Peeps Easter Garden Cake
Celebrate Easter with a vibrant and whimsical Peeps Easter Garden Cake. This delightful cake features colorful Peeps marshmallow chicks and creates a fun edible garden look that’s perfect for spring festivities.
Equipment
- 2 round 9-inch cake pans
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer (or whisk)
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 cake stand or serving plate
- 1 toothpicks (optional for decoration)
- 1 piping bag (optional for frosting decoration)
- 1 offset spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups frosting store-bought or homemade
- 12-15 pieces Peeps marshmallow chicks assorted colors
- 1 cup green coconut shavings for 'grass'
- optional edible flowers or candy for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Incorporate vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Start and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cool, place one cake layer on a cake stand. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second cake layer on it.
- Cover the entire cake with a thin layer of frosting to create a crumb coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
- Once set, frost the cake generously with the remaining frosting. Use an offset spatula for a smooth finish.
- Decorate the top of the cake with the green coconut shavings to mimic grass. Arrange the Peeps chicks on top and around the cake to create a garden scene. Add edible flowers or candy as desired.
- Use toothpicks to secure the Peeps if needed, ensuring they stay upright.
Notes
You can customize your garden scene with different colors and items. For a richer flavor, consider using cream cheese frosting instead of regular frosting. This cake can be made a day in advance; just add the decoration on the day of serving for freshness.