Description
Sweet chocolate magic transforms classic M&M celebration cake into a party-ready dessert that delights chocolate enthusiasts. Rich layers of chocolate sponge sprinkled with colorful candies promise pure indulgence for birthday celebrations or weekend treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) vanilla extract
Liquid Ingredient:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) boiling water
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by heating the oven to 350F (175C). Thoroughly coat two 9-inch round cake pans with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Create the cake base by combining dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Incorporate wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter becomes smooth and uniform in texture.
- Gently fold in boiling water, stirring carefully to create a silky, consistent batter that will ensure a moist chocolate cake.
- Distribute the batter equally between the prepared cake pans, ensuring even coverage for uniform baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Allow cakes to rest in their pans for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to wire cooling racks to reach room temperature.
- Prepare the chocolate frosting by whipping butter until creamy and light. Gradually blend in powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with heavy cream.
- Continue beating the frosting until smooth and spreadable, then incorporate vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Once cakes are completely cooled, apply a generous layer of chocolate frosting between layers and across the entire cake surface.
- Embellish the cake with M&Ms, creating a festive and colorful decoration. Optional: sprinkle additional chocolate chips or decorative sprinkles for extra visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap regular milk with plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version that maintains the cake’s rich texture.
- Add a tablespoon of instant espresso powder to the dry ingredients to enhance the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make this cake suitable for those with gluten sensitivities, ensuring the texture remains moist and tender.
- Cool cake layers completely before frosting to prevent buttercream from melting and sliding off, creating a perfectly smooth decorative finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 267 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg