Description
Indulge in the rich and delightful flavors of the Decadent Snickers Layer Cake, a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temp)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream (more if needed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (cubed)
- ½ cup heavy cream (room temp)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup salted peanuts, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate ganache (optional, for topping)
- Extra caramel drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Stir in hot coffee until batter is smooth (will be thin).
- Divide into pans and bake 30–35 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Heat sugar in a saucepan over medium, stirring until melted and amber-colored.
- Add butter, whisk until melted. Slowly stir in cream (it will bubble).
- Simmer 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat. Stir in salt. Cool slightly.
- Beat butter and peanut butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until fluffy.
- Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread frosting, drizzle with caramel, and sprinkle peanuts.
- Add second cake layer. Frost top and sides with peanut butter frosting.
- Top with ganache, more caramel drizzle, and chopped peanuts.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg