Chocolate M&M Celebration Cake
A delightful and easy cake bursting with chocolate flavor and colorful M&M's, perfect for celebrations and family gatherings.
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 380kcal
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour This gives the cake its structure, making every slice perfectly fluffy.
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder The rich chocolate flavor comes from this essential ingredient.
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder Helps the cake rise, providing a light texture.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda A crucial leavening agent that contributes to the cake's fluffiness.
- 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances the sweetness of the chocolate for a well-balanced flavor.
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Adds moisture and richness to the cake.
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar Provides the ideal sweetness to balance the cocoa.
- 3 large eggs Binds everything together and contributes to moisture.
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds a warm, aromatic note.
- 1 cup buttermilk Makes the cake incredibly moist.
- 1 cup boiling water Enhances the richness of the chocolate.
Mix-ins
- 1.5 cups M&M's, plus extra for decoration Adds crunch and visual appeal.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Fold in 1.5 cups of M&M's.
Baking
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Decorating
- Once cooled, frost with your favorite frosting and decorate the top with extra M&M's.
Notes
Allow all ingredients to reach room temperature. For added richness, incorporate melted dark chocolate into the frosting. Experiment with nuts or substitute M&M’s for chocolate chips.