Butterfinger Cake
Butterfinger Cake is a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate and crunchy peanut butter flavors into a moist, layered masterpiece. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to family gatherings. The enticing aroma wafts through the kitchen as it bakes, beckoning everyone to indulge in a slice of this nostalgic treat. With its creamy frosting and crunchy Butterfinger topping, this cake promises to be the star of your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup crushed Butterfinger bars
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Alternate mixing in milk and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in crushed Butterfinger bars gently into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting with chocolate frosting and adding extra crushed Butterfinger for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider drizzling melted chocolate on top or adding chopped peanuts. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing results.