Fudgy chocolate bites with sprinkles, marshmallows, pretzels, and nuts for a whimsical treat.
# 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
# Method:
01 - Preheat the 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 - Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in mini chocolate chips, rainbow sprinkles, and half of the mini marshmallows, pretzels, and nuts.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and evenly sprinkle the remaining marshmallows, pretzels, and nuts over the top.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
08 - Allow to cool completely in the pan.
09 - Lift the cake out using the parchment paper and cut into 1.5-inch squares.
10 - Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle additional rainbow pieces if desired before serving.
