Yum! π A Snickers Layer Cake is the ultimate dessert for candy bar lovers β moist chocolate cake layered with caramel, nougat-like filling, peanuts, and rich chocolate ganache. Itβs decadent, indulgent, and guaranteed to impress!
π«π₯ Snickers Layer Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake (2 layers):
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- ΒΎ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 Β½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temp
- Β½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temp
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot coffee (or hot water)
For the Nougat Filling:
- Β½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ΒΌ cup (60 ml) evaporated milk
- 1 ½ cups marshmallow fluff (marshmallow crème)
- 1 cup (180 g) salted peanuts, chopped
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, cubed
- Β½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream, room temp
- Pinch of salt
For the Ganache:
- 1 Β½ cups (250 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
For Decoration:
- Extra chopped salted peanuts
- Snickers bars, chopped into chunks
Instructions
1. Bake the Chocolate Cake
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Stir in hot coffee (batter will be thin β thatβs okay).
- Divide batter into pans and bake 30β35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before assembling.
2. Make the Nougat Filling
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in sugar and evaporated milk. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and stir in marshmallow fluff. Mix well.
- Fold in chopped peanuts. Let cool slightly.
3. Make the Caramel Sauce
- In a heavy-bottom saucepan, heat sugar over medium heat, stirring until melted and amber in color.
- Add butter and whisk until melted.
- Slowly pour in cream, whisking continuously until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in salt. Let cool.
4. Make the Ganache
- Heat cream in a saucepan until just simmering.
- Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit 2 minutes.
- Whisk until smooth and glossy.
5. Assemble the Cake
- Place one chocolate cake layer on a serving plate.
- Spread with nougat filling. Drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Place second cake layer on top.
- Pour ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts, caramel drizzle, and Snickers chunks.
6. Serve
- Chill for 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Tips & Variations
- Shortcut: Use boxed chocolate cake mix to save time.
- Extra Layer: Make 3 cake layers for an even more dramatic look.
- Frosting Option: Add peanut butter buttercream between layers for extra richness.
- Storage: Store covered in the fridge up to 4 days. Bring to room temp before serving.
β¨ This Snickers Layer Cake is chocolatey, nutty, gooey, and outrageously good β like eating a giant Snickers bar in cake form!
Would you like me to also create a mini cupcake version of this (Snickers cupcakes with caramel filling)?


