Fudgy chocolate bites with colorful sprinkles, nuts, and caramel drizzle, perfect for festive treats.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cake Base
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/2 cup buttermilk
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Mix-Ins & Toppings
11 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
12 - 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
13 - 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
14 - 1/4 cup chopped pretzels
15 - 1/4 cup chopped roasted nuts (pecans, peanuts)
16 - 1/4 cup caramel sauce (optional, for drizzling)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add wet ingredients to dry and mix just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Gently fold in mini chocolate chips, rainbow sprinkles, and half of the marshmallows, pretzels, and nuts.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan. Evenly sprinkle remaining marshmallows, pretzels, and nuts on top.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
08 - Allow to cool fully in the pan before removing.
09 - Lift cake out using parchment paper. Cut into 1.5-inch squares.
10 - Drizzle with caramel sauce and scatter extra sprinkles as desired before serving.
