Description
Butterfinger Chocolate Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert that combines moist chocolate cake with creamy caramel topping, smooth vanilla frosting, and crunchy bits of Butterfinger candy. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any sweet craving, it’s a crowd-pleaser with irresistible texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15.25 oz.) box Chocolate Cake Mix
- Ingredients required by the cake mix (e.g., eggs, oil)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 jar caramel ice cream topping (reserve 5 tbsp for garnish)
- 1 (16 oz.) container vanilla frosting
- 3/4 cup crumbled Butterfinger Cups minis, Bites, or Fun-Size
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, prepare the cake mix according to the box instructions. Add sour cream and chocolate chips and mix well.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake as directed until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly. While still warm, poke holes all over the top using the end of a wooden spoon.
- Pour the caramel topping (reserving 5 tbsp) over the cake, letting it seep into the holes. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- After chilling, spread the vanilla frosting evenly over the cake.
- Top with crumbled Butterfinger candy and drizzle with the reserved caramel topping.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to poke enough holes to allow the caramel to fully soak in.
- Chilling helps the caramel set and enhances flavor.
- Use dairy-free or gluten-free alternatives if needed.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Butterfinger chocolate cake, caramel poke cake, chocolate dessert, candy cake, easy party cake