Description
Looking for the best chaos cake idea? This one is quick, easy, and so fun to make! With swirls, sprinkles, and chocolate, it’s the perfect party cake. Great for birthdays, bake sales, or anytime you want a simple and colorful dessert. The best part? It’s healthy-ish, endlessly customizable, and beginner-friendly!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 1 cup dark chocolate chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Food coloring (variety)
- Assorted candy pearls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a cake pan.
- Whisk together flour and baking powder in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Add vanilla and mix. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to form batter.
- Fold in chocolate chips and sprinkles.
- Pour batter into the cake pan and bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Heat cream and pour over chopped dark chocolate. Let sit then stir into ganache.
- Pour ganache over cake and let drip down sides.
- Swirl in food coloring and decorate with candy pearls and more sprinkles.
Notes
- Use sour cream or Greek yogurt for extra moisture.
- Let the cake cool fully before decorating.
- Switch up the candy or color themes for different occasions.
- Can be made ahead and decorated later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American