The Art of Ultimate Chocolate Snickers Cake with Candy Bar Perfection

Perfect Chocolate Cake Mastery

Master the technique of creating moist, rich chocolate cake layers with deep flavor.

Caramel Making Excellence

Learn the skill of making smooth, golden caramel sauce without burning or crystallizing.

Peanut Butter Frosting Perfection

Perfect the method of creating creamy, spreadable peanut butter frosting with ideal consistency.

Ganache Drip Technique

Master the art of achieving perfect chocolate ganache drips for professional appearance.

Candy Bar Assembly

Learn optimal layering and decoration techniques for authentic Snickers-inspired presentation.

Candy Bar Cake Mastery Secrets for Perfect Snickers-Inspired Chocolate Creation

Coffee Enhancement: Coffee intensifies chocolate flavor without adding coffee taste - don't skip it.

Room Temperature: Bring eggs and buttermilk to room temperature for best cake texture and rise.

Caramel Care: Watch sugar carefully when melting - it can burn quickly and become bitter.

Frosting Consistency: Adjust cream amount to achieve desired spreading consistency for peanut butter frosting.

Ganache Timing: Apply ganache while it's still slightly warm for perfect drizzle effect.

Chilling Time: Refrigerate assembled cake to set all layers and make slicing easier and neater.

Ultimate Chocolate Snickers Cake - Decadent Layered Dessert with Peanuts and Caramel

Name: Ultimate Chocolate Snickers Cake - Decadent Layered Dessert with Peanuts and Caramel
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 12 slices
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Chocolate Cake Layers:; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups granulated sugar; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; For the Wet Ingredients:; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup hot coffee; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; For the Peanut Butter Frosting:; 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; For the Caramel Sauce:; 1 cup granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons butter, cubed; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; For the Chocolate Ganache:; 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons butter

The ultimate chocolate Snickers cake featuring rich chocolate layers, creamy peanut butter frosting, luscious caramel drizzle, and crunchy chopped peanuts inspired by the beloved candy bar. This decadent dessert masterpiece combines the deep richness of chocolate cake with the nutty sweetness of peanut butter and the golden indulgence of homemade caramel, creating an unforgettable cake experience that elevates the classic candy flavors to extraordinary heights perfect for birthdays, celebrations, special occasions, or any time you crave the perfect balance of chocolate, caramel, and peanut flavors.

Prep Time

35 Minutes

Cook Time

30 Minutes

Total Time

65 Minutes

Chef

RUY

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Chocolate Cake Layers:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups granulated sugar

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

For the Wet Ingredients:

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup hot coffee

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Peanut Butter Frosting:

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup butter, softened

3 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup heavy cream

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Caramel Sauce:

1 cup granulated sugar

6 tablespoons butter, cubed

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

For the Chocolate Ganache:

8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

1 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons butter

For the Toppings:

1 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

6 fun-size Snickers bars, chopped

1/4 cup peanut butter chips

For the Assembly:

1/2 cup caramel sauce for drizzling

Extra chopped peanuts for decoration

For the Pan Preparation:

Butter for greasing pans

Flour for dusting

Parchment paper rounds

For Special Equipment:

Two 9-inch round cake pans

Electric mixer

Offset spatula

Piping bag (optional)

Candy thermometer for caramel

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch round pans with butter, flour, and parchment.

Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

In separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until well combined.

Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Carefully stir in hot coffee until batter is smooth and thin.

Divide batter evenly between prepared pans, tapping to remove air bubbles.

Bake for 28-30 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn onto wire racks to cool completely.

For caramel, heat sugar in heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.

Cook sugar until melted and amber colored, watching carefully to prevent burning.

Add butter carefully as mixture will bubble vigorously, stirring to combine.

Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously until smooth.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and sea salt, let cool completely.

Beat softened butter and peanut butter together until creamy and smooth.

Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well after each addition.

Add heavy cream, vanilla, and salt, beating until frosting is light and fluffy.

Heat heavy cream for ganache until just simmering, pour over chopped chocolate.

Let chocolate and cream sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.

Stir butter into ganache until completely melted and incorporated.

Place first cake layer on serving plate, spread with peanut butter frosting.

Drizzle caramel sauce over frosting and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

Top with second cake layer and frost entire cake with remaining peanut butter frosting.

Pour chocolate ganache over top, allowing it to drip down sides naturally.

Immediately top with chopped Snickers, peanuts, and peanut butter chips.

Drizzle with additional caramel sauce and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Ultimate Chocolate Snickers Cake - Decadent Layered Dessert with Peanuts and Caramel

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The Art of Ultimate Chocolate Snickers Cake with Candy Bar Perfection

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