Description
A delightful fusion of crunchy pretzels and creamy ranch, combining sweet and savory elements in a unique cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pretzels, crushed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips
- Spices: paprika, garlic powder, cayenne (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the crushed pretzels with melted butter and brown sugar.
- Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of the baking dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until fluffy. Gradually mix in ranch seasoning, flour, and optional spices.
- Pour the mixture over the pretzel crust and smooth it out.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serve.
Notes
For serving, drizzle ranch on top or sprinkle crushed pretzels for added texture. Serve with fresh vegetable platters or zesty salads for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, pretzel, ranch, dessert, spicy, savory, family recipe