Description
A delightful and colorful Chocolate M&M Celebration Cake perfect for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup M&M candies (plus extra for decoration)
- 1 batch chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Fold in the M&M candies gently into the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with additional M&M candies on top of the frosting.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Ensure the cakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate M&M Celebration Cake, Birthday Cake, Festive Cake, Chocolate Cake