Decadent Snickers-Inspired Cake Recipe
This Decadent Snickers-Inspired Cake is a rich and indulgent layered dessert that combines moist chocolate cake with luscious layers of caramel, creamy peanut butter, and crunchy peanuts, perfectly capturing the flavors of the beloved candy bar in a delicious homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients required for the mix, typically eggs, oil, and water)
Filling and Topping
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 1 cup melted chocolate or chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package directions, combining the mix with eggs, oil, and water as instructed.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely on wire racks.
- Layer with Peanut Butter: Spread a generous layer of creamy peanut butter over the top of one cake layer, smoothing it evenly to cover the surface.
- Add Caramel Layer: Pour and spread the caramel sauce evenly over the peanut butter layer to create the second layer of flavor.
- Assemble the Cake: Place the second cake layer on top of the caramel layer. Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the assembled cake and gently spread to cover evenly.
- Top with Peanuts: Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts over the melted chocolate while it is still wet, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to set the chocolate topping and allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Slice and serve this rich, multi-layered cake that beautifully mimics the flavors of a Snickers bar in every bite.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate and caramel for best flavor results.
- To make the cake gluten-free, substitute the cake mix with a gluten-free chocolate cake mix.
- The cake is best served chilled but can be brought to room temperature for a softer texture.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Keywords: Snickers cake, chocolate cake, layered cake, caramel cake, peanut butter dessert, peanut cake, chocolate caramel peanut dessert
