Gateaux Bonbons
Indulge your sweet tooth with Gateaux Bonbons, a whimsical dessert that's as delightful to look at as it is to eat! This vibrant candy cake combines tender layers of buttery vanilla sponge with a luscious caramel filling, topped off with a creamy, homemade buttercream frosting. But the real star is the playful array of colorful candies—gummy bears, M&Ms, and lollipops—that transform this cake into a centerpiece worthy of any celebration. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or whenever you want to surprise and delight, this treat is as fun to make as it is to devour. With its blend of classic baking techniques and imaginative candy decorations, Gateaux Bonbons is the ultimate dessert for kids and the young at heart!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 200 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 120 milliliters whole milk
- 150 grams soft caramels, melted
- 100 milliliters heavy cream
- 200 grams assorted candies (gummy bears, M&Ms, lollipops, etc.)
- 150 grams powdered sugar
- 100 grams butter for frosting
- 2 tablespoons milk for frosting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Smooth the surface with a spatula to ensure even layers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
While the cakes are cooling, prepare the caramel filling by melting the soft caramels with the heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
Make the frosting by beating together the powdered sugar, softened butter, and milk until creamy and smooth.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of caramel filling on top.
Place the second cake layer on top of the caramel filling. Spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides of the entire cake.
Decorate the cake with assorted candies, arranging them however you like for a colorful and whimsical effect.
Chill the completed cake in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow the frosting to set before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Gateaux Bonbons!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 314.8 g | 404% | |
| Saturated Fat | 190.6 g | 953% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1530 mg | 510% | |
| Sodium | 3531 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 835.9 g | 304% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 545.9 g | ||
| Protein | 73.8 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.1 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 497 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 950 mg | 20% | |
*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.
