BABY RUTH™ LAYER CAKE

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Takes a little extra effort but oh so worth it! Perfect for a special dinner party, shower, or garden party. This is also my husband's favorite request for his birthday!

Provided by CateCooks

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 22

8 (1.2 ounce) bars Baby Ruth ™ candy bars, chopped
4 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
6 tablespoons evaporated milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup butter, softened
1 ¼ cups white sugar
2 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
6 (1.2 ounce) bars Baby Ruth ™ candy bars, chopped
2 egg yolks
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter
1 cup flaked coconut
½ cup chopped peanuts
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 egg white
2 ½ tablespoons sifted confectioners' sugar
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round pans.
  • In the top of a double boiler, Combine 8 chopped candy bars, peanut butter, and 6 tablespoons milk. Heat and stir until melted, stirring constantly. Let cool.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and 1 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Blend in cooled candy mixture and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
  • On low speed, add flour mixture to creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Do not overmix.
  • Pour into 2 greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool in pans on racks for 10 minutes. Turn out and finish cooling on rack.
  • For filling and topping: Melt 6 candy bars in double boiler, then set aside. In a saucepan, combine egg yolks, 1 cup evaporated milk, 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Cook and stir until thick over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat and blend in melted candy mixture, coconut and peanuts. Cool, then beat vigorously with spoon.
  • For whipped topping, whip heavy cream until stiff. In a clean bowl, whip egg white until stiff. Fold egg white, confectioners sugar and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla into whipped cream.
  • To assemble, spread cooled filling between layers and on top of cake. Spread whipped topping on sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 788.5 calories, Carbohydrate 91.3 g, Cholesterol 143.9 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 23.5 g, Sodium 446.4 mg, Sugar 66.7 g

Shani Tanoli
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, yet delicious. The perfect cake for any occasion.


Shooting Star
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I love this cake! It's so moist and chocolatey. The frosting is also delicious. I always get compliments when I make this cake.


Nomcebo Dlamini
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I've made it for birthday parties, potlucks, and just because. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Saffron Shaw
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This cake was amazing! The perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Obilash Pahan
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I was so excited to try this cake recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The cake was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet. I think I might have overmixed the batter, so I'll try it again and be more careful this time.


Justin Appollis
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This cake was a bit of a challenge to make, but it was worth it in the end. The cake turned out beautifully and tasted even better. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a special occasion cake that is sure to impress.


MD SOHEL HOWLADER
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I made this cake for a potluck dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I even got requests for the recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this cake again.


jada and trista love
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This cake was a hit at my son's birthday party! The kids loved the chocolate and candy bar pieces, and the adults enjoyed the moist cake and creamy frosting. I would definitely make this cake again for a special occasion.


Symia 46
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The texture was nice and moist, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had used a different type of chocolate, such as dark chocolate or semis


Aiden Kinsey
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This cake was a huge disappointment. The instructions were vague and confusing, and the cake turned out dry and tasteless. The frosting was also grainy and lacked flavor. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. Maybe I just go


Auwal Dj
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This Baby Ruth Layer Cake was an absolute delight! It was easy to make and the instructions were clear and concise. The cake turned out moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate. The frosting was rich and creamy, and the