MINI PEEPS CAKES
Yields: approximately 36 cakes
 
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 box white cake mix + ingredients listed on box
  • 1 bag Wilton white candy melts
  • Paramount Crystals
  • Assorted pastel sanding sugars
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
PREPARATION
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place silicone PEEPS mold on on top of a baking sheet. Spray cavities of mold with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Prepare white cake mix according to package directions.
  3. Fill cavities halfway with batter.
  4. Bake cakes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Remove cakes from oven and allow to cool 5-10 minutes before carefully removing from mold. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
TO DECORATE
  1. In a microwave safe bowl, add 1 cup of candy melts and 1 tablespoon of Paramount Crystals (or shortening). Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between and repeating until smooth.
  2. Carefully dip each cake in candy melts, tap off excess and transfer to a sheet of parchment paper.
  3. Immediately cover cake in colored sprinkles, pressing gently to cover the entire surface.
  4. Allow cakes to set, approximately 15-30 minutes, before inverting to remove excess sugar.
  5. Melt chocolate chips in a small microwave safe bowl for about 30 seconds in the microwave. Stir until smooth and then use the blunt end of a toothpick to dab eyes and a nose onto each bunny. Allow chocolate to set.
  6. Store in an airtight container.
Recipe by Bake Love Give at http://bakelovegive.com/mini-peeps-cakes/