Decadent Chocolate Snickers Layer Cake Recipe - Kitchen Scroll

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
• 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar.
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.
• 2 teaspoons baking soda.
• 1 teaspoon fine salt.
• 1 1/4 cups warm water.
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature.
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil.
• 3 large eggs, room temperature.
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
• 2 cups granulated sugar (for caramel).
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (for caramel).
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature (for caramel).
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (for caramel).
• 3/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped (for caramel).
• 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting).
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter (for frosting).
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting).
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (for frosting).
• 7 cups powdered sugar (for frosting).
• 2/3 cup heavy cream (for frosting).
• 1/3 cup heavy cream (for ganache).
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (for ganache).
• 8 mini Snickers bars.
• 1/2 cup salted peanuts, chopped.