Description
This indulgent Butterfinger Cake combines a moist Devil’s Food cake with a luscious caramel and sweetened condensed milk drizzle, topped with fluffy Cool Whip and crunchy Butterfinger candy bits. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, this dessert is simple to make yet impressively delicious with layers of rich chocolate, caramel sweetness, and crisp peanut butter candy.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base
- 1 box Devil’s Food Cake Mix
Topping & Filling
- 1 bottle caramel topping (about 12 oz)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 1 large tub Cool Whip (approximately 8 oz)
- 1 Butterfinger bar (about 2.8 oz), crushed
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Follow the package directions to make the Devil’s Food cake batter and bake it in the recommended pan size and temperature. Once baked, immediately remove the cake from the oven and use a fork to poke several holes evenly all over the top surface of the hot cake.
- Add Caramel and Condensed Milk Mixture: In a bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk and caramel topping together until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the hot cake, carefully spreading it to cover the entire top so it seeps into the holes. This step allows the cake to absorb rich moisture and flavor. Then, refrigerate the cake thoroughly until it is completely chilled.
- Top with Cool Whip and Butterfinger: After the cake has chilled, spread the Cool Whip evenly over the top layer to create a smooth, fluffy frosting. Finally, sprinkle the crushed Butterfinger bar pieces generously over the whipped topping to add a crunchy, peanut buttery finish. Serve chilled for best taste.
Notes
- Use a fork rather than a toothpick to poke holes so the topping can penetrate better.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled and chilled before spreading Cool Whip to prevent it from melting.
- For extra crunch, you can add chopped Butterfinger inside the cake batter before baking.
- This cake keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days, making it a great make-ahead dessert.
- Substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
