Description
Butterfinger Bomb Cake is a decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate cake with crushed Butterfinger candy bars and whipped cream, making it a must-try treat for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup crushed Butterfinger candy bars (about 4–5 bars)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
- Additional crushed Butterfinger bars for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined (the batter will be thin).
- Fold in the crushed Butterfinger bars.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the whipped cream. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of whipped cream on top, then add the second cake layer.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream. Sprinkle additional crushed Butterfinger bars on top for decoration.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the boiling water with brewed coffee.
- You can add a layer of chocolate ganache between the cake layers for extra decadence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg