M&M’s Peanut Butter Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

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M&M’s Peanut Butter Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

“A Celebration of Color, Crunch, and Creamy Bliss”

Introduction

Imagine a cake that takes your favorite childhood candy—colorful M&M’s—and folds it into the warmth of a rich, moist peanut butter cake. Top it all with a silky peanut butter frosting and a cascade of crunchy, chocolate-coated candies, and you have a showstopper. Whether you’re baking for a birthday, party, or simply want to spread joy, this cake is the perfect blend of fun and flavor.

Peanut butter lovers, chocolate addicts, and kids-at-heart—this cake was baked for you.

A Bit of History

Peanut Butter was invented in the late 19th century as a protein substitute for those who couldn’t chew meat. It wasn’t long before bakers realized its rich, nutty flavor belonged in cakes, cookies, and frostings. Meanwhile, M&M’s were introduced in 1941, becoming a wartime favorite, then an iconic candy known for its candy-coated crunch and rainbow shell.

Bringing M&M’s and peanut butter together in cake form is a modern, celebratory evolution—mixing nostalgia, flavor, and festivity into every slice.

Ingredients

For the Peanut Butter Cake

  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (120g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup M&M’s (regular or peanut)

For the Peanut Butter Frosting

  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (180g) creamy peanut butter
  • 2–3 cups (240–360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream or milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For Topping & Decoration

  • 1 cup M&M’s
  • Extra chopped peanuts (optional)
  • Chocolate drizzle or ganache (optional)
  • Sprinkles (optional, for added fun)

Method

Step 1: Prepare the Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans (or one 9×13-inch pan).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and peanut butter until creamy (about 2 minutes).
  4. Add brown sugar and beat until fluffy.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  6. Add the dry ingredients in 3 parts, alternating with milk, starting and ending with dry. Mix until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in M&M’s with a spatula—don’t overmix or colors will bleed.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 25–30 minutes (for rounds) or 35–40 minutes (for 9×13) or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool completely before frosting.

Step 2: Make the Frosting

  1. In a large bowl, beat butter and peanut butter together until creamy and smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Add vanilla, salt, and cream; beat until fluffy and spreadable. Add more cream for a smoother texture if needed.

Step 3: Assemble the Cake

  1. If using round cakes, level the tops for even stacking.
  2. Spread a thick layer of frosting between the layers.
  3. Frost the top and sides with remaining frosting.
  4. Press M&M’s around the edge or on top.
  5. Drizzle with chocolate ganache or decorate with chopped peanuts and sprinkles if desired.
  6. Chill for 30 minutes before slicing for clean cuts—or serve immediately for that gooey, fresh-frosted look.

Formation of the Cake

This cake is a textural dream. The moist crumb of peanut butter cake meets the sweet crunch of M&M’s baked right into the batter. The frosting is rich but fluffy, balancing the sweetness with a salty depth from the peanut butter. And every bite is like a celebration—soft cake, silky frosting, and colorful candy magic.

Conclusion

This M&M’s Peanut Butter Cake is more than dessert—it’s an experience. From the soft, nutty layers to the joyful burst of color and crunch, this cake is perfect for sharing smiles. It brings out the inner child, satisfies adult cravings, and delivers a dose of nostalgia with every bite.

For the Lovers of This Cake

This cake is made for:

  • Peanut butter fanatics who want it in every bite
  • Candy lovers who believe M&M’s belong in everything
  • Mothers, fathers, kids, friends—anyone who loves homemade celebration
  • Birthday bashers and sweet seekers
  • You, the creative baker who turns everyday ingredients into edible art

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