Nutrition Facts for The best butterfinger cake

The Best Butterfinger Cake

Indulge your sweet tooth with The Best Butterfinger Cake, a decadent dessert that combines a moist chocolate cake base with layers of irresistible caramel, sweetened condensed milk, and crunchy Butterfinger candy bars. This crowd-pleaser is topped with fluffy whipped topping and finished with a generous sprinkle of crushed Butterfinger pieces for the ultimate sweet-and-salty crunch. Made with a simple boxed chocolate cake mix and just a handful of other ingredients, this recipe comes together in under 45 minutes of prep and bake time, making it perfect for parties, potlucks, or anytime you need a no-fuss treat that wows. Refrigerate before serving to ensure every bite melts in your mouth with a symphony of textures and flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100
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Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:30 mins
Total Time:45 mins
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 box boxed chocolate cake mix
  • 3 pieces eggs (as per cake mix instructions)
  • 1 cup water (as per cake mix instructions)
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil (as per cake mix instructions)
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup caramel topping
  • 4 bars Butterfinger candy bars
  • 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping (thawed)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Prepare the boxed chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions, using the specified amounts of eggs, water, and vegetable oil.

Step 3

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 4

Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the surface of the warm cake.

Step 6

Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, letting it soak into the holes.

Step 7

Drizzle the caramel topping over the cake, spreading it evenly with the back of a spoon if necessary.

Step 8

Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature before proceeding.

Step 9

Crush the Butterfinger candy bars into small pieces using a rolling pin or food processor.

Step 10

Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the top of the cooled cake.

Step 11

Sprinkle the crushed Butterfinger candy bars generously over the whipped topping layer.

Step 12

Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 2100.1 grams (2100.1g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 7048
Total Fat 269.80g 346%
Saturated Fat 112.10g 561%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 710mg 237%
Sodium 5359mg 233%
Total Carbohydrate 1081.00g 393%
Dietary Fiber 15.60g 56%
Total Sugars 726.30g
Protein 81.90g 164%
Vitamin D 152IU 759%
Calcium 2453mg 189%
Iron 23mg 128%
Potassium 2854mg 61%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.3%
Protein: 4.6%
Carbs: 61.1%