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Chaos Cakes

Delicious Chaos Cakes Recipe – Customizable Cupcake Fun


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  • Author: Sofya Petrova
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Chaos Cakes are fun, customizable cupcakes made from pantry leftovers like cookies, chocolates, and caramel. Perfect for parties, kids, and creative bakers!


Ingredients

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For Base Batter:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup buttermilk

  • ¼ cup sour cream

Chaos Mix-Ins (choose 3–5):

  • Crushed cookies

  • Chopped chocolate

  • Nutella or caramel

  • Mini pretzels or potato chips

  • Marshmallows

  • Dried fruit

  • Candy pieces


Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with paper liners.

  • In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

  • Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk. Fold in sour cream.

  • Gently stir in mix-ins.

  • Fill liners ¾ full. Add swirls if desired.

  • Bake 18–20 minutes. Cool before frosting or serving.

Notes

Use no more than 1½ cups of total mix-ins. Great for using up leftover candy or cookies. Frost with lemon buttercream or enjoy plain.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg