Description
This indulgent Chocolate Snickers Cake is a rich, multi-layered dessert loaded with chocolate sponge, creamy peanut butter frosting, luscious caramel sauce, roasted peanuts, and chunks of Snickers bars. It’s the ultimate cake for chocolate and candy lovers — ideal for birthdays, holidays, or whenever you want to wow a crowd.
Ingredients
For the Sponge:
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500 g unsalted butter or baking spread, softened
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500 g caster sugar
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9 large eggs
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1 tbsp milk
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75 g cocoa powder
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425 g self-raising flour
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¼ tsp baking powder
For the Buttercream:
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300 g unsalted butter, softened
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125 g peanut butter
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545 g icing sugar
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55 g cocoa powder
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4–5 tbsp milk
For Filling and Decoration:
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250 g caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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100 g roasted peanuts (salted is fine)
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6 Snickers bars, chopped
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F. Grease and line three 8-inch cake tins.
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In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs and milk; mix until smooth.
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Sift in cocoa powder, self-raising flour, and baking powder. Fold until well combined.
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Divide the batter evenly between the tins. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
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Let cakes cool in tins for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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For the buttercream: Beat butter and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually mix in icing sugar and cocoa powder. Add milk to achieve a spreadable consistency.
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Once cakes are cool, level them if needed. Place the first layer on a plate, spread with buttercream, drizzle with caramel, and sprinkle with peanuts.
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Repeat with the second layer. Top with the final layer.
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Frost the top and decorate with caramel, Snickers pieces, and more peanuts.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are room temperature for best mixing results.
Sift icing sugar and cocoa for a smoother buttercream.
Add more milk if the buttercream is too stiff.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate cake, Snickers, peanut butter, caramel, candy bar cake, celebration, birthday