This easy Easter cake is loaded with Peeps, pastel sprinkles, and rich chocolatey frosting!
Looking for the ultimate Easter dessert? This Peeps Easter Cake starts with Duncan Hines PEEPS Yellow Cake Mix and ends with a chocolate hazelnut frosting, pastel sprinkles, and of course, Peeps Bunnies. It’s easy, colorful, and perfect for spring parties, egg hunts, or just showing off your love for all things marshmallow-y!
Recipe Rundown
Walmart Find Alert!
I was so excited to spot this Duncan Hines PEEPS Yellow Cake Mix at Walmart! I also grabbed the cupcake version (woohoo)—so stay tuned for another Peeps recipe coming soon.
Testing It As-Is
I baked the cake exactly as the package instructed—I like to try mixes the way they’re intended before tweaking anything. It baked up nicely and had a light, classic yellow cake texture.
Let’s Talk Frosting
Once the cake cooled, I added a chocolate fudge frosting with a little Nutella mixed in. It gave it a richer, deeper chocolate flavor that balanced out the sweetness from the Peeps. Super simple but really good.
Decorating Time!
For decorating, I used pastel sprinkles and confetti that popped against the deep chocolate frosting. Then came the stars of the show: bright pink, blue, peach, and yellow Peeps bunnies. If you can find the Peeps chicks too, those would look adorable! I love all the fun seasonal flavors they’ve been releasing—like s’mores and Rice Krispies Treats. Get creative and taste test a few!
🐣 Party-Ready & Kid-Friendly
This is the kind of cake that’s made for an Easter party—easy to whip up, super cute, and totally customizable. Plus, decorating it is a great way to let kids get involved. Give them a bowl of sprinkles and a pile of Peeps and let the chaos begin lol!
FAQ
Q: What is Peeps cake mix?
A: Peeps cake mix is a seasonal yellow cake mix by Duncan Hines, inspired by the iconic marshmallow Easter treat. It’s bright, fluffy, and perfect for spring desserts.
Q: Can I use a different frosting instead of chocolate hazelnut?
A: Absolutely! While chocolate hazelnut adds a rich, dessert-like flavor, you can swap it for vanilla, cream cheese, or even marshmallow frosting.
Q: Do I need to refrigerate the cake after decorating with Peeps?
A: If you’re serving it within a day, it’s fine at room temperature. For longer storage, keep it chilled—just know the Peeps might get a little firm.
Q: Can I make this cake ahead of time?
A: Yes! Bake the cake and make the frosting in advance. Decorate with Peeps and sprinkles right before serving so everything stays fresh and festive.
Sprinkle of Fun
Planning an Easter party? This Peeps Easter Cake isn’t just a dessert—it can be part of the game too! Try hosting a Cake Walk, a classic party game that’s like musical chairs but way more delicious. Guests walk in a circle to music, and when the music stops, one lucky winner gets to take home (or take a bite of) a sweet treat!
For your Easter version, decorate a few cakes with different spring themes and have your guests bring their favorite treats. I highly recommend this Peeps Party Cake! Let the winners pick their favorite from the dessert table. It’s fun for kids and grown-ups, and everyone leaves with a smile…and cake!
Peeps Party Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box Duncan Hines PEEPS Yellow Cake Mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1 stick salted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp hazelnut spread (like Nutella)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3–4 tbsp heavy cream
- Assorted colorful Peeps Bunnies (I used pink, yellow, peach, and blue)
- Pastel Easter sprinkles and confetti
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 13 x 9″ pan with parchment paper and spray it with baking spray. Prepare the Peeps cake mix according to the box directions and pour into the prepared pan. Bake it according to the package instructions and let it cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth. Add in the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, hazelnut spread, vanilla, and heavy cream and mix until smooth and fluffy. Add more cream as needed for a spreadable consistency.
- Spread the chocolate frosting over the cooled cake. Top with colorful Peeps Bunnies, pastel sprinkles, and confetti for the cutest Easter cake ever!
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