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Recipes » Desserts » Cakes » Butterfinger Cake

Published: Apr 11, 2018 · Modified: May 31, 2021 by Krystle Smith · This post may contain affiliate links

Butterfinger Cake

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This Butterfinger poke cake features moist yellow cake and rich caramel sauce topped off with a generous amount of Butterfingers.  This luscious cake is so easy to make with only 5 ingredients.

  1. a slice of butterfinger poke cake with one bite taken out of it.

Poke Cakes are such a crowd-pleaser.  So far I’ve shared strawberry, banana pudding, and chocolate versions here on the blog. They are easy to make and always go over well. This Butterfinger poke cake goes over especially well with its moist crumb, and decadent caramel sauce. Then, the whole thing topped off with candy bars. Who doesn’t love candy?

Poke cakes have been around since the 1970s. They are simply a sheet cake that you poke holes in using a wooden spoon and then fill with Jello, pudding, or like in this recipe sweetened condensed milk.

They’re great to take to summer BBQs, church suppers, or family reunions.

Table Of Contents hide
1 Why Love This Recipe
2 Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
3 How To Make Butterfinger Poke Cake
4 Tips and Tricks
5 Storage
6 Other Yummy Cakes to Try
7 Butterfinger Cake

Why  Love This Recipe

 

  1. Easy: This easy recipe has only a few common ingredients and is ready in around 30 minutes.
  2. Serves a crowd: Perfect for sharing, and easy to transport. No more juggling a cake dish, or cupcakes in the car.
  3. Decadent Flavors: Cake+Caramel+Candy=mouth explosion!

 

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips

  • Cake Mix: I used Duncan Hines’ yellow box mix. Feel free to use your favorite. Chocolate would be a yummy twist! A homemade sheet cake can also be used.
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk: As its name suggests sweetened condensed milk has had some of its water removed, and sugar added. This gives it the perfect creamy texture, without excess liquid to weigh our cake down.  It is also amazing in coffee! Look for it in the baking aisle near the powdered milk.
  • Caramel Sauce: I used Smucker’s sundae syrup here. Look for it near the ice cream cones and hot fudge.
  • Butterfingers: Feel free to use your favorite candy bar here. Twix or Snickers would be delicious. You can also use Heath bars for a classic “Better Than Anything” cake.one slice of caramel poke cake topped with butterfingers on a white plate.

How To Make Butterfinger Poke Cake

  1. Bake cake: Make cake according to package directions.
  2. Poke: Poke holes in the cake and pour over sweetened condensed milk and caramel.
  3. Top: Cool and then top with Cool Whip and crushed  Butterfinger candy.

 

Tips and Tricks

  1. If you forget to thaw your Cool Whip try floating it in a bowl of warm water. Do not microwave it, or it may separate.
  2. Cook the cake for 5 minutes before poking your holes. This will make sure your cake is set, but still warm enough to absorb all your yummy caramel filling.
  3. Easily crush butterfingers by using a rolling pin, or a wooden spoon.

Storage

Refrigerate: Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

a closeup of one bite of butterfinger cake with a slice of cake in the background.

Other Yummy Cakes to Try

Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cake

Chocolate Poke Cake

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Butterfinger Cake

This Butterfinger cake features moist yellow cake and rich caramel sauce topped off with a generous amount of Butterfingers.  This luscious cake is so easy to make with only 5 ingredients. 
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Ameican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 Slices
Calories: 479kcal
Author: Krystle Smith

Ingredients

  • 1 Box Yellow Cake Mix And Ingredients Called For On the Box
  • 14 Ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 16 Ounces Caramel Ice Cream Topping
  • 8 Ounces Cool Whip Thawed
  • 4 Regular Size Butterfingers Roughly Chopped
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Instructions

  • Bake cake according to package directions for a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Cool for 5 minutes. Poke holes all over cake with the handle of a wooden spoon.
  • Pour sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce over cake. Cool completley.
  • Evenly spread with Cool Whip, and top with chopped butterfingers.

Notes

Ingredient Notes
  • Cake Mix: I used Duncan Hines' yellow box mix. Feel free to use your favorite. Chocolate would be a yummy twist!
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk: Look for it in the baking aisle near the powdered milk.
  • Caramel Sauce: I used Smucker's sundae syrup here. Look for it near the ice cream cones and hot fudge.
Tips and Tricks
  1. If you forget to thaw your Cool Whip try floating it in a bowl of warm water. Do not microwave it, or it may separate.
  2. Easily crush butterfingers by using a rolling pin, or a wooden spoon.

Nutrition

Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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  1. Kyla says

    October 14, 2020 at 4:14 pm

    5 stars
    Easy and delish!

    Reply
  2. Claudia Madore says

    May 15, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    The recipe appears to be “unfinished.” After you pour on the condensed milk and caramel,
    is this when you add the cool whip and chopped butterfingers? I make a similar cake with
    Heath bars, but my husband loves butterfingers. Can’t wait to try this one.

    Reply
    • Krystle says

      June 16, 2018 at 4:40 pm

      I’m so sorry Claudia. You are exactly right I just updated the recipe, thanks for pointing it out. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Lori says

    April 30, 2018 at 11:27 am

    I cannot find the recipe for the Butterfinger Poke Cake. I have clicked on the other cakes and they have recipes but I can’t find the Butterfinger one. Where can I find it?

    Reply
    • Krystle says

      June 16, 2018 at 4:56 pm

      It should be right here let me know if you don’t see it Lori:https://www.bakingbeauty.net/butterfinger-poke-cake/

      Reply
  4. Stephanie says

    April 18, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    Oh man, nothing is better than a cake with Butterfinger in it! I made one once and I will never get over it, lol. I’ll have to try this one next!

    Reply

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