Can you make a cake with pretzels?

Yes, you can certainly make a cake with pretzels. Here's a recipe for a chocolate cake with pretzel crust:

Ingredients for the Pretzel Crust:

- 1 cup crushed pretzels

- 1/4 cup melted butter

Ingredients for the Chocolate Cake:

- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar

- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

- 2 cups hot water

- 1/2 cup vegetable oil

- 2 large eggs

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.

3. To make the pretzel crust, combine the crushed pretzels and melted butter in a medium bowl. Mix well until the pretzels are evenly coated.

4. Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of the prepared springform pan, creating a firm and even crust.

5. For the chocolate cake, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

6. In a separate bowl, combine the hot water and vegetable oil. Whisk until well blended.

7. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until all the ingredients are well combined. Do not overmix.

8. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and add them to the batter along with the vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.

9. Pour the chocolate cake batter onto the prepared pretzel crust in the springform pan.

10. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

11. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your delicious chocolate cake with pretzel crust!