Chocolate M&M Celebration Cake
A delightful and moist chocolate cake filled with crunchy M&M’s, perfect for celebrations or cozy family nights.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour This foundational ingredient provides structure and softness to the cake.
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Deep and dark, cocoa powder gives the cake its rich chocolate flavor.
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder This leavening agent ensures your cake rises light and fluffy.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Works alongside baking powder for that ideal texture.
- 0.5 teaspoon salt A pinch of salt enhances the sweetness and balances flavors.
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Butter adds creaminess and moisture.
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar This sweetener gives the cake its enjoyable sweetness.
- 3 large eggs Eggs contribute to the cake's structure and richness.
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract A splash of vanilla adds warmth and depth of flavor.
- 1 cup buttermilk Provides acidity that makes the cake tender.
- 1 cup boiling water This key step enhances chocolate flavor and texture.
Mix-Ins
- 1.5 cups M&M's, plus extra for decoration Colorful and crunchy, M&M's are the star of this cake.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat 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 granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combining Ingredients
- Add the flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups of M&M's into the batter.
Baking
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Decoration
- Once cooled, frost with your favorite frosting and decorate with additional M&M's.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. Don’t skip the boiling water for a bolder chocolate flavor. Experiment with frosting varieties!