Butterfinger Bomb Cake Recipe
This Butterfinger Bomb Cake is a decadent chocolate dessert featuring a moist chocolate cake infused with chocolate chips and sour cream, filled with gooey caramel sauce, and topped with creamy vanilla frosting and crunchy Butterfinger candy pieces. Perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a rich and indulgent treat with a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 (15.25 oz.) box Chocolate Cake Mix plus additional ingredients as per package (eggs, oil)
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
Filling and Topping:
- 1 Jar Caramel Ice Cream Topping (about 12–14 oz.)
- 1 (16 oz.) container Vanilla Frosting
- ¾ cup crumbled Butterfinger Cups minis, Butterfinger Bites, or Butterfinger Fun-Size candy
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Mix the cake ingredients according to the package instructions. Once combined, fold in 1 cup of sour cream and 1 cup of chocolate chips to add moisture and extra chocolate flavor.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan and bake according to the package directions for the chocolate cake mix until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Create Holes for Filling: While the cake is still warm, use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the surface of the cake to prepare for the caramel filling.
- Add Caramel Filling: Reserve 5 tablespoons of caramel sauce for topping. Pour the remaining caramel ice cream topping into the holes, allowing it to soak into the cake.
- Chill the Cake: Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the caramel to set and the cake to cool.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the entire container of vanilla frosting evenly over the chilled cake.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the crumbled Butterfinger candy evenly over the frosted cake and drizzle the reserved caramel sauce on top. Slice and enjoy this rich, chocolatey dessert.
Notes
- Use full-fat sour cream for the richest flavor and moistest cake texture.
- If you want more caramel, additional caramel sauce can be added on top before serving.
- Butterfinger candy pieces can be substituted with other crunchy peanut butter candy for variation.
- Allowing the cake to chill properly enhances the caramel filling and frosting texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Butterfinger Bomb Cake, Chocolate Cake, Caramel Cake, Easy Dessert, Chocolate Dessert, Butterfinger Cake
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