It's Pay Day Cake

Indulge your sweet tooth with "It's Pay Day Cake," a rich and indulgent dessert inspired by the flavors of the classic PayDay candy bar. This layered masterpiece combines tender, buttery vanilla cake with a luscious caramel filling, salted roasted peanuts, and a fluffy caramel-infused frosting that brings everything together beautifully. With its perfect balance of sweet and salty, every bite is a decadent treat. Topped with a drizzle of caramel and a generous sprinkle of crunchy peanuts, this show-stopping cake is ideal for celebrations or when you simply want to treat yourself. Easy to make with everyday ingredients and a bake time of just 35 minutes, this dessert will quickly become your go-to for impressing friends and family. Perfect for fans of caramel, peanuts, or candy-inspired creations, "It's Pay Day Cake" delivers irresistible flavor and texture in every slice!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 1.25 cups Caramel sauce
• 1.5 cups Salted roasted peanuts (chopped)
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Heavy cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined.

Step 3

Add softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix with a hand mixer on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, mixing on medium speed until the batter is smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7

While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting by whisking together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and 1/4 cup of caramel sauce until smooth.

Step 8

Once the cakes are completely cooled, place the first cake layer on your serving plate. Spread a generous layer of caramel sauce (about 1/2 cup) over the top and sprinkle 1/3 cup of chopped peanuts evenly over the caramel.

Step 9

Place the second cake layer on top. Coat the entire cake with the prepared frosting, smoothing it out with a spatula.

Step 10

Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the top and sides of the cake, letting it drip down for a decorative effect.

Step 11

Sprinkle the remaining chopped peanuts over the top of the cake as garnish.

Step 12

Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your PayDay-inspired cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1845.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6420.3

Total Fat 311.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 146.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 1144.8mg	0%
Sodium 4617.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 850.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g	0%
Total Sugars 630.8g
Protein 99.8g	0%

Vitamin D 333.9IU	0%
Calcium 756.1mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 2319.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.5%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 51.5%