Description

This Butterfinger cake is a delightful dessert combining the beloved crunch of Butterfinger candy with a rich chocolate drizzle and a sweet butterscotch crumble. It’s an impressive yet simple recipe, perfect for any occasion and guaranteed to please a crowd.

Ingredients

Scale

1 box yellow or chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients called for on box)
6–8 regular size Butterfinger candy bars (about 160–200 g), crushed
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (170 g)
0.5 cup heavy cream (120 ml) or milk
0.5 cup butterscotch chips (85 g)
2 tbsp butter (28 g), melted
0.25 cup quick-cooking oats (20 g)
1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)

Instructions

Prepare And Bake Cake: Prepare the cake mix according to package directions in a 9×13 inch pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean (30-35 minutes). Let the cake cool completely.
Crush Butterfingers: Unwrap and coarsely crush Butterfinger candy bars using a food processor or a Ziploc bag and rolling pin. Set aside half for mixing into the cake and half for topping.
Assemble Cake Base: Once the cake is cool, poke holes over the top with the back of a wooden spoon. Sprinkle half of the crushed Butterfinger over the cake, pressing gently into the holes.
Make Butterscotch Crumble: In a small bowl, combine butterscotch chips, melted butter, and quick-cooking oats. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until the chips are melted and the mixture is cohesive (typically 1-2 minutes total). Stir in the vanilla extract.
Make Chocolate Drizzle: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream (or milk). Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then repeat until the mixture is smooth and glossy (usually 1-1.5 minutes total microwave time).
Drizzle And Top: Drizzle the warm chocolate ganache over the cooled cake. Immediately sprinkle the butterscotch crumble evenly over the chocolate, then scatter the remaining crushed Butterfinger pieces on top. Serve the cake once drizzled.

Notes

While the cake is cooling, prepare the butterscotch crumble as a time-saving kitchen shortcut. If your cake seems a little dry, you can brush a splash of milk or simple syrup on top before adding the candy to ensure it stays moist.

Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 380 calories
Sugar: 45 g
Sodium: 350 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 55 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg

Keywords: Butterfinger cake, chocolate drizzle, butterscotch crumble, easy dessert, family-friendly, candy bar, party, crunchy, microwave