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Peeps-in-the-Snow Spice Cake Bar Recipe

December 1, 2015 by Amy 13 Comments

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This spice cake bar recipe is perfect for the holidays – they are cake-y, moist, and sweet. And the Peeps on top make them so festive!

This spice cake bar recipe is perfect for the holidays - they are cake-y, moist, and sweet. And the PEEPS® on top make them so festive!I’m in love with so many things about winter and the holidays. Where do I even begin? Well – one of the things I love is gingerbread/spice cake. I also love the cold weather. I love the color palettes . . . I’m a big fan of blue, silver, and white (and red, white, and green too!). I love the parties. And I LOVE the holiday Peeps!

Yes – I’m one of those people who looks forward to the Peeps every Easter. I get thrilled when I see the little green, yellow, orange, and pink chicks on my drugstore shelves. I’m also quite thrilled that Peeps have expanded into other holiday seasons as well – Christmas being one of them!

Peeps holidayThis year I was sent several packages of holiday Peeps with the goal of making a recipe with them. Honestly I don’t think I’ve ever had an easier challenge! I received the following PEEPS® to try:

  • PEEPS® Hot Cocoa & Cream Flavored Marshmallow Chicks Dipped in White Fudge
  • PEEPS® Milk Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookie Flavored Chicks

While I loved them both for snacking (get in mah belleh!), I knew that the Hot Cocoa & Cream in particular would be the “pièce de résistance” of a dessert I was planning – spice cake bars with frosting! If you have never had a spice cake bar, you’re missing out.

It’s that time of year to make this simple recipe for a party, for neighbor gifts (you can easily wrap these individually), or just to eat as a delicious dessert during the holidays.

They are cake-y, moist, and sweet. And the Peeps on top are the perfect addition and make them so festive!

This spice cake bar recipe is perfect for the holidays - they are cake-y, moist, and sweet. And the PEEPS® on top make them so festive!

Spice Cake Bar Recipe

Gather These Supplies

  • One box spice cake mix
  • One egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup of milk (you may need a little more or less)
  • For the frosting:
    • 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
    • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
    • 2 tablespoons milk
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 9″ square cake pan
  • To decorate the top:
    • White/blue sprinkles and/or snowflake sprinkles
    • Hot Cocoa & Cream Peeps – at least two packs

Preheat your oven to 350°.

In a mixing bowl, combine the spice cake mix with one egg and the vegetable oil. The mixture is going to be pretty thick, but this will give you a good idea of how much milk you need. I prepared 1/3 cup of milk and poured most of it in . . . then stirred.

The goal is to get the mixture to just thin enough that it can be stirred. It will definitely be thicker than you are used to with a typical cake recipe.

Once the mixture is thin enough to stir, mix well for several minutes. Then pour into a 9 x 9 non-stick or greased cake pan.Bake for 25 – 30 minutes or until the center is done (you can test with a toothpick; make sure it comes out clean).

Allow to cool for 30 minutes or until the center sets. While the cake bars are cooling, make the vanilla frosting.

Place 2 cups of confectioners’ sugar in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract to the sugar. Stir to combine.

The mixture should be frosting consistency; if it isn’t, add a touch of milk and keep stirring until it reaches desired consistency.

This spice cake bar recipe is perfect for the holidays - they are cake-y, moist, and sweet. And the PEEPS® on top make them so festive!Immediately spread on the cake bars with a knife. Sprinkle your sprinkles and snowflakes on top; place your Peeps directly into the icing.

I used six Peeps, but ended up cutting nine bars. If you plan better than I did, you can fit nine Peeps in the pan if you like!

This spice cake bar recipe is perfect for the holidays - they are cake-y, moist, and sweet. And the PEEPS® on top make them so festive!Cut and serve.

This spice cake bar recipe is perfect for the holidays - they are cake-y, moist, and sweet. And the PEEPS® on top make them so festive!Everything about these little Peeps cake bars is amazing. The Peeps are just sitting on the snow . . . waiting to be eaten!

Oh, and here’s a fun little tip. You can pluck yourPeeps off before you eat your bar and add it to a mug of hot chocolate – some frosting will go into your beverage as well. The bars and the hot chocolate with Peeps is a perfectly delicious dessert!

This spice cake bar recipe is perfect for the holidays - they are cake-y, moist, and sweet. And the PEEPS® on top make them so festive!
Print Recipe

Peeps in the Snow Cake Bars

This spice cake bar recipe is perfect for the holidays - they are cake-y, moist, and sweet. And the Peeps on top make them so festive!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Baked Goods, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 463kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 box spice cake mix
  • 1 egg(s)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 2 T butter
  • 2 T milk
  • 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 Peeps

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the spice cake mix with one egg and the vegetable oil. The mixture is going to be pretty thick, but this will give you a good idea of how much milk you need. I prepared 1/3 cup of milk and poured most of it in . . . then stirred.
  • The goal is to get the mixture to just thin enough that it can be stirred. It will definitely be thicker than you are used to with a typical cake recipe.
  • Once the mixture is thin enough to stir, mix well for several minutes. Then pour into a 9 x 9 non-stick or greased cake pan.Bake for 25 – 30 minutes or until the center is done (you can test with a toothpick; make sure it comes out clean).
  • Allow to cool for 30 minutes or until the center sets. While the cake bars are cooling, make the vanilla frosting.
  • Place 2 cups of confectioners’ sugar in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract to the sugar. Stir to combine.
  • The mixture should be frosting consistency; if it isn’t, add a touch of milk and keep stirring until it reaches desired consistency.
  • Immediately spread on the cake bars with a knife. Sprinkle your sprinkles and snowflakes on top; place your Peeps directly into the icing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 218mg | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 2.4% | Vitamin C: 0.1% | Calcium: 7.1% | Iron: 15.5%

Now I’d love to know, what is your favorite recipe with holiday Peeps?

For more information on PEEPS® and delicious ideas, visit them on their website as well as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. Happy Holidays!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Just Born, Inc. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Comments

  1. Paige says

    December 1, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    I love spice cake! This looks delicious!

    Paige
    http://www.thehappyflammily.com/

    Reply
  2. Susan says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    My kids would KILL for this!

    Reply
  3. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    This is so cute. My daughter loves the holiday peeps.

    Reply
  4. Andrea says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    What a fun way to use peeps!

    Reply
  5. Sarah says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:22 pm

    oOOOOH! sOUNDS DELICIOUS! I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW THESE PEEPS EXISTED SO i’LL DEFINITELY HAVE TO CHECK THEM OUT!

    Reply
  6. Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    These look so good! Love those Peeps!

    Reply
  7. Meegan says

    December 8, 2015 at 12:58 am

    I didn’t know Peeps came in so many flavors. I can’t wait to try this recipe! Peeps are my fave anytime of year. Thanks, Amy!

    Reply
  8. Leanne says

    December 8, 2015 at 12:58 am

    I had no idea there were those flavors of Peeps. They would be great stocking stuffers for my kids and hubby. The cake looks delicious too!!!

    Reply
  9. sarah @ {Home-ology} modern vintage says

    December 8, 2015 at 7:54 am

    oh, how fun! I have a couple of little girls coming to the house this weekend and this will be the perfect kitchen project. thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. linda(burlap+blue) says

    December 8, 2015 at 9:30 am

    This is so clever! Love it. We love peeps in our household and will definitely try this new way of enjoying them!

    Reply
  11. Randi says

    December 8, 2015 at 10:27 am

    So cute … and it sounds delicious!

    Reply
  12. Ashley @ Simply Designing says

    December 8, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    Wow! This looks so yummy! And seriously!? Hot cocoa peeps!? Yum! I need to go find some of those right away!

    Reply
  13. Malia says

    December 8, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    Oh my gosh these are so adorable!

    Reply

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