Chocolate M&M Celebration Cake

Here’s a recipe for a fun and festive Chocolate M&M Celebration Cake a moist chocolate cake topped with colorful M&M’s and a rich chocolate frosting. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any time you want to celebrate with a sweet treat!

Chocolate M&M Celebration Cake Recipe

Ingredients (Serves 10-12):

For the Cake:

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 and 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 and 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup sour cream

For the Chocolate Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup whole milk (more if needed)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the Decoration:

• 1-2 cups M&M’s (regular or mini, or a mix of both)
• Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional, for extra celebration flair)

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pans

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans (or line with parchment paper).

Step 2: Make the Cake Batter

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another bowl, beat the sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Add the sour cream and stir until smooth.
5. Carefully add the boiling water to the batter—it will be thin, but that’s okay! This ensures a super moist cake.

Step 3: Bake the Cake

1. Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
2. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
3. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 4: Make the Chocolate Frosting

1. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
2. Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt, and beat until smooth.
3. Add the milk and vanilla extract and continue to beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. Add more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.

Step 5: Assemble the Cake

1. Place one cake layer on a serving platter or cake stand. Spread a layer of chocolate frosting on top.
2. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

Step 6: Decorate the Cake

1. Generously decorate the top and sides of the cake with M&M’s. You can arrange them in patterns, scatter them randomly, or even create a border along the base.
2. Add sprinkles or edible glitter if you want an extra touch of celebration.

Step 7: Serve and Celebrate

1. Slice the cake and enjoy the rich, chocolatey goodness! This cake is perfect for sharing at any celebration or gathering.

Enjoy Your Chocolate M&M Celebration Cake!

This cake is as fun to decorate as it is to eat, with a perfect balance of rich chocolate flavor and crunchy M&M’s.