Snicker Candy Bar Cake
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Snicker Candy Bar Cake—a decadent celebration of rich chocolate, creamy nougat, gooey caramel, and crunchy peanuts, all inspired by your favorite candy bar. This two-layer chocolate cake is made extra moist with boiling water and layered with a fluffy marshmallow nougat filling, luscious caramel sauce, and a generous sprinkle of salted peanuts. Finished with a glossy semisweet chocolate ganache that drips effortlessly over the sides, this cake is the perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors and a variety of textures. Ideal for birthdays, special occasions, or anytime you want a show-stopping treat, this Snicker Candy Bar Cake will leave everyone asking for seconds. Refrigerate to set the flavors, and serve this irresistible masterpiece to wow your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 7 ounces Marshmallow creme
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Caramel sauce
- 1 cup Chopped salted peanuts
- 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until thoroughly mixed.
Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
Stir the boiling water into the batter. The batter will be thin, but this is expected. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare the nougat filling, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the marshmallow creme, powdered sugar, and heavy cream. Mix until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.
Once the cakes have cooled, place one layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a generous layer of the nougat filling over the cake.
Drizzle caramel sauce over the nougat layer and sprinkle evenly with chopped peanuts.
Add the second layer of cake on top. Spread more caramel sauce evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
For the chocolate ganache, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.
Allow the melted chocolate to cool slightly, then pour it over the cake, letting it drip down the sides for a glossy finish.
Garnish with additional chopped peanuts and a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the layers to set.
Slice and enjoy your Snicker Candy Bar Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9351 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 444.6 g | 570% | |
| Saturated Fat | 187.1 g | 936% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 68.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 881 mg | 294% | |
| Sodium | 7011 mg | 305% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1378.3 g | 501% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 94.8 g | 339% | |
| Total Sugars | 1012.8 g | ||
| Protein | 129.6 g | 259% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 1002 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 52.0 mg | 289% | |
| Potassium | 5313 mg | 113% | |
*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.
