Gooey Snickers Cake
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's dream with this Gooey Snickers Cake, a decadent dessert that takes inspiration from the iconic candy bar! Rich, moist chocolate cake forms the base, while luscious caramel sauce seeps into every bite, creating a gooey, irresistible texture. Topped with a crunchy layer of salted peanuts and velvety chocolate ganache, this dessert delivers the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors. Quick and easy to prepare in just under an hour, this crowd-pleasing cake is perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or whenever you need a show-stopping treat. Serve a slice chilled or at room temperature for a deliciously indulgent experience everyone will love! Keywords: Gooey Snickers Cake, chocolate dessert, caramel cake, candy bar-inspired recipe, moist chocolate cake.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- 1.5 cups chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
Slowly pour in the boiling water while continuing to mix. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then poke holes all over the surface with the end of a wooden spoon.
While the cake is cooling, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it begins to steam (do not boil). Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips in a bowl. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth to make the ganache.
Pour the caramel sauce evenly over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Sprinkle the salted peanuts over the caramel layer.
Spread the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, covering the peanuts completely.
Let the cake cool completely at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before cutting into squares.
Serve and enjoy your Gooey Snickers Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 389.7 g | 500% | |
| Saturated Fat | 146.4 g | 732% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 94.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 633 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 7120 mg | 310% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 928.4 g | 338% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.4 g | 223% | |
| Total Sugars | 660.0 g | ||
| Protein | 115.9 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 808 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 34.1 mg | 189% | |
| Potassium | 4175 mg | 89% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
