Salted Caramel Apple Snickers (Print View)
Moist apple cake layered with salted caramel and crunchy Snickers, ideal for festive occasions or indulgence.
# Components:
→ Apple Cake
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
09 - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
10 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
11 - 4 large eggs
12 - 1/2 cup sour cream
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 3 medium apples, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
→ Salted Caramel
15 - 1 cup granulated sugar
16 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
17 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
18 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
→ Snickers Filling
19 - 8 fun-size Snickers bars, chopped (about 1 cup)
→ Caramel Buttercream
20 - 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
21 - 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
22 - 1/4 cup salted caramel, cooled
23 - 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream
→ Decoration
24 - Additional salted caramel
25 - Chopped Snickers bars
26 - Flaky sea salt
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in the diced apples.
06 - Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Let the cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
08 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar while stirring constantly until it turns amber. Add butter and stir until melted. Slowly incorporate heavy cream and stir until smooth. Mix in sea salt and cool completely.
09 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar. Blend in cooled salted caramel, then mix in heavy cream as needed for a smooth, spreadable consistency.
10 - Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with caramel buttercream, sprinkle evenly with chopped Snickers, and drizzle salted caramel. Repeat with remaining layers.
11 - Frost the exterior of the cake with remaining buttercream. Chill assembled cake for 30 minutes for stability.
12 - Finish with additional salted caramel, extra Snickers pieces, and a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses basic pantry and seasonal ingredients
- Each layer bursts with contrasting textures from soft cake to crunchy Snickers
- Crowd-pleasing for parties and family gatherings
- You can adjust the caramel and candy for your own twist
02 -
- High energy cake perfect for celebrations
- Great for preparing ahead of time because the flavors improve after a day
03 -
- Do not rush the caramel Take your time to prevent scorching and get that perfect golden color
- For sky-high layers use cake strips on your pans to bake evenly so each round comes out perfectly flat
- Always sift your powdered sugar before making the buttercream for the creamiest possible texture