Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted Challenge Butter (softened)
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 cups (248g) all purpose flour
- 1 cup M&Ms (Use patriotic M&Ms for the 4th of July)
- ½ cup jimmie sprinkles (use red and white for the 4th of July)
- 3 tablespoons (38g) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups (170g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅙ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy whipping cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan with foil and nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Incorporate baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar. Gradually add flour until just combined. Fold in M&Ms and sprinkles.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan; press additional M&Ms on top if desired.
- Bake for 19-22 minutes until edges are golden brown; let cool before frosting.
- For frosting: beat softened butter, then gradually mix in powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Frost cooled cake creatively with additional sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg