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M&M Chocolate Cake

Ultimate Chocolate M&M Celebration Cake: A rich, fudgy cake with colorful M&Ms, perfect for birthdays, holidays, and parties. Easy to make and always a showstopper!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 530
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

Equipment

  • Two 9-inch cake pans
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Toothpick or cake tester
  • Serving plate

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
  3. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to the flour mixture. Mix on medium speed until well combined.
  4. Reduce the mixer speed and carefully add the boiling water to the batter, mixing until well combined.
  5. Distribute the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and cool completely.
  7. Place one layer on your serving plate, spread chocolate frosting over it, and sprinkle with M&Ms.
  8. Place the second layer on top and frost the outside of the cake, then press M&Ms into the sides and sprinkle on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 3gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days; the cake can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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