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Slice of Snickers cake with layers of chocolate cake peanut caramel and peanut butter frosting

Snickers Cake

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  • Author: Jasmine Padda
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 mins
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This decadent Snickers Cake layers moist chocolate sponge with a crunchy salted peanut caramel filling and creamy peanut butter frosting. Topped with a silky chocolate drip and chopped candy bars, it’s the ultimate dessert for any candy bar enthusiast.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for caramel
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter for caramel
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 3-4 Snickers bars, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour your cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the warm water, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla, then pour into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined.
  4. Divide the batter into the pans and bake for 22–25 minutes, then allow them to cool completely.
  5. Melt the 1 cup of sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns amber, then stir in the 6 tbsp butter, cream, and salt.
  6. Once the caramel reaches room temperature, whip it with a mixer until light and fold in the chopped salted peanuts.
  7. For the frosting, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and a splash of cream until fluffy.
  8. Place the first cake layer on a board, spread a layer of frosting, pipe a dam around the edge, and fill the center with the peanut caramel.
  9. Repeat for remaining layers, frost the outside, and finish with a milk chocolate ganache drip and chopped Snickers bars.

Notes

For the best results, use a high-quality cocoa powder for the cake layers and ensure your caramel has cooled completely before whipping, or it may not hold its shape. If you prefer a less sweet cake, you can substitute the milk chocolate ganache for dark chocolate to provide a deeper flavor contrast.

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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