Description
A cheerful vanilla layer cake topped with fluffy frosting and decorated with colorful Easter Peeps, perfect for spring celebrations and holiday tables.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Easter Bunny Peeps or marshmallow Peeps for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely on a wire rack.
- Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Place one cake layer on a plate, spread frosting on top, then add the second layer.
- Frost the top and sides evenly.
- Decorate with Easter Bunny Peeps and serve.
Notes
Add pastel sprinkles or tinted frosting for extra decoration.
Mix in lemon zest for a brighter flavor variation.
Spread jam between layers for a richer taste.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Let sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before serving.
Freeze slices for up to 2 months and thaw overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
