M&Ms Cake with Colorful Candy Buttercream
A vibrant, fun-filled cake layered with a rich chocolate base and topped with a playful, rainbow-hued buttercream studded with M&Ms. Perfect for birthdays and celebrations, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser that combines classic flavors with a colorful twist.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened, for buttercream
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted, for buttercream
- 0.25 cup heavy cream for buttercream
- 1 cup M&Ms candies divided, for frosting and garnish
Notes
Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; bring to room temperature before serving for best texture. Make-ahead: Bake cake layers up to 2 days in advance and freeze wrapped tightly; thaw before frosting. Variations: Use different colored M&Ms for themed parties or swap with other candies like Reese's Pieces for a peanut butter twist. Serving suggestion: Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.