Caramel for Snickers Cake - 3 Easy Homemade Recipes

All kids love sweets, especially store-bought chocolate bars. But what if you made a whole pie that tasted like the iconic candy? Snickers has become a favorite cake for many families. Chocolate cake combined with caramel and peanuts creates a unique flavor that's unmistakable.

Today's article focuses on one of the most important elements of this popular treat. We'll tell you how to make caramel at home so it turns out perfect the first time, even if you're new to desserts. We'll also cover recipes that don't require cream, in case you don't have this ingredient in your fridge.

How to make caramel for cake at home

To make delicious creamy caramel, follow these basic guidelines. Then you'll have a delicious treat that can be used not only as a filling for various cakes but also as a complement to other desserts.

• Try to use a saucepan with a thick bottom. This will allow the sugar to dissolve evenly and prevent burning. A cast-iron wok is best.
• Don't stir the sugar syrup while it's melting. This will trap any remaining grains of sand, causing our caramel to crystallize.
• Remember that you can adjust the thickness of the caramel by adjusting the amount of cream or milk. Starch, flour, and tapioca can also be used as thickening agents. Keep in mind that caramel thickens significantly as it cools and sits in the refrigerator.
• To prevent the caramel from crystallizing, you can add invert syrup during the cooking process.
• Pour the cream into the hot caramel very carefully. As they combine, the mixture will begin to bubble vigorously, producing hot steam. Try to find a long spoon for stirring, or at least avoid putting your face too close to the container.
• Pour the cream gradually. If you add it all at once, the caramel will rise too high and spill over the edge of the pan.
• To eliminate the caramel's unevenness, pass it through a sieve. You can also use a blender.
• You can use powdered sugar instead of sugar. This will speed up the process and help prevent crystallization.

Homemade Milk Caramel for Snickers Cake

Caramel made according to this recipe doesn't crystallize or form lumps. It's very easy and quick to make; the key is to not overcook the sugar. The result is a caramel sauce with a mild flavor. You can vary it slightly by adding salt. This caramel is perfect as a filling not only for Snickers cake but also for other desserts.

Ingredients

• Sugar – 120 g
• Milk – 120 g
• Water – 30 g
• Starch – 1 heaped teaspoon
• Butter – 30 g

 Cooking time: 25 minutes

Number of servings: 300 g

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Pour sugar into a saucepan.

Step 2

Add starch to the sugar and mix everything together. Flour can be substituted for starch in this recipe.

Step 3

Pour water into a saucepan with sugar, it should completely cover the water.

Step 4

Place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Bring everything to a boil, stirring constantly.

Step 5

Boil the sugar syrup until it turns caramel-colored.

Step 6

Pour the warmed milk into the caramel syrup and stir, bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 3-4 minutes, remove from the stove.

Step 7

Add butter to the caramel and mix everything thoroughly.

Step 8

The result should be a liquid mass of a beautiful caramel color.

Step 9

To quickly cool the resulting mixture, lower the saucepan into cold water and stir the caramel constantly.

Step 10

Then pour the treat into a jar or any other airtight container.

Video: Homemade Salted Caramel with Roasted Peanuts

If you find it easier to cook with a visual example, check out this video recipe. In it, the author demonstrates every step of making caramel, explaining everything in detail. On this channel, you'll find a variety of recipes, not only sweet but also savory dishes, that will brighten your table. The author, a mother of three, cooks with readily available ingredients and minimal time.