Easter Bunny Peeps Cake Recipe

April 17, 2023 Post a Comment

Easter Bunny Bundt Cakes Young At Heart Mommy from www.youngatheartmommy.com

Ingredients

Frosting:

1 (8-ounce package) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
3 packages of Peeps, preferably Easter bunnies

Instructions

Cake:

Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans and line with parchment paper.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl and set aside.
Using a mixer, beat the butter and both sugars together on medium speed. Beat for 3 minutes until light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans.

Frosting:

Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter together until combined. Add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time until combined.
Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of frosting over the top of the cake. Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting.
Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
Decorate the top with Peeps bunnies.

Nutrition

This Easter bunny peeps cake recipe serves 12 and contains the following nutrition information per serving:

Calories: 584
Total fat: 28g
Saturated fat: 17g
Cholesterol: 122mg
Sodium: 463mg
Total carbohydrates: 73g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Sugars: 48g
Protein: 6g
Vitamin A: 19%
Vitamin C: 0%
Calcium: 9%
Iron: 8%

Conclusion

This Easter bunny peeps cake recipe is a fun and easy way to celebrate the holiday! The cream cheese frosting is light and fluffy and pairs perfectly with the moist and tender cake layers. Decorating the top with cute Easter bunnies made of Peeps is the perfect way to make this cake pop with color and festive charm. Enjoy this delightful cake as a special treat for your family and friends this Easter!