Bright and cheery, this Sunflower Cake is sure to shine on the dessert table! When spring and Easter are in the air, or when a little dose of cute sunshine needs to grace the table, this peep cake is sure to bring a smile. Peep cake is sweet in all ways, and so delicious.
Fun & Festive Sunflower Cake
It is so easy to make, with just a few simple ingredients. Making it great for a last-minute dessert idea. To keep this quick, start with a bakery cake. If you have more time, make a boxed chocolate cake or even a from scratch cake. This fun and festive cake is great for spring or Easter, no decorating skills required! For more Easter ideas try these adorable Bunny Butt Easter Cupcakes or these 50+ Non-Candy Easter Basket Fillers!
Ingredients & Variations
PEEPS These are marshmallow candy that is yellow and shaped like little chicks. Don’t separate the peeps, keep them attached and arrange the sheet around the edge of the cake. With a 9″ cake, about 20 peeps will be needed. But it may be a good idea to buy a little more (peeps are hard to resist) just in case! CAKE Use a pre-made cake, chocolate cake mix, or use any basic chocolate cake recipe like this Easy Chocolate Cake. Arrange the chocolate chips over the cake and these will look like the seeds from the sunflower. FROSTING The frosting on this cake is important as it acts as the glue to hold it all together. You want a nice thick frosting, chocolate buttercream works well. VARIATIONS For extra decor, sprinkle a few rose petals on the center of the cake. Try any flavor of cake!
How to Make a Sunflower Cake
Have this cake ready in no time!
Tips for Perfect Peep Cake
Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting. Use a thick frosting so it will hold the peeps in place. Don’t separate the peeps, keep them attached to one another and arrange them around the cake with their little tails hanging over the edge of the cake. The edges can be separated if needed. Use the larger chocolate chips for the outside circle of the cake face. Then arrange the small chocolate chips on the inside of the cake.
Spring-Inspired Sweets
Strawberry Poke Cake – so bright & colorful Bunny Butt Easter Cupcakes – the cutest cupcakes Pineapple Coconut Cake – with tropical flavors Hummingbird Cake – light & creamy Berry Fluff Jello Salad – perfect for potlucks
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