Vanilla Birthday Cake with Chocolate Ganache

10 minutes
Prep time

20 minutes
Cook time

5 minutes
Resting time

736 cal.
Per serving

Ingredients for 1 cake

1/8

Yellow cake mix

4/5 oz

Chocolate bar (baking)

1/5 cup

Heavy cream

3/50 cup

Smarties

1/8 cup

Marshmallows

3/8

Egg

3/50 cup

Neutral oil

Oven, Sheet Tray, Stovetop, Pot (small)

Step 1
Preheat the oven to the temperature indicated on the cake mix box. Mix the cake according to package directions. Grease a cake pan with baking spray or butter.
Step 2
Pour the mixture into the cake pan & bake for the time indicated on the cake mix box.
Step 3
Meanwhile, prepare the chocolate icing. Add the chocolate to saucepan over low heat. Melt the chocolate, mixing gently with a rubber spatula. Add heavy cream & mix everything until smooth & shiny.
Step 4
Once the cake is cooked, remove it from the oven. Let it cool for 5 min before transferring it to a rack. Let the cake cool on the rack for another 15 min.
Step 5
Using a spatula or spoon, cover the cake with chocolate icing.
Step 6
Decorate the cake by forming a rainbow with the candies. Place the marshmallows at both ends for clouds!
Step 7
Refrigerate or serve immediately! Enjoy!