Dump Truck Cakes
Get ready to delight the little builders in your life with these adorable and easy-to-make Dump Truck Cakes, perfect for birthdays, parties, or just a fun baking adventure. These moist and fluffy mini cakes, made from scratch with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, butter, and vanilla, are as delicious as they are charming. Topped with vibrant, colorful buttercream frosting and decorated with edible "cargo" made of mini chocolate candies or candy rocks, these mini masterpieces bring creativity and fun to the dessert table. In just under an hour, you can whip up 12 servings of these playful treats, perfect for kids and adults alike. Whether you're creating a construction-themed party centerpiece or just indulging in a sweet moment of whimsy, these Dump Truck Cakes are sure to steal the show.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup (softened) Unsalted butter
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 3 cups Buttercream frosting
- as needed Food coloring (assorted colors)
- 1 cup Mini chocolate candies (or colorful candy rocks)
- as needed Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 12-cup muffin tin or small cake mold with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the dry ingredients. Use a hand or stand mixer to beat the mixture on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups or molds, filling each about 2/3 of the way full to allow room for rising.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes are cooling, divide the buttercream frosting into bowls and use food coloring to tint each portion as desired. Mix thoroughly to achieve vibrant colors.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, use a small offset spatula or butter knife to frost the tops with the colored buttercream. Create fun and playful designs or layer the colors like sediment in a miniature dump truck.
Gently press a handful of mini chocolate candies or candy rocks into the frosting to mimic 'cargo' in a dump truck.
Serve the cakes on colorful plates or trays for a playful presentation. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8080 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 322.5 g | 413% | |
| Saturated Fat | 187.9 g | 940% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1424 mg | 475% | |
| Sodium | 3314 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1210.5 g | 440% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 956.3 g | ||
| Protein | 76.0 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 672 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 1437 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
