M&M’s Butter Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1 cup M&M's candies
→ Frosting
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, also at room temperature
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Extra M&M's for garnish
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to preheat at 350°F (175°C). Coat two 9-inch round pans with butter and a bit of flour.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the flour with the baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
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Whip together the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth. Slowly add in the sugar and beat until light and airy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure to mix thoroughly between each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
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Carefully add the dry ingredients and buttermilk in batches to the butter mixture. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until the batter comes together.
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Gently stir the M&M's into the batter with a spoon or spatula.
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Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake them for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the center pulls out clean.
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Set the cakes in their pans to cool for about 10 minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a large bowl, beat both the butter and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in the heavy cream and vanilla. Beat until the frosting is fluffy.
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Spread frosting over one of the cake layers. Place the second layer on top and cover the entire cake with frosting.
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Sprinkle a handful of M&M's on top for a colorful finishing touch.