Description
The Peeps Sunflower Layer Cake is a delightful centerpiece for any celebration, combining the sweetness of vanilla with colorful Peeps marshmallow chicks, perfect for springtime gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Yellow food coloring (as needed for desired color)
- 4 cups buttercream frosting
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- Peeps marshmallow chicks (as many as desired for decoration)
- Edible sunflower petals (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Add yellow food coloring until you reach your desired shade.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the buttercream frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed until fluffy and smooth, adding yellow food coloring as desired.
- Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate, spreading buttercream frosting on top, and repeating with the second layer.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream.
- Pour chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Decorate with Peeps marshmallow chicks and sprinkle edible sunflower petals around the cake.
Notes
- Measure ingredients accurately to ensure the right texture and flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a dense cake.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
- Level cake layers for a professional look.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Peeps, Sunflower Layer Cake, dessert, spring cake, birthday cake