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Chocolate Snickers Cake

Indulge in Chocolate Snickers Cake: A Layered Sweet Escape

This Chocolate Snickers Cake is a deliciously layered dessert that mirrors your favorite candy bar, offering a sensational blend of chocolate, peanut butter, and crunch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 cups granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt or kosher salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk plus 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs or flax eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
For the Caramel
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for caramel
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter or vegan butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or coconut cream
  • 1 cup salted peanuts or unsalted, adjust salt in caramel
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter or vegan butter
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter or natural peanut butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar adjust sweetness as needed
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • 8-inch round cake pans
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line four 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper, lightly greasing them.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and fine salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the warm water, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine both mixtures and blend until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 22-25 minutes.
  6. Check for doneness with a toothpick; let the layers cool completely.
Make Caramel
  1. Melt granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden amber, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Carefully add unsalted butter, heavy cream, and salt, stirring until fully incorporated.
  3. Let the caramel cool for 10-15 minutes and fold in chopped salted peanuts.
Prepare Peanut Butter Buttercream
  1. Beat together unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter until fluffy.
  2. Gradually add vanilla extract, salt, and powdered sugar, mixing on low.
  3. Add heavy whipping cream and mix until smooth for frosting.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Level the cooled cake layers if necessary.
  2. Spread peanut butter buttercream on one layer, drizzle with homemade peanut caramel.
  3. Repeat with remaining layers and coat the entire cake with remaining buttercream.
  4. Chill briefly to set.
Prepare Ganache
  1. Heat heavy whipping cream until simmering; pour over milk chocolate chips.
  2. Let sit for a minute then whisk until smooth.
  3. Allow ganache to cool slightly before pouring over the frosted cake.
Decorate
  1. Drizzle remaining peanut caramel over the top.
  2. Decorate with chopped Snickers candy and crushed peanuts.
  3. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a fluffy texture. Sift cocoa powder before adding to batter for a smooth flavor.

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