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Peeps Bunnies Easter Cake Recipe

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**This Peeps Bunnies Easter Cake post was originally written as part of a sponsored campaign.  I was compensated by Peeps for my honest review and creation.  For more information on Peeps Products, please visit, Peeps and Company, here.

Pink shiny bunnies and yellow glittery chicks, these sugary, marshmallow heavenly creations are my earliest Easter memories as a child. Between my parents, who filled Easter baskets (yes plural) with all sorts of candies and my grandparents, too. All these baskets contained so many differing candies, including jelly beans, homemade chocolate bunnies in milk and white chocolate and last, but certainly not least Peeps!

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Peeps and More Peeps, Oh My!!!
Peeps and More Peeps, Oh My!!!

Yes, Peeps were huge in our house and every Easter they were a staple in my baskets that were given to me as a kid. I will never forget how my grandfather (my dad’s dad) would actually somehow have them decorated around my basket handle. He would actually tape them and have them dangle. He was truly artistic and my basket would always look like it belonged in a fancy upscale candy store. And the Peeps were the perfect decoration.

Side Peeps Cake

That said, I want to make Easter just as special for my girls and need to come up with some awesome creations. I don’t just want to do the traditional baskets though.  So, I came up with a fun and colorful Peeps Bunnies Easter Cake.

Peeps Bunnies Easter Cake Recipe

Peeps Bunnies Easter Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

♦ Store Brand Cake (I always use Pillsbury Funfetti if it is for my kids)

♦ Store Brand Icing (Again Funfetti Icing–Vanilla)

♦ Easter M&M’s

♦ Peeps Easter Bunny Rabbits in Assorted Colors

Directions:

1. Prepare the cake according to the directions on the box.

2. Pre-heat the oven to 350° F.

3. Once the cake is mixed (I use my KitchenAid Mixer on low setting), then transfer it into two 8” Round Cake pans equally).

4. Bake these two cakes for 35-38 minutes in the oven.

5. Let cool completely (about half hour) before removing them from the pan one at a time.

6. Ice the bottom layer first and then place the second layer on top, finishing icing the cake.

7. Then place M&M’s on the top of the cake.
Top of Peeps Cake

8. Next, put Peeps aound the outside rim of the iced cake.

Closeup of Peeps Cake

9. Now you are ready to serve.

Peeps Cake Watermarked

Side Peeps Cake
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Peeps Bunnies Easter Cake Recipe

Ingredients

  • Store Brand Cake, I always use Pillsbury Funfetti if it is for my kids
  • Store Brand Icing, Again Funfetti Icing--Vanilla
  • Easter M&M’s
  • Peeps Easter Bunny Rabbits in Assorted Colors

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cake according to the directions on the box.
  2. Pre-heat the oven to 350° F.
  3. Once the cake is mixed (I use my KitchenAid Mixer on low setting), then transfer it into two 8” Round Cake pans equally).
  4. Bake these two cakes for 35-38 minutes in the oven.
  5. Let cool completely (about half hour) before removing them from the pan one at a time.
  6. Ice the bottom layer first and then place the second layer on top, finishing icing the cake.
  7. Then place M&M’s on the top of the cake.
  8. Next, put Peeps aound the outside rim of the iced cake.
  9. Now you are ready to serve.
© Janine
Easter Peeps Bunnies Cake

By the way, Peeps aren’t just for Easter anymore and this Peeps Bunnies Easter Cake recipe can truly be used and adapted for anytime of the year.  Enjoy!!!

About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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Comments

  1. erintheirishmama says

    I have been wanting to do the peep cake!!!! I saw it a few months ago. I'm glad I saw your cake as a reminder. Great job on all of your peep projects. I will have to try them all this year!!!! Great job……running to Target to buy peeps!!!!!!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Erin, the Peeps cake was so easy to make and Emma even was able to help me decorate it. She had a blast putting the bunnies around the outside. She knows all her colors and was even able to follow the pattern along with me. So, I would definitely say try the cake, because you won't be sorry!! I still have a ton of Peeps and we are now living off them, lol 🙂

  5. The Next Step says

    I think I just contracted Type 2 diabetes reading this blog post. Really, you should post a warning. 😉

    I've never been a fan of Peeps, but my marshmallow and sugar loving 5yo gets the BEST wide-eyed expression on her face when she sees them at the store.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Lol, Lori. Trust me, I never want to get diabetes, because I absolutely love Peeps and anything sweet, too. And when my kids first saw the box that was sent to me, I found them huddled around it in my bedroom laughing and giggling like they were about to go to town on it!! 🙂

  8. Lanaya @ Raising Rea says

    That cake is genius! Honestly peeps have never been one of my favorites — even though I LOVE marshmallows. Go figure. Still, the colors they have are awesome and they would make great decorating devices, as you so cleverly showed me! Maybe I'll get creative and make Reagan a cake for Easter!! Fun 🙂

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    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Lanaya and the cake was truly so easy to make. Emma like I said had a blast making it and she loved the colors!! I am so making this one again for Easter for us, because it was delicious and looked so colorful, too!! 🙂 I am telling you that you won;t be sorry if you make this for Easter for Reagan!! 🙂 xoxo!!

  10. Stephanie Sprenger says

    Wow, you are an awesome mom! I pretty much hate peeps, but the cake and rice krispy treats look so yummy, and you can definitely eat around the peeps! 😉

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Stephanie and both my girls were so excited over the Peeps and all I made this past weekend with them. I am so not really a crafty mom, but I guess I am learning little by little, but will tell you we had a interesting Friday night before I made any of this and stay tuned for that post, lol!! 🙂

  11. Janine Huldie says

    Lol, Julie. I am so with Andrew on this and love Peeps, but Kevin could take them or leave them. That said we do have a nice stash now and of course I am doing Slim by the Summer, but cannot resist these Peeps. They are just too good and I am a total sugar addict. Hell, I was 8 months pregnant with Emma eating pixie sticks!!

  12. Stacy Harris says

    I love the cake design. I have even made the nests before… they were a disaster! Yours look much better! I love peeps. I even found the peep easter baskets so I got them for my kids. My favorite memory of Easter!

  14. Cyndi says

    Oh my god you are NOT helping me with my sweet-tooth addiction. I LOVE Peeps…and now, I will be craving them something fierce. FIERCE, I tell ya! LOL…wonderful stuff here! Awesome, awesome post!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh sorry Cyndi and believe me I have been trying to be good, but just like you love Peeps and this review was seriously something I couldn't pass, because of much I have always loved these marshmallow treats!! Hope you entered the contest, too 🙂

  15. Janine Huldie says

    Terrye, you aren;t alone and a few others here said they weren't a fan of Peeps. I just can't help it, but love them, but I can totally understand if you don't Thanks seriously for reading and commenting, too even though you aren't a fan 🙂

  17. Melanie Chisnall says

    Wow! I'm having my coffee and it's not even 7am yet, and all I can think of eating for breakfast now is that cake. It looks so good! These recipes are great! What a fun way to celebrate Easter…something different. My mom used to make us chocolate rice crispi treats. They were the best! Never thought of making plain ones….they look yummy too.

  18. gigigirl says

    I'm inspired to try one or all of these Peep creations! Thanks for sharing…and they all seem so easy to do – a big plus in my book! Wish we could be together to enjoy the results of these recipes. But I'll be back soon…April 15. Love you……

  19. Sara says

    Wow this has got me sooo excited for Easter. I'm obsessed with Peeps and have to make one of these yummy desserts. They all look pretty easy but I think the rice Krispy nests are too cute.

  20. Kat Biggie says

    Whewy! Yum! I so want to make that cake, so I hope I win the peeps!!! 🙂 Sorry I am a few days behind in my blog reading. Sick baby, doctors office, and other insanity! I've missed you! 🙂 Love this post!

  26. Leslie says

    Oh I love the cake! I might bring it to Easter dinner! Thanks for the great idea!

    Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection!
    Make sure to check back on Friday to see if you were featured.
    Leslie

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh Leslie, I hope you do try this one for Easter, because I am not joking when I say it was so easy to make and came out so pretty and colorful, too. And thank you as always for hosting and very happy to linkup, too!! 🙂

  32. Cynthia Landrie says

    Wow, I never knew there were so many great recipes with Peeps! They have never been my favorite candy, but used as a decoration – I could change my mind!

    I found you from the Pin It Tuesday Party and am now pinning this.

    I would love it if you would share this at my In and Out of the Kitchen link party. I know everyone would love to see it!
    http://www.feedingbig.com/2013/03/in-and-out-of-k…

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thank you so much and you aren't alone with not loving the the actual Peeps, but you are right decorating-wise they really make things very colorful, fun and quite pretty, too. Will totally head over and share on your page. Thank you again!! 🙂

  38. Linnycakes says

    The peep cake is my favorite! I never thought to use them as a border around your cake. So pretty, especially with the alternating colors.

  39. dawn says

    Those are some GREAT ideas! Now, the last one with the covered bunnies…that's a little creep-o, but I'm gonna do the cake one…cuz there's not enough sugar IN the cake.
    My recent post M3~Favorite Recipe

    • Janine Huldie says

      Lol, oh there so much sugar in that cake I swear I had a sugar rush for days, but hey I could so using it to help keep me on my toes with my gang, lol!! But seriously, I hope you try and let me know how you liked it!! 🙂

  42. Jamie H says

    That has to be one of the cutest cakes ever! My pastor’s wife is addicted to Peeps, so I’ll definitely have to share these recipes with her! Pinning.

    Thanks for sharing at Saturday Dishes! Hope to see you back this weekend with some asian recipes!

  43. dianeroark says

    Janine,

    If you get a chance, please send me a copy of this cute Easter cake so I can feature it this week.

    Blessings, Diane Roark
    My recent post Gooseberry Cookbook Giveaway & 3 Recipe Reviews

  45. dianeroark says

    Hey Janine,

    I hope you are having a good week. I am going to feature your Easter Peeps Cake this week on my Easter RoundUp.

    Blessings,
    Diane Roark
    My recent post Delicious Easter Side Dish Recipes

  48. The Imp says

    Those look so cute!

    Unfortunately, that amount of sugar and dye would have Minions completely unhinged. Yes, my kids are the unlucky ones that go completely rangy with that sort of thing.

    They ruin a lot of my fun 😛

  56. Marilyn Lesniak says

    I love this cake more every time I see it! Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe at The Recipe Sharing Pin and Yum Party! I hope to see you next week. Pinned and Yummed. Please visit Thursday Favorite Things for more sharing fun!

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