Butterfinger/Butterscotch Chocolate Cake
This recipe is very simple to prepare. It is moist and the butterscotch topping, combined with the warm cake, is delicious. Added to that is crushed up butterfinger candy bars on top of the Cool Whip. It gets rave reviews from all who have eaten it. The last ingredient should read: 3 butterfinger candy bars; 2.1 oz. each; coarsely crushed.
This recipe is very simple to prepare. It is moist and the butterscotch topping, combined with the warm cake, is delicious. Added to that is crushed up butterfinger candy bars on top of the Cool Whip. It gets rave reviews from all who have eaten it. The last ingredient should read: 3 butterfinger candy bars; 2.1 oz. each; coarsely crushed.
- Carbohydrate 63.91657 g
- Cholesterol 0.96365 mg
- Fat 10.3964075 g
- Fiber 1.37900003115336 g
- Protein 3.95789166666667 g
- Saturated Fat 4.62935489166667 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (111g)
- Sodium 510.160566666667 mg
- Sugar 62.5375699688466 g
- Trans Fat 0.610382333333335 g
- Calories 346 calories
Step-by-step
- Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using a13-in. 9-in. baking pan.
- Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
- Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, poke 12 holes in warm cake. Pour butterscotch topping over cake; cool completely.
- Spread Cool Whip evenly over cake when cooled.
- Coarsely crush the 3 butterfinger candy bars in food processor; not too fine. I use the pulse feature on my Cuisinart, not the setting that continuously grinds.
- Sprinkle crushed candy bars evenly over top of cake.
Pouring hot butterscotch over a warm cake sounds like a shortcut to mush, yet cooling the baked crumb for precisely 30 minutes prevents total structural collapse. Allowing steam to dissipate slightly before piercing the surface with a wooden spoon ensures channels hold their shape rather than melting closed. Pulse candy bars in a food processor cautiously; achieving uniform shards rather than powdery dust keeps distinct textural contrast against the whipped topping.
Ideal Beverage Pairings
Strong black coffee or unsweetened iced tea cuts through the intense sweetness of the butterscotch and whipped topping. Acidity acts as a palate cleanser against rich dairy fats and dense sugars. Serve slices chilled at 38 degrees Fahrenheit to firm up the topping layers before slicing.Scaling and Proportions
Adapting quantities requires maintaining the specific pan ratio of thirteen by nine inches to ensure even penetration of the topping. Halving the components in a smaller square dish leaves too little depth for the classic poked channels to function correctly.
