No-Fail Pretzel Cake Recipe

Thanksgiving is coming, so it's time to make my favorite pretzel cake! This easy pretzel cake recipe is a yummy dessert packed with chocolate chips and pretzels. It's perfect for beginners hosting any fun occasion. Nobody can resist this rich and crunchy treat!

Bake this easy pretzel cake today for the ultimate rich, crunchy treat that everyone will love!

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• Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• Ingredients
• Substitutions & Variations
• Storage Tips
• FAQs
• No-Fail Pretzel Cake Recipe

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

We get sweet chocolate and salty pretzels in every bite. It is thick, soft, and easy enough for beginner bakers. You also only need simple baking ingredients.

This recipe is vegetarian as written, but it is not vegan or dairy-free because it contains butter, eggs, and possibly milk-based chocolate chips. You can make it dairy-free with plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate chips. For a vegan version, you will also need an egg substitute.

Eggs add protein and nutrients such as choline to the cake. The pretzels also add a satisfying crunch that makes this dessert different from an ordinary chocolate chip cake.

Ingredients

Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

• unsalted butter
• granulated sugar
• brown sugar
• vanilla extract
• eggs
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• pretzels
• chocolate chips
• vegetable oil

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Prepare the Pan

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Then line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it with oil or cooking spray.

Mix the Ingredients

In a large bowl, add the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and eggs.

Mix until smooth, light, and well combined.

Next, add the flour and salt. Mix just until everything comes together.

Be careful not to overmix!

Add the Pretzels and Chocolate

Then fold in the crushed pretzels and chocolate chips. Mix gently until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Bake the Cake

Spread the thick batter evenly into the prepared pan.

Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Make the Chocolate Drizzle

While the cake cools slightly, combine the chocolate chips and vegetable oil.

Microwave the mixture for 20-30 seconds. Then stir until smooth and melted.

Finish the Cake

Lastly, drizzle the melted chocolate over the cake and sprinkle crushed pretzels on top.

Let the chocolate set slightly before slicing and serving!

Substitutions & Variations

• Ingredient Swap
  Feel free to use any chocolate chips you prefer, like milk, dark, or semi-sweet.
  
• Variation
  To go dairy-free, use plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.
  
• Mistake to Avoid
  Don't overmix the batter after adding the flour. Overmixing can make the cake tough instead of soft and tender. Mix only until you no longer see dry flour.
  

Storage Tips

• Store pretzel cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate it for up to 5 days.
  
• The pretzels may soften over time, so add fresh crushed pretzels before serving if you want extra crunch. You can freeze individual slices for up to 2 months, but the pretzel topping may lose some of its crisp texture.

FAQs

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Need an easy but different dessert for a party? This pretzel cake recipe combines pretzels and chocolates for a simple sweet-and-salty treat everyone can grab and enjoy!