Cake Batter Nanaimo Bars
Easy Cake Batter Nanaimo Bars recipe. The ultimate Canadian celebration dessert idea. No bake and made without custard powder.
Ingredients
Bottom Layer
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Middle Layer
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 Tbsp heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp instant vanilla pudding powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cake batter flavouring
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
Chocolate Layer
- 5 oz chocolate chips
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- additional sprinkles
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the almonds until they look like fine crumbs. Set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup butter in the microwave. Mix in the granulated sugar and cocoa powder. Allow to cool slightly. Mix in the egg.
- Fold in the graham cracker crumbs and almonds until combined. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9 inch square pan.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and heavy cream until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla pudding powder, powdered sugar and cake batter flavouring until combined. Fold in the sprinkles. Spread this layer on top of the bottom layer and place in the fridge to cool.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate layer ingredients in the microwave in 30 second intervals, mixing until smooth. Pour on top of the middle layer. Sprinkle top with additional sprinkles.
- Place in the freezer for 1-2 minutes. Remove and score on top where you want to cut into bars. Return to the freezer (or fridge) until hardened. Cut along the scores into bars and enjoy.