If you’re looking for the ultimate fall dessert that’s indulgent, festive, and a guaranteed showstopper, this Salted Caramel Apple Snickers Cake is it.

Imagine layers of moist spiced apple cake, creamy caramel frosting, chunks of Snickers bars, and a generous drizzle of salted caramel sauce.

It’s rich, gooey, and bursting with sweet-and-salty flavor in every bite. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion, this cake takes classic fall flavors and gives them a candy-inspired twist.

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Why You’ll Love This Cake

Fall meets candy bar – apples, caramel, and chocolate all in one.
Decadent but balanced – sweet caramel is lifted by a hint of salt.
Beautiful presentation – perfect for celebrations and parties.
Make-ahead friendly – the cake layers can be baked a day before.

Salted Caramel Apple Snickers Cake

This Salted Caramel Apple Snickers Cake is indulgent, nostalgic, and the perfect way to celebrate fall. Every slice brings together moist apple cake, creamy caramel, crunchy peanuts, and chocolate for a dessert that will wow your guests

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Assembly Time 20

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 12

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

For the Apple Cake:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter softened
½ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 cups peeled finely chopped apples

For the Salted Caramel Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter softened
4 cups powdered sugar
½ cup salted caramel sauce homemade or store-bought
2 –3 tbsp heavy cream

Method

Preheat oven and prepare cake pans.
Whisk dry ingredients; set aside.
Beat butter, oil, and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream.
Fold in dry ingredients and apples. Bake 25–30 mins.
Beat frosting ingredients until creamy.
Layer cakes with frosting and Snickers pieces.
Frost outside of cake, garnish with Snickers and caramel drizzle.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Apple Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, oil, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla.
Mix in sour cream, then fold in dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in chopped apples.
Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

2. Make the Salted Caramel Frosting

Beat butter until creamy.
Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing until fluffy.
Mix in caramel sauce and heavy cream until smooth and spreadable.

3. Assemble the Cake

Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting over the top and sprinkle with chopped Snickers.
Repeat with the second layer.
Top with the third cake layer, then frost the entire cake with remaining caramel frosting.
Garnish with more Snickers pieces, a drizzle of salted caramel, and optional peanuts or apple slices.