Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
- In a mixing bowl, beat together peanut butter and softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of peanut butter frosting on top.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with chopped Snickers bars.
- Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining peanut butter frosting.
- Drizzle more caramel sauce on top and garnish with additional Snickers bars if desired.
- Slice and serve the cake.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, let the cake sit for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.