Let me start out today with two secrets. . .the first is, I’ve never made a layered cake. You know the mile high, beautiful cakes with frosting in the middle of each layer? Yep. I pin photos of them like crazy and I have talented blogging friends who create amazing edible masterpieces, but beautiful, layered cakes just aren’t my thing.

You know why? Because I don’t have the patience {I also don’t have one of those cake stands with a dome} and I seriously just don’t have the time {in that order}. Thus, my cake today is made from a boxed mix, and baked in a 9×13 inch pan.

Okay, please stay, don’t go away. The technique I’m sharing today is worth the time it will take you to read this post. I’m certainly hoping some of you popped over here in search of an easy and delicious dessert idea. If that’s the case, you won’t be disappointed.

Okay, time for secret #2. . .I don’t really like Peeps. Do you? If you do, great. If you don’t, great. This cake is for Peeps lovers and Peeps dislikers {hate is such a horrible word}. This Peeps Cake with Marshmallow Frosting incorporates bits of Peeps right into the baking process, producing a colorful and slightly sweetened cake with a fluffy, marshmallow frosting that literally melts in your mouth. It is YUMMMMY.

I started by removing one row of Peeps from each package. Aren’t all of the colors fun? Now, don’t blink, because we need to transform these little guys. Remember, they’re just candy. Now, get your knife.

Chop ’em up. Try to keep them divided by color if you can. This is the most time consuming part of the process. Why? Because they’re marshmallows and they’re sticky. Your knife will get gummed up, the pieces will stick together. . .and to you. Just keep pushing through. It’s worth it. I promise.

When you’re finished with the chopping, do a happy dance. You deserve it!

Alright, so you put half the cake batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan, sprinkle half of the Peeps over the top, cover those with the rest of the cake batter and then sprinkle the remaining Peeps on the top. After you bake it in the oven, you’ll see how the bits of Peeps just kind of melt into the cake. 

The top of the cake doesn’t look that attractive, but don’t worry, you’ll be covering that with frosting. It’s what’s inside that counts. Where have I heard that before? 😉

Just look at the inside! I love all of the colors. It almost looks like a colorful poke cake, doesn’t it? So, I bet you’re wondering how it tastes?

Delicious. There are no chunks of Peeps, mounds of sugar – nothing like that. The Peeps literally disappear into the cake and leave behind only the beautiful colors and a subtle hint of additional sweetness.

Not only did the Peeps disappear into the cake, the cake. . . disappeared from the pan. . .in a matter of two days. Oh, and the frosting! We haven’t even talked about the frosting! Homemade marshmallow frosting is the perfect way to top off this tasty dessert.

So, although when it comes to cakes, I’m not into fancy, I’m certainly into simple and delicious. If you’re looking for a fun Easter dessert for the family, this is it. You’re going to love it!

Peeps Cake With Marshmallow Frosting

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This cake incorporates bits of Peeps right into the baking process, producing a colorful and slightly sweetened cake with a fluffy, marshmallow frosting that literally melts in your mouth!

• Yield: 16 1x

Ingredients

• For the Cake
• Box white cake mix (with required ingredients)
• 20 marshmallow Peeps (colors are up to you!)
• For the Frosting
• 7 ounce jar marshmallow creme
• 2 sticks butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. For the Cake
2. Preheat oven to directed temperature on the bake of the cake box.
3. Cut the Peeps into small pieces taking care to keep the colors separate, if desired.
4. Prepare the batter for the cake as directed on the box.
5. In a greased 9×13 inch pan, add half of the batter.
6. Sprinkle half of the chopped Peeps evenly over the top.
7. Cover the chopped Peeps with the remaining cake batter.
8. Sprinkle the remaining Peeps pieces over the top of the cake.
9. Bake as directed on the back of the cake box.
10. Allow cake to cool.
11. For the Frosting
12. Cream the butter until fluffy and add the marshmallow creme until well-combined.
13. Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla.
14. Frost cooled cake and top cake pieces with Peeps if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 5896
• Sugar: 697
• Sodium: 3783
• Fat: 241
• Saturated Fat: 125
• Unsaturated Fat: 100
• Trans Fat: 7
• Carbohydrates: 923
• Protein: 30
• Cholesterol: 486

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