Description
Indulge in a visually stunning and delectably sweet Candy-Filled M&M Drip Cake that promises a burst of color and flavor with every bite. This celebratory dessert is perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or whenever you want to treat yourself to a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (optional for funfetti effect)
For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- food coloring (optional)
For the Chocolate Drip:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M’s (plus more for garnish)
- assorted candy (gumballs, chocolate pieces, lollipops)
- sprinkles (optional)
- mini candy bars (optional)
- optional: candy-filled center surprise using a hollowed cake layer
For Assembly & Decoration:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- For the Cake: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk, mixing just until combined. Fold in sprinkles if using. Divide the batter evenly between pans and bake for 25–28 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before assembling.
- For the Buttercream Frosting: Beat the butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in cream, vanilla, and salt, beating until light and fluffy. Tint with food coloring if desired.
- For the Chocolate Drip: Heat the heavy cream until just simmering, pour over the chocolate chips, and let sit 1–2 minutes. Stir until smooth and let cool slightly before using.
- To assemble: Level the cakes. If making a candy-filled center, cut a 2-inch circle from the middle of one or two layers. Stack the first cake layer, spread with frosting, then stack the layer(s) with the cut-out hole. Fill the cavity with M&M’s and candy. Top with the final cake layer and frost the entire cake smoothly. Chill briefly.
- Pour the chocolate drip around the edges and top of the cake. Decorate with extra M&M’s, candies, and sprinkles. Chill until set before slicing.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite candy colors or themes (e.g., holiday M&M’s).
- For a clean drip, use a squeeze bottle or spoon and work slowly.
- Store covered at room temp up to 2 days or in the fridge up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 62g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 82g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
