Peanut-Caramel-Candy Bar Cake

Health score
3%
Peanut-Caramel-Candy Bar Cake
245 min.
12
578kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, caramel, and peanuts in a way that will leave you craving more. Introducing the Peanut-Caramel-Candy Bar Cake, a dessert that is not just a feast for the eyes but also a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply a well-deserved treat after a long day, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends.

Imagine layers of moist chocolate cake, lovingly baked to perfection, and generously topped with a luscious frosting that incorporates your favorite candy bars. The addition of crunchy peanuts adds a delightful texture, while the caramel notes from the brown sugar and butter create a heavenly experience with every bite. This cake is a celebration of all things sweet and nutty, making it a standout dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds.

With a preparation time of just over four hours, this cake is well worth the wait. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, the step-by-step instructions will guide you through the process, ensuring that your creation turns out beautifully. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to bake a cake that will become a cherished favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • 0.3 cup whipping cream 
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup peanuts coarsely chopped
  • box duncan hines devil's food cake dark
  • 8.3 oz chocolate bar coarsely chopped
  • 12 oz cream cheese frosting white

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F. In heavy 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat butter, whipping cream and brown sugar over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until butter is melted.
  2. Pour into 2 ungreased 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. Sprinkle evenly with peanuts.
  4. Make cake batter as directed on box. Carefully spoon batter into pans.
  5. Bake 36 to 41 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes; remove from pans to cooling rack, placing cakes peanut sides up. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  6. Gently stir candy into frosting.
  7. Place 1 cake layer, peanut side up, on serving plate.
  8. Spread with half of the frosting mixture. Top with second layer, peanut side up.
  9. Spread top with remaining frosting mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories578kcal
Protein3.69%
Fat47.11%
Carbs49.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.1
Glycemic Load
1.63
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.9134783561787%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:577.91kcal
28.9%
Fat:31.28g
48.12%
Saturated Fat:10.44g
65.24%
Carbohydrates:73.52g
24.51%
Net Carbohydrates:69.94g
25.43%
Sugar:54.42g
60.47%
Cholesterol:6.19mg
2.06%
Sodium:452.06mg
19.65%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:19.61mg
6.54%
Protein:5.51g
11.03%
Manganese:0.64mg
31.87%
Copper:0.56mg
27.95%
Iron:4.37mg
24.26%
Magnesium:75.8mg
18.95%
Phosphorus:187.69mg
18.77%
Fiber:3.57g
14.3%
Potassium:346.91mg
9.91%
Calcium:96.91mg
9.69%
Selenium:6.74µg
9.63%
Folate:37.4µg
9.35%
Vitamin B3:1.78mg
8.9%
Vitamin A:419.92IU
8.4%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.39%
Zinc:1.09mg
7.25%
Vitamin E:0.85mg
5.69%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.62%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.84%
Vitamin K:2.95µg
2.81%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.64%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.2%