Salted Caramel Apple Snickers Cake

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.

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.

Ingredients You’ll Need

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

For Assembly & Topping:

• 1 ½ cups chopped Snickers bars

• Extra salted caramel sauce, for drizzling

• Optional: chopped roasted peanuts or apple slices for garnish

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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.

Tips for Success

• Use tart apples (like Granny Smith) to balance the sweetness.

• Chill the cake layers before frosting for easier assembly.

• If making ahead, frost and decorate the cake the day you plan to serve.

Serving Ideas

This cake is rich, so smaller slices go a long way. Serve with:

• A scoop of vanilla ice cream

• A drizzle of warm caramel sauce

• Hot coffee or apple cider on the side

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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 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Assembly Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

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

 

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