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butterfinger candy bar poke cake irresistible dessert
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
Indulge in this Butterfinger Poke Cake, a moist chocolate cake infused with Butterfinger candy, a salty caramel ribbon, and a creamy peanut butter mousse. It’s a perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 200 g (7 oz) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure and a tender crumb.
- 45 g (1/3 cup) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Delivers a rich chocolate flavor.
- 200 g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar: For sweetness and texture.
- 100 g (1/2 cup) Brown Sugar: Adds caramel notes and moisture.
- 1 tsp Baking Powder: Helps the cake rise.
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda: Provides extra lift.
- 1/4 tsp Salt: Balances sweetness and enhances flavors.
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) Whole Milk: Provides moisture and binds ingredients.
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted: Adds richness and tenderness.
- 2 Large Eggs: Bind ingredients and contribute to structure.
- 1 tsp Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor profile.
- 100 g (3.5 oz) Chopped Butterfinger Candy Bars: The signature crunch.
- 150 ml (2/3 cup) Heavy Cream: Creates a silky caramel sauce.
- 100 g (3.5 oz) Caramel Sauce: Adds a salty-sweet element.
- 120 g (4 oz) Smooth Peanut Butter: The base for the creamy mousse.
- 100 g (3.5 oz) Cream Cheese, Softened: Adds tanginess and creaminess.
- 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the mousse.
- 30 g (2 tbsp) Toasted Crushed Peanuts: Provides a nutty garnish.
Instructions
- Prepare Cake Batter: Combine flour, cocoa, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix in milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
- Bake & Cool: Pour batter into a pan and bake until set. Cool slightly before poking holes.
- Infuse with Butterfinger: Melt Butterfinger and pour over poked cake. Let set.
- Create Caramel Ribbon: Warm caramel sauce with heavy cream and drizzle over cake.
- Make Peanut Butter Mousse: Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Finish & Garnish: Pipe or spoon mousse onto cake and garnish with crushed peanuts.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend. Feel free to experiment with different nut butters.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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