PEEP CAKE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 2h10m
Yield 14 to 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Butter and flour a 9-by-13-inch cake pan plus a 1-quart and 2 1/2-quart ovenproof bowl. Make both cake mixes; divide the batter among the pan and bowls. Bake at 350 degrees F until a toothpick comes out clean, about 35 minutes for the pan and small bowl, and 50 minutes for the large bowl.
- Let the cakes cool 15 minutes in the pan and bowls, then unmold onto racks to cool completely. Trim the flat sides of the bowl cakes with a serrated knife to make level. Using a chef's knife, cut the 4 corners off the rectangular cake, as shown; set aside 3 of the cake triangles for the tail and beak.
- Put the flat cake on a cake board or platter; use toothpicks to attach 2 cake triangles to a short end for the tail. Position the large bowl cake on the flat cake as shown, then top with the small bowl cake; insert a skewer through the cakes to secure. Trim another cake triangle to make a beak; attach to the small bowl cake with toothpicks.
- Make the frosting: Heat the sugar with the cream of tartar, salt and 2/3 cup water in a saucepan, stirring, until dissolved. Beat the egg whites with a mixer until frothy. Slowly beat in the hot sugar mixture, then increase the mixer speed and beat until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes. Beat in the vanilla and almond extracts and the food coloring.
- Cover the cake with a thick layer of the yellow frosting, using the frosting to sculpt a rounded chick shape. With the edge of an offset spatula, use some frosting to extend the beak and tail.
- Coat the cake with yellow sanding sugar. Refrigerate, uncovered, 15 minutes. Press the chocolate disks into the frosting for eyes. Remove the skewer and toothpicks as you cut the cake.
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Rabbi Momin
[email protected]Wow! This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the peeps on top were the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Khan TY
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The texture was nice and moist and the peeps on top were a fun addition.
El peto
[email protected]I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she loved it! It was so easy to make and it looked so festive with the peeps on top.
Nompumelelo Mirriam
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I loved the moist texture and the sweet frosting. It was perfect for a special occasion.
Ralph Adongo
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It was a little too sweet for my taste and the texture was a bit dense.
rosemary romero
[email protected]This cake was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add a little more butter or oil next time.
Sameer Talib
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.
Mohammed Khamis
[email protected]This cake is so cute and festive! I love the way the peeps look on top. It's also really delicious and moist. I will definitely be making this again for Easter.
Ezekiel Chizurum
[email protected]I made this cake for my kids and they loved it! It was easy to make and turned out perfect.
Ahmed Nura Yasir
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my Easter party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the peeps on top were a fun and festive touch. I will definitely be making this again next year.