Description
Indulgent Butterfinger Bundt Cake promises a delightful dessert adventure with rich chocolate and crunchy candy bar layers. Chocolate lovers will savor each moist, crumbly bite of this irresistible Southern-style sweet treat you can’t wait to share.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Candy and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 box (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup crushed Butterfinger candy bars
Topping and Garnish:
- 1 cup chocolate ganache
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Additional crushed Butterfinger candy bars for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350°F and thoroughly coating a Bundt pan with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Create the cake base by blending cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, eggs, milk, and vegetable oil in a large mixing bowl. Whip the mixture on medium speed for two minutes until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate crushed Butterfinger pieces into the batter, ensuring even distribution by gently folding them through the mixture to maintain the cake’s delicate texture.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even layer. Bake for 45-50 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is fully cooked.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to rest in the pan for 15 minutes. Carefully invert onto a wire cooling rack, letting it cool completely to room temperature.
- Enhance the cake’s decadence by drizzling rich chocolate ganache over the entire surface. For additional indulgence, add a caramel drizzle and sprinkle extra crushed Butterfinger pieces across the top as a crunchy, sweet garnish.
- Slice the cake into generous portions, revealing the moist interior and celebrating the perfect blend of cake, chocolate, and crunchy candy pieces.
Notes
- Crush Butterfinger candy bars just before adding to prevent moisture absorption and maintain their delightful crunch.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother batter mixing and more even cake texture.
- Substitute gluten-free cake mix and pudding for a celiac-friendly version without compromising rich flavor.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to preserve moisture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg