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Chocolate Snickers Cake

Irresistible Chocolate Snickers Cake for Sweet Tooth Bliss

This Chocolate Snickers Cake combines moist chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter frosting, and homemade peanut caramel for a delightful dessert experience.
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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
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitutable with gluten-free flour.
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be used.
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Use Dutch-processed cocoa for deeper flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Fine Salt
  • 1 cup Water Brewed coffee can be used.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute with milk + vinegar if necessary.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable/Canola Oil Melted coconut oil is an alternative.
  • 3 large Eggs Use flax eggs for vegan option.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used instead.
For the Peanut Caramel
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Dairy-free butter for vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Coconut cream works for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Salted Peanuts Omit for nut-free version.
For the Decoration
  • 6 bars Mini Snickers Bars Substitutable with another chocolate bar.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake pans
  • saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Snickers Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line four 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together water, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gradually, mixing until you have a lump-free batter.
  5. Divide batter evenly and bake for 22-25 minutes, cool in pans for 10 minutes.
  6. Prepare peanut caramel by melting sugar, then mixing in butter, heavy cream, and salt.
  7. Beat unsalted butter and peanut butter until fluffy, add powdered sugar and mix to desired consistency.
  8. Assemble cake layers with frosting and peanut caramel between each layer.
  9. Prepare ganache by heating heavy cream and mixing with chocolate chips until smooth.
  10. Drizzle ganache over the assembled cake and decorate with additional caramel and chopped Snickers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Watch closely when making peanut caramel to avoid burning.

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