Description
This Butterfinger Bomb Cake is an incredibly easy and moist poke cake that starts with a chocolate cake mix. You will infuse it with a gooey caramel sauce and then top it with a light layer of vanilla frosting and a generous helping of crunchy Butterfinger candy pieces. It’s the perfect, decadent dessert for any gathering or sweet craving.
Ingredients
For the Cake
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- 1 (15.25 oz.) box Chocolate Cake Mix
- Additional cake mix ingredients (i.e. eggs, oil, water)
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
For the Topping
- 1 Jar Caramel Ice Cream Topping
- 1 (16 oz.) container vanilla frosting (or whipped topping)
- ¾ cup crumbled Butterfinger Cups minis, Butterfinger Bites, or Butterfinger Fun-Size
Instructions
- Prepare Cake: Mix the cake ingredients according to package instructions, and add in the cup of sour cream and chocolate chips.
- Bake: Bake the cake in a 9 x 13 pan, according to the cake package instructions.
- Poke Holes: Remove the cake from the oven and poke holes in the cake while it’s still warm (use the end of a wooden spoon or skewer).
- Infuse with Caramel: Save 5 tablespoons of the caramel and pour the rest of the jar into the holes, spreading it evenly across the cake.
- Chill: Chill the cake in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, allowing the caramel to set.
- Top: Spread the vanilla frosting (or whipped topping/Cool Whip) on top of the chilled cake.
- Garnish: Top the cake with the crumbled Butterfinger pieces and then drizzle the remaining 5 tablespoons of caramel over the top.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy this decadent treat!
Notes
Pro-Tip: The sour cream addition ensures the cake is extra moist and rich, almost tasting homemade. For the best flavor and texture, make this cake a day ahead and allow it to chill fully overnight.
Substitution Note: The user-provided ingredient list mentioned “vanilla frosting” but the instructions mentioned “whip cream.” For the purpose of the recipe card, “vanilla frosting” is listed, but many similar recipes use a container of frozen whipped topping (like Cool Whip) as an alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 496kcal
- Sugar: 61g
- Sodium: 177mg
- Fat: 49g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Butterfinger, Poke Cake, Caramel, Chocolate, Dessert