This recipe guides you through making a delicious Snickers cake right at home. It’s a sweet treat that combines soft chocolate cake, creamy caramel with peanuts, smooth cream cheese frosting, and a shiny chocolate topping. Perfect for anyone who loves the classic Snickers bar and wants to enjoy those flavors in a homemade cake. It’s fun to make and even more enjoyable to eat!
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 80 grams of granulated sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 30 ml of neutral vegetable oil
- 50 ml of milk
- 80 grams of all-purpose flour
- 20 grams of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
Caramel Peanut Layer Ingredients:
- 220 grams of granulated sugar
- 100 grams of unsalted butter
- 160 grams of heavy cream (30-36% fat content)
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 150 grams of roasted peanuts
Creamy Cheese Frosting Ingredients:
- 400 grams of cream cheese, softened
- 30 grams of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
Additional Components:
- 150 grams of heavy cream (33-36% fat content)
- 150 grams of milk chocolate
- 30 grams of unscented vegetable oil
- 50 grams of roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
Directions:
For the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20cm baking pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and a pinch of salt for 10-15 minutes until slightly fluffy.
- Gradually mix in vegetable oil and milk.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Gently fold into the egg mixture in two additions to avoid deflating the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.
For the Caramel Peanut Layer:
- In a saucepan, melt sugar over medium heat until amber in color. Carefully stir in butter, heavy cream, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Add roasted peanuts into the caramel mixture, stir well, and set aside to cool slightly.
For the Creamy Cheese Frosting:
- Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Assembly:
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the caramel peanut layer evenly over the top.
- Cover the caramel layer with the creamy cheese frosting. Refrigerate the cake for 2-3 hours to set.
For the Chocolate Topping:
- Melt milk chocolate and mix with vegetable oil until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the chilled cake, spreading it to the edges.
- Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts on top. Chill the cake for an additional 10-15 minutes to set the chocolate.
Enjoy your decadent homemade Snickers Delight Cake, a perfect blend of chocolate, caramel, peanuts, and creamy frosting that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!