Description
This soft, buttery vanilla cake is packed with colorful candy-coated chocolates and chunks of white chocolate, then topped with a smooth melted white chocolate drizzle. Every bite bursts with sweetness and crunch — a true party cake!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
- ¾ cup (120 g) candy-coated chocolates (like M&Ms or Smarties)
- ½ cup (90 g) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- ¾ cup (120 g) white chocolate, melted (for topping)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (to smooth the chocolate)
- Extra candy-coated chocolates for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line an 8-inch (20 cm) square or round baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined — don’t overmix.
- Gently fold in candy-coated chocolates and white chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt white chocolate with heavy cream in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (or microwave in short bursts) and stir until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the melted white chocolate over the cooled cake and immediately sprinkle extra candies on top for a colorful finish.
- Allow the topping to set for 20 minutes before slicing. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to customize the candy-coated chocolates based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg