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A completed Minion cake with yellow frosting and blue overalls

Minion Cake

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5 from 15 reviews

Description

This impressive Minion Cake combines a moist, dark cocoa sponge with a rich Nutella-infused filling for a dessert that tastes as good as it looks. Perfect for parties, it features vibrant vanilla frosting and playful chocolate details to bring the iconic character to life.

Ingredients

  • 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup Nutella
  • 1/2 cup chocolate melts or kisses
  • Silver sprinkles
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate
  • 2 silver-rimmed sandwich cookies
  • Yellow and blue gel food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with foil, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream 1.5 sticks of butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla.
  4. Mix the cocoa powder into the butter mixture, then alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, stirring until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Prepare the frosting by beating the remaining 1.5 sticks of butter with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth; mix 1 cup of this frosting with Nutella for the filling.
  7. Slice the cooled cake lengthwise, spread the Nutella frosting in the center, and stack the layers.
  8. Tint the remaining frosting yellow and blue, then decorate by frosting the body yellow, adding blue pants at the bottom, and using melted chocolate and cookies to create the iconic Minion face.

Notes

For the smoothest finish, ensure your cake is completely chilled before applying the final layer of frosting. If the chocolate details start to soften while you are working, a quick ten-minute rest in the refrigerator will help the design set perfectly for a professional look.

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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