Chaos Cakes
Chaos Cakes are fun, colorful, and perfect for any celebration. Customize with your favorite flavors and toppings for a dessert everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Cake Layers
- 2 layers chocolate or vanilla cake, baked and cooled Use your favorite recipe or store-bought cake.
Frosting and Decoration
- 3 cups buttercream (vanilla or chocolate) Make sure it's thick enough for decorating.
- 1 cup ganache or chocolate drip See FAQ for ganache preparation.
- 1 cup crushed cookies, pretzels, or toffee bits For adding crunch.
- 1/2 cup colorful sprinkles Use as topping.
- 1 cup berries or freeze-dried fruit For brightness.
- 1/2 cup candy bars, shards, or mini marshmallows For height and variety.
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or citrus zest Optional for flavor boost.
Instructions
Baking and Layering
- Bake your favorite chocolate or vanilla cake and let layers cool completely.
- Trim domes if needed, then stack layers with a thin layer of buttercream in between.
Frosting and Decorating
- Apply a thin crumb coat, chill for 15 minutes, then frost with a thicker coat of buttercream. Keep swirls and swoops loose for texture.
- Spoon ganache along the edges to create natural drips. Let them fall unevenly for a playful look.
- Add large swoops of buttercream on top with the back of a spoon for ribbons and ridges.
- Press crushed cookies or pretzels along the bottom edge, then scatter some on top for crunch.
- Scatter sprinkles in clusters. Add shards, candy, or marshmallows at angles for height and variety.
- Finish with berries or freeze-dried fruit for brightness. Chill the cake briefly (15–20 minutes) to set toppings.
Serving
- Slice with a hot, dry knife for clean cuts. Wiggle gently through toppings to avoid squishing.
Notes
Customize flavors and toppings to fit your preferences. Chill the cake after decorating to help the decorations set.