Description
This Peeps Sunflower Layer Cake features moist yellow cake layers with rich chocolate frosting, decorated to look like a blooming sunflower using yellow Peeps and chocolate chips. It’s a cheerful showstopper for spring gatherings and Easter celebrations.
Ingredients
2 (8-inch) round yellow cake layers, cooled
1 1/2 cups chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
12 yellow marshmallow Peeps chicks
1 cup mini chocolate chips
Optional: green frosting or sprinkles for a leafy accent
Instructions
1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread chocolate frosting evenly on top.
2. Place the second cake layer over the first and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
3. Arrange yellow Peeps chicks around the edge of the top layer, forming the sunflower “petals.”
4. Fill the center of the top of the cake with mini chocolate chips to resemble sunflower seeds.
5. Add green frosting or sprinkles around the base for a decorative touch.
6. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Use homemade yellow cake or a cake mix for convenience.
Apply frosting with a spatula or piping bag for a clean look.
Store the cake in the refrigerator until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: sunflower cake, peeps dessert, Easter cake, spring cake idea