Fudgy chocolate bites featuring sprinkles, nuts, marshmallows, and caramel drizzle for a fun textural mix.
# 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 (for drizzling, optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in mini chocolate chips, rainbow sprinkles, and half of the marshmallows, pretzels, and nuts carefully.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and evenly scatter remaining marshmallows, pretzels, and nuts on top.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted centrally comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow to cool completely in the pan.
09 - Lift cake out using parchment paper and cut into approximately 1.5-inch squares.
10 - Drizzle with caramel sauce and add extra sprinkles if desired just before serving.
