Ultimate Chocolate M&M Celebration Cake
Introduction
Celebrate any occasion with this ultimate chocolate cake adorned with colorful M&M candies. This rich and moist cake, paired with a smooth chocolate frosting and a delightful crunch from the M&Ms, is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
– 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon espresso powder
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
– 2 cups chocolate frosting
– 1 1/2 cups M&M candies
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Ingredients: Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Add Espresso and Water: Stir in the espresso powder and boiling water until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin.
6. Divide Batter Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
8. Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
9. Frost the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one cake layer with chocolate frosting. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top. Repeat with the third layer. Then, frost the entire outside of the cake with the remaining frosting.
10. Decorate: Decorate the top and sides of the cake with M&M candies, arranging them in a pattern or scattering them randomly for a fun, colorful look.
Tips
– Extra Chocolatey Kick: For an even richer chocolate flavor, substitute chocolate milk for the buttermilk.
– Prevent M&M Color Bleeding: To prevent the M&Ms from bleeding their color into the frosting, you can dip them in melted white chocolate before placing them on the cake.
– Cupcake Option: This cake recipe can also be made into cupcakes. Simply line a cupcake pan with liners, fill each about two-thirds full with batter, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Conclusion
The Ultimate Chocolate M&M Celebration Cake is the perfect dessert for any celebration. With its moist chocolate layers, creamy frosting, and colorful M&M topping, this cake is as fun to make as it is to eat. Enjoy every delightful bite and celebrate in style!
Enjoy your delicious Ultimate Chocolate M&M Celebration Cake!