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Butterfinger Candy Bar Poke Cake

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This Butterfinger Poke Cake is an easy and decadent dessert featuring a moist chocolate or vanilla cake, caramel-infused filling, and a whipped topping sprinkled with crushed Butterfinger candy bars. Perfect for parties and potlucks!

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 box chocolate or yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup caramel sauce
  • ½ cup hot fudge sauce (optional for extra chocolate flavor)

For the Topping:

 

  • 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip (or 2 cups whipped cream)
  • 4 Butterfinger candy bars, crushed
  • ¼ cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
  • ¼ cup chocolate sauce (for drizzling, optional)

Instructions

  1. Bake the Cake:

    • Prepare and bake the cake mix in a 9×13-inch baking dish according to package instructions.
    • Let the cake cool for 5-10 minutes after baking.
  2. Poke and Fill:

    • Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the warm cake.
    • Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
    • Drizzle with caramel sauce (and hot fudge sauce if using). Let the cake cool completely.
  3. Add the Topping:

    • Spread Cool Whip (or whipped cream) evenly over the cake.
    • Sprinkle crushed Butterfinger candy bars over the top.
  4. Drizzle and Serve:

    • Drizzle extra caramel sauce and chocolate sauce on top for extra flavor.
    • Chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours before serving for the best texture.

Notes

  • Use homemade cake batter instead of a box mix if desired.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Try with Reese’s, Snickers, or Heath bars for a twist!