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Perfect Giant Piñata Reveal Cake Recipe with Rainbow Candy Center

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A fun and festive giant piñata cake with a surprise rainbow candy center, perfect for parties and celebrations. Moist vanilla layers with a colorful candy filling make this cake a joyful treat for all ages.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 – 3 cups assorted rainbow candies (Skittles, M&Ms, or hard-coated sweets)
  • Optional: small chocolate chips or mini marshmallows
  • 1 ½ cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 5 cups (600g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 3 – 4 tbsp heavy cream or milk (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add dry flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour. Mix on low speed just until combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and smooth tops. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto racks to cool completely (about 1 hour).
  8. Level cakes by trimming domed tops with a serrated knife or cake leveler.
  9. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Using a small round cookie cutter or sharp knife, cut a 4-inch diameter circle in the center to create a hollow.
  10. Fill the hollow with rainbow candies until full but not overflowing.
  11. Place the second cake layer on top, aligning edges carefully.
  12. Make frosting by beating softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and cream, mixing until fluffy and spreadable.
  13. Apply a thin crumb coat of frosting to seal in crumbs, then chill for 15 minutes.
  14. Finish with a thicker layer of frosting, smoothing sides and top. Add decorations if desired.
  15. Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing to allow frosting to set and candy to stay crunchy.
  16. Slice slowly to reveal the candy center spilling out.

Notes

Use hard-coated candies like Skittles or M&Ms to prevent melting or stickiness inside the cake. Save trimmed cake bits to crumble over frosting or enjoy as a snack. Chill the cake before slicing to keep candy from sliding out prematurely. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients accordingly. Avoid gummy candies for the filling.

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