This Snickers Poke Cake is a decadent and indulgent dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, caramel, and peanuts in every bite. It’s a perfect treat for those with a sweet tooth and a love for Snickers candy bars.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
This cake is easy to make yet impressively delicious. The combination of moist chocolate cake, creamy caramel filling, and crunchy peanuts on top creates a delightful texture and flavor profile that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients:
- 1 box devil’s food cake mix, plus ingredients listed on the package to make the cake
- 1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12.25-oz) jar caramel ice cream topping
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 (1.86-oz) Snickers candy bars, chopped
- â…“ cup peanuts, chopped
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling
- Chocolate sauce, for drizzling
Directions:
- Bake the cake in a 9×13-inch pan following the instructions on the package.
- While the cake is baking, mix the condensed milk and caramel topping until well blended.
- Once the cake is done and still hot, poke holes across its surface with a fork or straw.
- Pour the milk mixture over the hot cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the cooled cake.
- In a chilled bowl, whip together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the chopped Snickers bars into the whipped cream.
- Spread the whipped cream mixture over the cake.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top, then drizzle with caramel and chocolate sauce.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes + chilling | Kcal: 580 kcal | Servings: 12
Storage: Store any leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Recipe Tips:
- Make sure to allow the cake to cool completely before adding the whipped cream topping to prevent it from melting.
- For an extra crunch, you can add more chopped peanuts on top of the cake before serving.
- Drizzle the caramel and chocolate sauce just before serving to keep them fresh and flavorful.
Enjoy this delightful Snickers Poke Cake that is sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special treat for your loved ones!