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Easter Peep Cake with Multi-Colored Layers

Easter Peep Cake with Multi-Colored Layers
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Get ready to impress your guests with this Easter Peep Cake with Multi-Colored Layers! This vibrant and cheerful cake features four colorful layers, each delicately flavored and topped with delightful vegan marshmallow Peeps. Perfect for spring celebrations, this cake is not only a feast for the eyes, but it also offers a deliciously moist texture paired with creamy vanilla buttercream frosting. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or an Easter party, this festive dessert is sure to be the highlight of the table.

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, 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

  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. Beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg whites one at a time, then stir in vanilla extracts.
  4. Alternately mix in flour mixture and milk until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter into four bowls and add food coloring; pour into pans.
  6. Bake for 22-25 minutes; cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. For frosting, beat butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and cream until fluffy.
  8. Assemble the layers with frosting between each; frost top and sides of the cake.
  9. Decorate with vegan marshmallows and sprinkles.

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