Description
Spicy Ranch Pretzel Chaos Cake is a unique and flavorful cake that combines the crunch of pretzels with the savory taste of ranch seasoning and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups salted pretzels, roughly crushed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup mini pretzels
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together crushed pretzels, flour, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, baking powder, and baking soda until evenly blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, hot sauce, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and gently stir until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
- Evenly distribute mini pretzels, chopped pickled jalapeños, and Parmesan cheese over the batter.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle emerges clean and the surface is golden brown.
- Rest cake in the pan for 10 minutes, transfer to a wire rack, then slice and present warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- This cake can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature for a different texture.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg