KitKat Cake
This fun and indulgent KitKat Cake is layered with rich chocolate frosting and completely wrapped in KitKat bars, topped with a mountain of M&M’s or your favorite candies. Perfect for birthdays or celebrations!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- 8-Inch Cake Pans
- Oven
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate frosting
- 10 full-size KitKat bars broken into sticks
- 1 cup M&M’s or other small candies for topping
- 1 ribbon decorative ribbon optional, to tie around the cake
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (it will be thin).
- Divide the batter evenly between the two cake pans and bake for 28–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Spread a layer of chocolate frosting on top of one cake layer, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Press the KitKat sticks vertically around the frosted sides of the cake until fully covered.
- Pour M&M’s or other candies over the top of the cake.
- Optional: Wrap a decorative ribbon around the cake to secure the KitKat bars and add a festive touch.
- Chill for 15–30 minutes before serving to help the cake set.
Notes
- Storage: Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Customization: Use peanut butter cups, chocolate chips, or crushed cookies instead of M&M’s.
- Serving Tip: Slice with a sharp knife warmed in hot water for clean cuts through the KitKats.