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Candy Explosion Cake

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A fun and festive Candy Explosion Cake filled and topped with colorful candies, perfect for birthdays and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups buttercream frosting (for filling and crumb coat)
  • 2 cups colored buttercream (for decoration)
  • 1 cup assorted candy (M&Ms, Skittles, gummy bears, etc.) for the filling
  • 1 cup assorted candy for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  7. Use a round cutter to remove the center of two of the cake layers.
  8. Place the first ring layer on a serving plate and spread with a thin layer of buttercream. Stack the second ring layer on top and spread buttercream again.
  9. Fill the center cavity with assorted candy.
  10. Place the uncut third layer on top to seal the cake. Apply a crumb coat of buttercream over the entire cake and chill for 15 minutes.
  11. Decorate the chilled cake with colored buttercream and additional candy on top and sides as desired.

Notes

  • You can use boxed cake mix to save time.
  • Chilling the cake after crumb-coating helps seal in crumbs for a clean finish.
  • Choose candies that won’t melt inside the cake.
  • Customize colors and candies based on the celebration theme.

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