DIY Fun Cake with Money Inside

This easy DIY Money Cake is full of money inside to pull that would be a perfect surprise for a birthday, wedding, graduation, or any other special event!

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INGREDIENTS

– granulated sugar – all-purpose flour – unsweetened cocoa powder – baking powder – baking soda Full Ingredients

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 3 9-inch round cake pans. Place 9-inch parchment rounds on bottoms of pans and grease if desired.

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In a large mixing bowl whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

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Remove cakes from oven, cool slightly, then remove cakes from pan to cool completely.

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