Description
A rich and indulgent chocolate cake inspired by the flavors of a Snickers bar. Made from scratch with layers of moist chocolate cake, caramel, peanuts, and chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth. Pour into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans.
- Once cooled, spread caramel sauce over the first cake layer. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
- Place the second cake layer on top.
- Heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth to make ganache.
- Pour ganache over the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs for better mixing.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding toppings to prevent melting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, Snickers cake, homemade dessert, caramel peanuts, chocolate ganache