Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Butterfinger Bomb Cake, a delightful dessert that combines chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter filling and topped with crushed Butterfinger bars.
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 creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Butterfinger candy bars, crushed (about 4–5 bars)
- 1 cup chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup Butterfinger candy bars, crushed (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the 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. Mix well.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).
- 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 before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until combined.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread the peanut butter filling over the top and sprinkle with crushed Butterfinger bars.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides with chocolate frosting.
- Sprinkle the remaining crushed Butterfinger bars on top for decoration.
- Slice and serve. Enjoy your Butterfinger Bomb Cake!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the cake batter.
- You can substitute the Butterfinger bars with any other favorite candy bar for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg