Paula Deen's Butterfinger Cake Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Paula Deen-inspired Butterfinger cake! This easy recipe, adapted from a "Cooking with Paula Deen" magazine favorite, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. We've upped the ante by using buttermilk for extra moistness and layering rich caramel and whipped topping. Get ready for a chocolate lover's dream come true!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 594.6 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Paula Deen's Butterfinger Cake

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
  • substituted with buttermilk
  • as per chocolate cake mix package directions
  • as per chocolate cake mix package directions
  • 2 cups chopped Butterfinger candy bars, divided
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup caramel topping
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 cup buttermilk

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How to Make Paula Deen's Butterfinger Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  3. Prepare your favorite chocolate cake mix according to package directions, substituting buttermilk for the required water.
  4. Add 1 cup of chopped Butterfinger candy bars to the batter and gently fold to combine.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for the time specified on the cake mix box (usually around 30-35 minutes).
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
  7. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes about 1 inch apart, halfway through the cake.
  8. Evenly drizzle 1 (14 ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk over the warm cake.
  9. Drizzle 1/2 cup of caramel topping over the condensed milk.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of chopped Butterfinger candy bars over the caramel.
  11. Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  12. Before serving, spread 1 (8 ounce) container of whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
  13. Garnish with additional chopped Butterfinger candy bars, if desired.
  14. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

183g

Fat

51g

Carbs

28g

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