This Snickers Cake has a rich chocolate flavor, creamy texture, and sweet candy pieces make it a perfect dessert for any occasion. It is also quick and easy to make and is a real crowd pleaser.
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Why this Recipe Snickers Cake is a Keeper
What do you get when you cross a moist chocolate cake with caramel, peanuts, candy bars and other delicious ingredients? You get Snickers Cake with its amazing frosting! the most over-the-top delicious cake that will have your family begging for more and one of the best things that will ever come out of your oven.
- Delicious Flavor: The dish tastes amazing and is a hit every time. Everyone loves this cake. This cake tastes like snickers.
- Consistent Results: The recipe turns out well every time you make it. You will make this recipe often.
- Special Occasion Worthy: It’s impressive enough to serve at a gathering or holiday. I make this cake for my husband’s birthday cake every year. He loves snickers. It is his favorite cake.
- Great for Leftovers: The leftovers taste just as good, if not better. Everyone loved this recipe.
- Comforting and Tasty Cake: It has a comforting cake feel that makes you want to return to it.
What is a Poke Cake?
A poke cake is a type of cake where holes are poked into the top of the baked cake, and a mixture, such as pudding or frosting, is poured over the top. This allows the mixture to seep into the cake, creating a moist and flavorful dessert.
Ingredient Notes for Homemade Snickers Cake
- Devil’s Food Cake: Prepare a 13×9 pan per the package instructions for this snickers poke cake recipe. Use a simple box of cake mix.
- Caramel sundae topping: You can find this in the ice cream isle or make your own sauce.
- Snickers Candy Bars: You can use snickers or whichever brand you enjoy. This is why the cake is so good.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for the Snickers Bar Cake
- Make this Cake Ahead: You can make a Snickers cake ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Chop the Favorite Candy Bar: It is super easy to chop up the candy bar up and store in an airtight bag or container.
Pro Tip for Poking Holes in Cake Layer
Make sure the holes are evenly spaced throughout the cake. Don’t go to the bottom of the cake pan. This will ensure that the filling soaks into the cake evenly.
How to Make Chocolate and Caramel Cake
These are the basic steps for making snickers cake recipe. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Make the Cake
First, make the chocolate cake batter and bake the cake according to the package directions. Allow to cool.
2. Poke the Holes and Pour the Caramel Sauce
Poke holes all over cake using a drinking straw. Be careful not to go all the way through to the bottom. Allow cake to cool.
3. Frost the Cake
In a bowl, mix the thawed whipped topping with the remaining caramel sauce. Spread the whipped topping mixture on top of the cake.
4. Assemble the Cake and Top the Cake with the Candy
Sprinkle chopped snickers on top of the cake. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and extra caramel sauce before serving, if desired.
How to Store and Use Leftovers
- Storing: Store the cake in an airtight container or cake keeper. On a hot day keep cake in the fridge.
- Cake in the Freezer: You can freeze this cake for up to three months.
- Using Leftovers: Store leftover Snickers poke cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This is the best chocolate cake, after you make your cake there are rarely leftovers.
Variations and Substitutions for this Chocolate Layer Cake
- Chocolate peanut butter: For a more intense chocolate peanut butter flavor, use a peanut butter-flavored chocolate cake mix and add a layer of peanut butter between the cake and the chocolate pudding.
- Caramel Snickers: Use caramel-filled Snickers candy bars for a sweeter and more indulgent dessert. The texture of the cake is amazing.
- Oreo Snickers: Crush Oreos and sprinkle them over the top of the entire cake before adding the chocolate pudding for a delicious twist.
- White chocolate Snickers: Use white chocolate chips for the pudding and white chocolate Snickers candy bars for a lighter and sweeter version.
Snickers Cake Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can make a gluten-free Snickers cake by using a gluten-free chocolate cake mix. Be sure to check the labels of all the ingredients to ensure they are gluten-free.
Straw: This is a common and easy tool to use.
Wooden skewer: A wooden skewer is another good option, as it allows you to poke deeper holes if desired.
The handle of a wooden spoon: This is a great option if you don’t have a fork or skewer handy.
You can make this cake as a layer cake. Just poke the holes in the individual cake layers.
This cake is super to serve with so many things. Try Cocoa Condensed Milk Ice Cream (No Churn), Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew Coffee and Southern Coffee Punch
Expert Tips for Making Snickers Candy Bar Cake
- Poke the holes deeply: The deeper you poke the holes in the cake, the more sauce will seep in and create a more decadent dessert.
- Let the cake cool completely: Before pouring the pudding, make sure the cake is completely cool to prevent the pudding from melting and creating a watery mess.
- Customize the toppings: Add your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup, to make your Snickers poke cake even more special.
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Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces Devil’s Food Cake, prepared a 13×9 pan
- ¾ cup Caramel sundae topping, divided
- 5.4 ounces Snickers Bar, 3 full size bars, chopped
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, 1 container, thawed
Instructions
- Bake cake according to package directions.
- Cool for 10 minutes.
- Poke holes all over cake using a drinking straw. Be careful not to go all the way through to the bottom.
- Pour 1/2 cup of the caramel topping over the top of the cake.
- Use a spatula to spread it around so it gets into all of the holes.
- In a bowl, mix the thawed whipped topping with the remaining caramel topping.
- Spread the whipped topping mixture on top of the cake.
- Chop the SNICKERS bars into small pieces.
- Sprinkle chopped SNICKERS on top of the cake.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup and extra caramel sauce before serving, if desired.
Christina’s Notes
- Poke the holes deeply: The deeper you poke the holes in the cake, the more chocolate pudding will seep in and create a more decadent dessert.
- Let the cake cool completely: Before pouring the pudding, make sure the cake is completely cool to prevent the pudding from melting and creating a watery mess.
- Customize the toppings: Add your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup, to make your Snickers poke cake even more special.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Ummm…there isn’t chocolate pudding mentioned in the recipe, but the Tips section says there’s chocolate pudding. What am I missing?
It is just for the sauce. You can use chocolate pudding if you like. It is just a tip.
What size container of whipped topping do you use?
The 8 ounce tub of cool whip.
I make this and I have used Heath candy bars too. With the Carmel topping I also add 1 can of sweetened condensed milk. It’s best to make the day before and refrigerate over night
Made this for my family, and they loved it! It turned out to be a new favorite for me as well! Very yummy and easy!
My kids love snickers! Can’t wait to try this recipe. Thank you for sharing!
73 yr old male here. bought a snickers cake last week ad totally loved it-though expensive. so googled this recipe and it’s just now coming out of the oven. when it cools, I’ll finish it and hope it’s as good as the reviews say. great project for m…e.thanks.
I hope you love it as much as we do! 🙂
P.S. Did I tell you Snickers are my favorite thing? 🙂
I love dessert with whipped cream instead of frosting. This is great for our Cub Scout pot luck, not a crumb was left!
The kids love making this cake! It’s so easy and really yummy. One of our favorite desserts when we have parties!
This is my kind of dessert – easy, gorgeous, and down-right decadent! My boys also agree and ask for it again and again! I just might have to make this for Christmas Eve at my Mom’s house!
I made this for my husband tonight (I had to make my own chocolate cake, unfortunately), and my sons said it was the best cake they’ve ever had! Thanks so much for sharing.
YAY! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it! Thanks for reporting back 🙂