- When to add candy?
- Before serving.
- Freezable?
- Cake yes, candy no.
Candy Explosion Chocolate Cake
A 'Candy Cake' is a child's dream. A moist cocoa sponge covered in silky ganache and overloaded with candies.
Ingredients
2
cups
All-Purpose Flour
1
cup
Granulated Sugar
1/2
cup
Cocoa Powder
1 1/3
sticks
Butter
4
large
Eggs
2/3
cup
Milk
2
tsp
Baking Powder
1
pinch
Salt
7
oz
Dark Chocolate
3/4
cup
Heavy Cream
1/2
cup
Powdered Sugar
5
oz
Assorted Candies and Gummies
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Equipment Needed
- 9-inch Pan
- Whisk
Allergen Information
Wheat
Egg
Milk
Soy
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat 350°F (180°C). Prep pan.
Tip: Basics.
2
✓
Melt half chocolate.
Tip: Cool it.
3
✓
Cream butter/sugar, add eggs and melted chocolate.
Tip: Rich base.
4
✓
Sift dry ingredients, add with milk. Bake 30-35 mins.
Tip: Smooth batter.
5
✓
Make ganache with rest of chocolate and cream.
Tip: Chill to spread.
6
✓
Frost cake.
Tip: Cover well.
7
✓
Top with candies.
Tip: Go wild.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 1/3 sticks Butter
- 4 large Eggs
- 2/3 cup Milk
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 7 oz Dark Chocolate
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 5 oz Assorted Candies and Gummies