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The inspiration for this cake came from one of my favorite flowers, the sunflower. The yellow peeps make eye-catching flower petals, and I carefully placed chocolate chips in a circular pattern to resemble the seeds in the middle of a sunflower. This cake is easy, but looks quite impressive. —Bethany Eledge, Cleveland, Tennessee
Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 702 calories, 33 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 502 mg sodium, 97 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Originally published as Peeps Sunflower Cake in Taste of Home February/March 2008, p67
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Reviewed on May. 07, 2011 by sue480
This was the hit dessert of our Easter brunch. I used raspberry jam in the middle of the cake to make it extra special.
Reviewed on May. 06, 2011 by queenzookie
I made this as an Easter dessert. Rather than a yellow cake with canned chocolate frosting, I used Ghirardelli 'Ultimate Fudge Brownie' mix to make a single 9-inch brownie and used the glaze packet from the brownies. I only needed 16 (not 19) Peeps. The cake looked fabulous and was a big hit. I had no problem with the Peeps sliding.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2011 by jlcolon2301
This recipe was AWESOME! Very quick & easy to make. Tasted great!! I made 2 smaller cakes instead of 1 big one decorating it with different color peeps on each. My friends & family loved it!!! :) Will def. be making again!
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2011 by followerofthesun
I did this with a white cake mix but can't use any chocolate so I used a buttercream colored a light brown. I can out really nice.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2011 by justmelane
I love sunflowers and my husband loves peeps , so I knew I had to make this cake. It was so easy to make. Looked just like the picture. I placed the peeps inward more not right on the edge and they stayed fine. Can't wait to try different color peeps and cake choices.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2011 by marileepaige
I made this tonight...couldnt find jumbo chocolate chips which is what a friend suggested I use to save time, so I used hershey kisses instead. Turned out great!
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2011 by PACountryGirl
My 4 year old loved helping to decorate this cake. It turned out great. We can't wait to eat it tomorrow for Easter!
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2011 by napptowncook
If you love peeps then this cake is for you! My kids have helped me make this for the last 3 years and is a must for Easter!
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2011 by lbailla1
Wish i would have read the reviews first. My peeps are sliding off even with tooth picks. Should have put them up father on the cake.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2011 by GrammaBakes
I made a test cake for a goodbye party and everyone at work thought it was very clever. I'm taking it to our Easter dinner this Sunday. I too used toothpicks to hold the Peeps in place--I think the problem is putting them too close to the edge.
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