1 box devils food cake mix, plus ingredients to make the cake
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 jar Smucker's hot caramel ice cream topping
1/2 cup chocolate chips
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
3 snickers candy bars, chopped
1/3 cup peanuts, chopped
caramel sauce
chocolate sauce
Directions:
Bake cake in a 9x13-inch pan according to direction on the package.
While cake is baking, mix condensed milk and hot caramel topping until well blended. When the cake is done and while it's still hot, poke holes in it with a fork or straw. Pour milk mixture over the cake. Allow cake to cool completely. Sprinkle chocolate chips over cake.
In a chilled bowl, whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla. Whip on high speed of an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes. Stir in chopped snickers. Spread over cake. Sprinkle chopped peanuts over cake. Drizzle caramel and chocolate sauce on top. Chill.
5/11 Edited to
... Read moreIf you're a fan of combining classic candy bars with rich, creamy desserts, this Snickers Cake recipe is a fantastic choice to impress your family and friends. One tip I found helpful while making this cake was to poke the holes while the cake was still warm—this allows the sweetened condensed milk and caramel topping to seep deeply, creating amazing moisture and flavor.
Whipping the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form is crucial to achieving that light, fluffy topping that balances the decadent richness of the caramel and chocolate. When folding in the chopped Snickers bars, try to do it gently so you don't break them down too much; this keeps delightful crunchy bits in every bite.
For an extra touch, I like to refrigerate the cake for several hours or even overnight. This chilling time lets all the flavors meld beautifully and makes cutting cleaner slices. Additionally, sprinkling chopped peanuts on top adds a pleasant crunch complementing the creamy and gooey layers.
You can get creative by swapping out the Snickers for other favorite candy bars or mixing in some sea salt with the caramel drizzle to enhance the flavor contrast. This Snickers Cake is a convenient way to elevate a boxed cake mix into a show-stopping dessert with layers of gooey caramel, chocolate chips, and whipped cream, perfect for celebrations or indulgent weekend treats.