Description

Indulge in the ultimate Chocolate Snickers Cake, a rich and decadent dessert that transforms your favorite candy bar into an impressive multi-layered cake. Each slice features moist chocolate layers enveloped in creamy peanut butter frosting and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any sweet occasion, this cake is guaranteed to wow your guests with its incredible flavor and stunning presentation. Easy to customize, it allows you to adjust sweetness or mix in your favorite toppings for a personal touch.

Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (310g)
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar (500g)
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (100g)
2 1/2 tsp baking powder (10g)
2 tsp baking soda (12g)
1 tsp fine salt (6g)
1 1/4 cups warm water (300g)
1 1/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature (300g)
2/3 cup vegetable or canola oil (150g)
3 large eggs, room temperature (168g)
2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (8g)
2 cups granulated sugar (400g)
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (170g)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature (120g)
1/2 tsp fine salt (3g)
3/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped (110g)
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature (339g)
1 cup creamy peanut butter (250g)
1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (4g)
1/2 tsp fine salt (3g)
7 cups powdered sugar (904g or 2 lb. bag)
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature (160g)
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature (80g)
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (85g)
8 Mini Snickers bars
1/2 cup salted peanuts, chopped (75g – for the base of the cake)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F / 175°C and prepare four 8-inch cake pans by lining them with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and fine salt.
In another large bowl, whisk together warm water, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for about 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow cakes to cool in their pans for about 10 minutes. Run an offset spatula around each pan's edge to release them and transfer to a cooling rack.
Once cooled completely, if desired, level each layer using a serrated knife to create flat surfaces for stacking.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 490
Sugar: 45g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 62g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 40mg