How to Make a Piñata Cake: The Best Sweet Surprise for All Occasions
Learn how to create a fun piñata cake that surprises with candy inside, perfect for any celebration!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups assorted candy (for filling)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until fully incorporated.
- Pour half of the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Add the candy to the center of the batter in the cake pan.
- Top with the remaining batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting and decorating.
Notes
- For a colorful piñata, use a variety of candies.
- Store the cake in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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