Description
This Chocolate Snickers Cake is a decadent dessert layered with moist chocolate cake, creamy nougat, salty peanuts, rich caramel, and a silky chocolate ganache. Inspired by the iconic Snickers candy bar, this cake delivers the ultimate sweet-and-salty satisfaction in every bite. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or whenever you’re craving something truly indulgent.
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
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¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1½ teaspoons baking powder
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1½ teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup whole milk
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½ cup vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup boiling water
Nougat Layer
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1½ cups marshmallow fluff or melted mini marshmallows
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½ cup creamy peanut butter
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2–3 tablespoons milk (as needed)
Caramel Peanut Layer
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1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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1 cup roasted salted peanuts, roughly chopped
Chocolate Ganache
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
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½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
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Make the Cake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
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Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
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Divide between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool completely before assembling.
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Prepare Nougat Layer:
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Mix marshmallow fluff, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
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Add milk as needed for spreadable consistency.
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Make Ganache:
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Heat cream until just simmering, then pour over chocolate.
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Let sit for 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
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Assemble the Cake:
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Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread nougat evenly over the top.
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Drizzle with half of the caramel and sprinkle with half of the chopped peanuts.
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Add second cake layer.
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Pour chocolate ganache over the top, letting it drip slightly over the edges.
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Drizzle with remaining caramel and sprinkle with remaining peanuts.
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Chill and Serve:
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Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing to set the layers.
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Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Notes
Use a serrated knife to level cakes if needed for stacking.
For an extra indulgent twist, add chopped Snickers bars between the layers.
You can use homemade caramel or thick dulce de leche for the caramel layer.
Let ganache cool slightly before pouring to control thickness and drip.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: snickers cake, chocolate caramel cake, nougat dessert, peanut caramel cake, candy bar cake, chocolate layer cake