Description
This delicious Butterfinger Chocolate Cake features layers of rich chocolate cake, whipped cream, and crushed Butterfinger candy for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 6 regular-size Butterfinger bars, crushed
- 1/2 cup chocolate ganache or melted semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 box devil’s food chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs (as listed on cake mix box)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (as listed on cake mix box)
- 1 1/4 cups water (as listed on cake mix box)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare cake mix according to box instructions, adding 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract if desired.
- Divide batter between two 9-inch round cake pans and bake as directed (about 25–30 minutes).
- Let cakes cool completely, then slice each in half horizontally to create 4 thin layers.
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes. Whip heavy cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar to stiff peaks.
- Crush Butterfinger bars using a ziplock bag and rolling pin, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Place first cake layer on a serving plate. Spread whipped cream over the top.
- Sprinkle with crushed Butterfingers and drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Repeat with remaining layers: cake, cream, Butterfingers, caramel.
- After stacking all layers, pour slightly cooled ganache over the top. Let it drip down the sides.
- Garnish with extra crushed Butterfingers and optional chocolate/caramel drizzle.
- Chill the cake for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- This cake can be prepared a day in advance for improved flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg