Description
A rich and indulgent Snickers-inspired cake layered with gooey caramel, chocolate, and crunchy peanuts, then topped with creamy frosting and extra drizzle.
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces boxed Devil’s Food Cake mix
- 1 cup evaporated milk, divided
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 11 ounces caramel candies, unwrapped
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup chopped salted peanuts, divided
- 16 ounces creamy milk chocolate frosting
- Bottled caramel sauce
- Reserved chopped salted peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cake mix, 3/4 cup evaporated milk, oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Spread half the batter into the pan and bake for 15 minutes. Reserve remaining batter.
- Meanwhile, melt caramel candies with remaining 1/4 cup evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Remove partially baked cake and sprinkle with chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chopped peanuts.
- Pour melted caramel evenly over the cake.
- Spoon remaining batter over the caramel layer and gently spread.
- Return to oven and bake for 15–20 minutes until top is set.
- Cool completely in the pan.
- Lift cake out using parchment, then place on a serving surface.
- Frost with chocolate frosting, drizzle with caramel sauce, and sprinkle with remaining peanuts.
- Slice into 12 servings. Chill briefly for cleaner cuts if desired.
Notes
- Refrigerate before slicing for neater portions.
- Use an offset spatula to spread batter without disturbing layers.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
