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September 3, 2018 · 40 Comments

Snickers Birthday Cake Single Layer

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Chocolate cake, whipped cream, peanuts, frosting and mini snickers bars are such a classic and tasty combination. And that is just what this Snickers Cake is made from!
Chocolate cake, whipped cream, peanuts, frosting and mini snickers bars are such a classic and tasty combination. And that is just what this Snickers Cake is made from!

Snickers Birthday Cake

I love this recipe because the finished product looks so elegant yet it is easy to make.

Chocolate cake, whipped cream, peanuts, frosting and mini snickers bars are such a classic and tasty combination.

If you love them then you will love this cake!

I have always loved snickers bars.

And if a dish had snickers in it then I had to make it.

These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

Cake:

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Whipped cream, for topping, optional
  • 8 oz jar of peanuts, optional

Chocolate Frosting:

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 6 bars 2.07-ounce snickers candy bars cut into 1/2-inch pieces

These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:

Cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 9-inch baking pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until combined. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 22 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Chocolate Frosting:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add cocoa, buttermilk and 1 cup confectioners’ sugar. 
  • Stir in candy bars and allow to melt. Stir in remaining confectioners’ sugar and immediately spread over hot cake.
  • Let cool completely. Cut into squares and serve with whipped cream, if desired.

NOTES:

*Spread cool whip into top center of cake. Then you can frost the chocolate thicker.

*Pipe a ribbon of frosting around base and top of cake for decoration.

*Press peanuts into frosting along the side of the cake if desired. They give that salty sweet flavor that is so good.

I served this cake to my son for his birthday.

He loves snickers, chocolate and nuts so it is fitting that I made this cake.

There is so little preparation to this recipe that anyone can make it and it will be a winner!

My son and his friends are disappointed if this cake is not on the counter cooling when they arrive to celebrate.

This Snickers cake is moist and fluffy.

The chocolate is not over powering. The frosting is smooth and not gritty.

And the best part is you can garnish it any way that fits your family preferences.

It is getting to be a tradition to serve this cake and a meal of sloppy jo and chips.

My son blessed me by waiting 2 hours to be born on Halloween instead of Devil’s Eve. And I try to show my gratitude.

But being born on Halloween, he never had a birthday party on his actual birthday when he was little.

It was fun though when he was little. He always seemed so delighted and couldn’t wait for his birthday to come.

As we drove past houses he would ooh and awwww at all the decorations.

And when the kids rang the bell he wanted to hand out the treats to his “guests”.

It wasn’t until he started to trick or treat with friends and have a sleep over did I get the entire story.

He always thought the celebrations were for his special birthdate!

Even to this day, Halloween is celebrated with an even bigger display than Christmas.

Happy Birthday my precious son!

Chocolate cake, whipped cream, peanuts, frosting and mini snickers bars are such a classic and tasty combination. And that is just what this Snickers Cake is made from!

Snickers Birthday Cake Single Layer

Chocolate cake and snickers are such a classic and tasty combination. 
4.89 from 27 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: birthday, celebration
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Adjust Servings: 8
Calories: 400kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

Cake:

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Whipped cream, for topping, optional
  • 8 oz jar of peanuts, optional

Chocolate Frosting:

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 6 bars 2.07-ounce snickers candy bars cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Instructions

Cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 9-inch baking pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until combined. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 22 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Chocolate Frosting:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add cocoa, buttermilk and 1 cup confectioners' sugar.
  • Stir in candy bars and allow to melt. Stir in remaining confectioners' sugar and immediately spread over hot cake.
  • Let cool completely. Cut into squares and serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

Optional:
*Spread cool whip into top center of cake. Then you can frost the chocolate thicker.
*Pipe a ribbon of frosting around base and top of cake for decoration.
*Press peanuts into frosting along the side of the cake if desired. They give that salty sweet flavor that is so good!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 400kcal (20%) | Carbohydrates: 50g (17%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 20g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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  1. blankKarren~#OMHGFF Linkup says

    September 21, 2018 at 10:59 AM

    You know I love this cake and bet it was well enjoyed!!!
    Your post is being featured this week on Oh My Heartsie Girls “Friday Features Linkup”, hope you will stop by, check it out and linkup again!
    Have a lovely weekend!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 21, 2018 at 8:26 PM

      Thank you Karren! I appreciate the feature. Also, glad you enjoy the recipe. I hope you get to enjoy this cake. Have a great week.

      Reply
  2. blankJodie Fitz says

    September 19, 2018 at 11:14 PM

    Looks delish!!! Thanks for sharing at Reader Tip Tuesday.
    We can’t wait to see what you have to share at this week’s party. xo

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 20, 2018 at 10:37 AM

      Thank you Jodie. See you then.

      Reply
  3. blankAmy @ The Quiet Homemaker says

    September 18, 2018 at 2:51 PM

    Yum! Snickers are my favorite candy bar!

    Thanks for linking up @LiveLifeWell!

    Blessings,

    Amy

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 18, 2018 at 7:53 PM

      I have to agree Amy. Snickers is my favorite followed closely by Reeses. Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  4. blankMiz Helen says

    September 18, 2018 at 2:16 PM

    Hi Marilyn,
    Happy Birthday to your son and this cake looks great! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday, your post is awesome. Hope you are having a great week and come back to see us soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 18, 2018 at 7:52 PM

      Glad you like this snickers cake Miz Helen. I will padd along the birthday wishes. Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  5. blankKippi says

    September 18, 2018 at 11:23 AM

    Yum, I am not waiting for a birthday to make this beauty! Happy Fall, Kippi

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 18, 2018 at 7:49 PM

      Let me know if you try this snickers cake Kippi. I hope you enjoy it! Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  6. blankDean says

    September 16, 2018 at 10:21 AM

    Yum!! This cake looks wonderful. Also, Happy (almost) Birthday to your son. 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 16, 2018 at 10:13 PM

      Thank you Dean for the wishes. I will pass them on!

      Reply
  7. blankJann Olson says

    September 15, 2018 at 11:52 PM

    The cake looks yummy! Happy Birthday to your son. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 16, 2018 at 9:31 AM

      Thank you Jann. I will pass along your wishes. Have a lovely week.

      Reply
  8. blankApril J Harris says

    September 15, 2018 at 10:04 PM

    Happy Birthday to your son, Marilyn, and what a gorgeous cake to celebrate! It looks absolutely delicious. Thank you so much or sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Hope you are having a great weekend!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 16, 2018 at 9:31 AM

      Thank you April for your kind words. I will pass along your wishes. I just love Heart and Soul. Your audience is different than mine and I can visits different links! Have a lovely week.

      Reply
  9. blankJulie @ Back To My Southern Roots says

    September 15, 2018 at 8:10 PM

    I could eat a lot of this yumminess!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 15, 2018 at 8:50 PM

      I know Julie. I bet you could eat a lot. Of this cake. Unfortunately, I Have. LOL. Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  10. blankTracy Albiero says

    September 15, 2018 at 7:15 PM

    WOW. This speaks to me on a whole new level! Looks very good. #trafficjam

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 15, 2018 at 7:24 PM

      Thank you Tracy! I hope you get to enjoy it. Have a lovely week!

      Reply
  11. blankSandra L Garth says

    September 15, 2018 at 7:03 PM

    I don’t make many single layer cakes but this one is going to change all that! Best Wishes to your son and thanks for sharing at Celebrate Your Story.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 15, 2018 at 7:19 PM

      Thank you Sandra. I passed along the wishes. If you make a single layer I can’t wait to see it!

      Reply
  12. blankSuzie says

    September 13, 2018 at 11:54 PM

    That looks really, really good!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 14, 2018 at 8:24 PM

      Thank you Suzie. Thanks for letting me know. Enjoy your weekend!

      Reply
  13. blankKarren Haller says

    September 13, 2018 at 10:31 AM

    The cake is wonderful, what a great treat for your sons Birthday, Happy Birthday!!
    Thank you for sharing on #omhgff this week!!
    Have a wonderful weekend coming!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 13, 2018 at 3:11 PM

      Thank you Karren for the birthday wishes. I will pass it along. Have a lovely weekend.

      Reply
  14. blankAmy says

    September 11, 2018 at 11:37 AM

    This cake looks and sounds delightful. It was nice to see a single layer cake for a change. I was just telling my sister, the other day, that it seems that almost all of the cakes that I see on blogs now keep getting higher and higher. I told her that it would be impossible to eat a piece of some of those cakes.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 11, 2018 at 3:42 PM

      Wait. Have you been hanging out in my kitchen? I almost never have a layer cake. I use one round pan, a bundt, or a rectangular. Layer cakes are messy, fall over and impossible to eat. I feel the same about iced cupcakes. LOL. I am glad you like it. Enjoy!

      Reply
  15. blankClaire says

    September 10, 2018 at 2:31 PM

    Yummy, yes please 🙂 Love cake here. Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays. Hope you can join us again soon.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 10, 2018 at 2:53 PM

      We lovve cake too. This one was delicious!! Thanks CLaire. Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  16. blankKatherines Corner says

    September 9, 2018 at 10:56 PM

    wonderful cake to celebrate your son’s birthday. Happy belated birthday wishes xo

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 10, 2018 at 9:33 AM

      Thank you Katherine. I will pass that on. Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  17. blankangie says

    September 9, 2018 at 9:33 PM

    what a great idea, today is my own birthday and my grand-sons is next month I believe I will try to do this for him
    thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 10, 2018 at 9:32 AM

      I am glad you like the recipe Angie. Happy Birthday to you both! Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  18. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastrome says

    September 9, 2018 at 1:45 PM

    Sounds really yummy! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. I appreciate you sharing every week.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 9, 2018 at 6:32 PM

      You are welcome. I wouldn’t miss what’s for Dinner unless something terrible happens. Enjoy your evening!

      Reply
  19. blankJenna says

    September 6, 2018 at 10:13 AM

    Wow, that is quite a cake, and quite a story!! Happy Birthday to your son, I’m sure he enjoyed this cake!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 6, 2018 at 7:35 PM

      Thank you Jenna! Enjoy your weekend.

      Reply
  20. blankCheryl says

    September 3, 2018 at 11:59 AM

    Yum! That’s my kind of cake. I love Snickers!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 3, 2018 at 12:33 PM

      We all did too!!! Glad. You found it appealing. Enjoy your day.

      Reply

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