Chocolate Snickers Cake

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake Layers

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 1½ teaspoons baking powder

• 1½ teaspoons baking soda

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 cup whole milk

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 cup hot coffee or hot water

For the Nougat-Style Cream Filling

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2½ cups powdered sugar

• ½ cup marshmallow cream

• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Caramel Layer

• 1½ cups caramel sauce (homemade or high-quality store-bought)

• 1 cup roasted salted peanuts

For the Chocolate Ganache

• 1½ cups heavy cream

• 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

• 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra shine)

Preparation Time

• Prep time: 45 minutes

• Bake time: 30–35 minutes

• Assembly time: 30 minutes

• Chill time: 1–2 hours

• Total time: Approximately 3 hours

Step-by-Step Instructions

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