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Snickers Cake

Decadent Snickers Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting Bliss

Indulge in this Snickers Cake that combines moist layers with rich caramel and creamy peanut butter frosting, perfect for every occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 43 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.75 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • 0.75 cups Dutch Process Cocoa Powder Can be exchanged with natural cocoa.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cups Canola or Vegetable Oil Keeps the cake moist.
  • 1 cups White Granulated Sugar Can use brown sugar for extra moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Opt for high-quality extract.
  • 2 large Eggs (Room Temperature) Essential for binding.
  • 0.5 cups Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt (Room Temperature)
  • 0.5 cups Buttermilk (Room Temperature) Can substitute with milk and vinegar.
  • 1 cups Hot Water Can replace with brewed coffee.
For the Salted Caramel Filling
  • 1 cup Salted Caramel Can be made in advance.
For the Peanut Butter Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (Room Temperature) Vegan butter can be used.
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Crunchy can be used for texture.
  • 3-4 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust for sweetness.
For Decoration
  • 6 pieces Fun Size Snickers For topping.

Equipment

  • 8-inch cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pan.
  2. Sift together all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk together the wet ingredients in a separate bowl until smooth.
  4. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour into the prepared cake pan and bake for 38-43 minutes.
  6. Prepare the salted caramel while the cake cools.
  7. Beat the ingredients for the peanut butter frosting until creamy.
  8. Assemble the cake, adding the caramel and frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with vanilla ice cream or extra caramel for an indulgent treat.

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