No Bake Kit Kat Cake
Our No-Bake Kit Kat Cake is a treat that goes all out and then some! This delightful confection combines dozens of Kit Kat bars, M&M’s, chocolate, and butterscotch for a treat that goes for broke and delivers the goods! We’ve taken everyone’s go-to no bake recipe, scotcheroos, an turned them into a cake! Better yet, we’ve covered this no-bake cake in Kit Kats and M&M’s.
Ingredients
- 9 10″ wooden or bamboo skewers
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 cups butterscotch chips
- 9 large gumballs
- Approximately 48 snack-size Kit Kat bars
- 12 cups Special K cereal
- 1 42 oz. bag M&M’s
- 3 cups peanut butter
- 2 cups light corn syrup
- 2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Press the pointed end of each skewer into a gumball.
- Line a 9" and 13" round pan and a 8" or 9"square pan with wax paper.
- Pour 12 cups Special K cereal into a large bowl. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine 3 cups peanut butter, 2 cups sugar, and 2 cups light corn syrup.
- Cook until the sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal and stir until well combined.
- Spread cereal mixture evenly in the prepared pans and press firmly.
- Using the wax paper, remove cereal mixture from the square pan. Place the cereal square upside down on a cutting board. Peel off the wax paper and discard. To make a classic tiered cake look, draw and cut out 1 6″ and 1 3″ circle on parchment paper and discard.
- Fit patterns on the cereal square and use a sharp knife to cut around each circle.
- Note: We made round layers for a classic tiered cake look, but don’t be afraid to have some fun with your cake’s shape and size!
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine 2 cups chocolate chips and 2 cups butterscotch chips and melt in microwave. Stir until smooth.
- Spread an even layer of chip mixture across the top of the 9″ layer.
- Place the 6″ layer directly on top of the 9″ inch layer and cover it evenly with chip mixture. Then place the 3″ inch layer on top of the 6″ layer and coat evenly with chip mixture.
- Immediately place the Kit Kats around the side of the top layer until covered. Press to secure the Kit Kat to chocolate mixture. If necessary, add an extra dab of the chip mixture on the sides of the cereal layer and press the Kit Kats firmly to secure. Wait at least 1 hour before filling the cake with M&M’s.
- Pour the 42 oz. bag of M&M’s over each cereal layer.
- Get creative by customizing your cake for any holiday or season by swapping out standard M&M’s for seasonal colors or flavors. Fresh fruit would also make for a delicious and colorful cake!
- Continue adding M&M’s until you reach the top of the Kit Kats.
- For extra flair, press the blunt end of each gumball skewer into the top layer, varying heights as described.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Customize your cake for any holiday or season by swapping out the M&M’s for seasonal colors. Add a coordinating bow and you’re good to go! This Kit Kat Cake is sure to be a hit at your next birthday party or holiday get-together. Delish!