooth layer of buttercream**.
  • #### **Step 5: Decorate with Peeps & Sprinkles**
  • Press **Peeps marshmallow bunnies and chicks** around the sides of the cake.
  • Sprinkle **Easter sprinkles** on top.
  • (Optional) Tint shredded coconut **green** with food coloring for a "grass" effect and scatter on top.
  • Arrange **mini chocolate eggs** in the center for a festive touch.