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Butterfinger Candy Bar Poke Cake

Butterfinger Candy Bar Poke Cake
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Butterfinger Candy Bar Poke Cake is a moist, creamy dessert combining a soft yellow cake soaked with sweetened condensed milk, topped with a rich peanut butter whipped cream layer, velvety chocolate frosting, and finished with crunchy crushed Butterfinger candy bars. This indulgent poke cake delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it an ideal treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cake Base

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients required on box, usually eggs, oil, and water)

Soaking Layer

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

Peanut Butter Layer

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)

Frosting and Topping

  • 1 container (about 16 oz) chocolate frosting
  • 3–4 Butterfinger candy bars, crushed

Instructions

  1. Prepare and bake the cake: Follow the instructions on the yellow cake mix box and bake the cake in a 9×13 inch baking pan until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool slightly before continuing.
  2. Poke holes in the cake: While the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon or similar tool to poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the surface of the cake. This will allow the filling to soak deeply.
  3. Add sweetened condensed milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the entire cake, letting it seep into the holes and saturate the cake layers thoroughly.
  4. Make the peanut butter layer: In a bowl, gently fold together the creamy peanut butter and whipped topping until smooth and spreadable. Spread this mixture evenly over the soaked cake to create a rich, creamy layer.
  5. Frost the cake: Spread a thick, even layer of chocolate frosting over the peanut butter layer to complete the topping.
  6. Top with crushed Butterfinger candy bars: Generously sprinkle the crushed Butterfinger pieces all over the frosted cake. Refrigerate the cake for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and layers to firm up.

Notes

  • Poke holes while the cake is warm to ensure the condensed milk soaks in well.
  • Fold peanut butter and whipped topping gently to maintain a light, fluffy texture.
  • Crush Butterfinger bars just before topping to retain maximum crunch and freshness.
  • Chill the cake well before serving to intensify flavors and firm up layers.
  • Use a serrated knife to cut slices neatly without crushing the layers.

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Keywords: Butterfinger cake, poke cake, candy bar cake, peanut butter cake, chocolate frosting cake, dessert, moist cake

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