Chocolate Snickers Cake
A decadent dessert combining chocolate, peanuts, caramel, and creamy peanut butter, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the frosting
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the caramel
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
For the ganache
- 12 ounces milk chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Once done, let cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
- For the peanut butter frosting, beat peanut butter, softened butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add milk if needed for thinning.
- For the caramel, combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Cook until golden brown, then add chopped peanuts and stir. Let cool.
- Assemble the cake by layering the chocolate cake with the peanut butter frosting and peanut caramel in between. Cover the top and sides with the remaining frosting.
Ganache
- To make the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour over the milk chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Pour over the assembled cake.
- Let set, slice, and serve.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before beginning. Adjust sweetness to taste.