Description
The Decadent Snickers Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert featuring moist chocolate cake layers filled with creamy caramel, crunchy peanuts, and luscious chocolate ganache or frosting. Combining sweet, salty, crunchy, and smooth textures, this cake is perfect for special occasions or any chocolate-peanut craving, delivering pure delight with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake Base
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (or homemade equivalent)
- Butter (as required by cake mix or recipe)
- Sugar (as required)
Caramel Layer
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- Butter (1/4 cup)
- Caramel sauce (optional for extra drizzle)
Peanut Layer
- 1 cup chopped peanuts (or toasted seeds for nut-free version)
Chocolate Ganache or Frosting
- Chocolate ganache or chocolate frosting (about 2 cups)
- Butter (for frosting preparation)
- Sugar (for frosting sweetness)
- Optional: creamy peanut butter (for peanut butter frosting twist)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Base: Mix the chocolate cake batter according to the package instructions or your favorite homemade recipe. Pour into greased pans and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely to ensure firmness and ease of layering.
- Make the Caramel Layer: In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk and butter. Cook gently over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and turns golden. Spread this thick caramel evenly between the cooled cake layers.
- Add Peanuts and Chocolate: Sprinkle chopped peanuts generously over the caramel layer, then cover with a layer of smooth chocolate ganache or frosting, introducing the perfect balance of crunch and cream.
- Assemble and Frost: Stack the cake layers carefully, spread frosting on top and around the sides of the cake to seal in all the flavors. Smooth the frosting with a spatula or decorate with swirls to achieve a beautiful finish.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled cake for several hours or overnight to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld. Serve the cake chilled or at room temperature for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to achieve smoother batters and frostings.
- Chop peanuts coarsely for noticeable crunch in every bite.
- Ensure each cake layer is completely cooled before assembling to prevent frosting from melting.
- Use high-quality chocolate for richer flavor.
- Wrap and chill the cake overnight to enhance texture and flavor development.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Fifty-five g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Snickers cake, chocolate caramel cake, peanut dessert, layered cake, party cake, indulgent dessert
