Butterfinger Poke Cake starts with a boxed chocolate cake mix and filled with a heavenly caramel mixture, then topped with whipped cream and crushed Butterfingers.
Butterfinger Poke Cake Recipe
This Butterfinger Poke Cake transforms a rich chocolate cake into a treat that tastes just like the beloved Butterfinger candy bar. Each bite is filled with creamy peanut butter and luscious caramel, making this cake an irresistible indulgence for any Butterfinger fan.
This is one of my favorite easy dessert recipes. You use a tasty boxed cake mix and turn it into a complex dessert with little effort. I love Butterfinger candy bars and this recipe captures their classic flavor perfectly. It’s truly a family favorite. My kids have even asked for it to be made for their birthday! Who wouldn’t love a decadent Butterfinger cake for a birthday cake!
If you’re a Butterfinger lover, you’ll also want to check out our soft and chewy Butterfinger Cookies.
Why You’ll Love This Butterfinger Poke Cake
- Easy to make. Poke cakes are some of the easiest recipes ever and the best part is that they don’t skimp on flavor.
- Great for parties. This is the perfect shareable dessert that is great to make for any occasion.
- Budget-friendly. All of the ingredients used for this Butterfinger cake recipe don’t break the bank.
Recipe Ingredients
These are all of the ingredients you will need to make the best Butterfinger cake recipe ever. If you want to add more chopped Butterfinger, go ahead!
- Chocolate cake mix: I use Duncan Hines chocolate cake mix but you can use your favorite brand and variety. Devil’s Food is delicious, too!
- Sweetened condensed milk: If you ever made a poke cake, you know that condensed milk is one of the most important ingredients.
- Caramel sauce: Use store-bought or make some homemade caramel.
- Peanut butter: I prefer creamy peanut butter because it keeps the mixture smooth. It soaks into the cake better than using crunchy peanut butter.
- Powdered sugar: I like to add some powdered sugar to the mixture for extra sweetness. Don’t substitute white sugar or it will have a gritty texture.
- Vanilla: A hint of vanilla extract brings out the best flavor of all of the other ingredients.
- Whipped cream: Use store-bought cool whip topping or homemade whipped cream. I like how light it is compared to traditional frosting.
- Butterfinger candy bars: I add this to the cake as well as a garnish on top. You can never have too much Butterfinger.
How to Make Butterfinger Poke Cake
This simple dessert recipe is so easy to make! Since it uses a boxed cake mix, it saves on prep time and cleanup.
- Prepare the oven and baking dish. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Make the cake batter. Use the package directions of the cake mix to mix the batter. Pour it into the greased pan.
- Bake. Place it into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center to check for doneness.
- Cool. Allow the chocolate cake to cool completely.
- Poke holes. Once cooled, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
- Make the condensed milk mixture. Combine the remaining ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until well mixed. Reserve some of the Butterfinger for later. Pour the mixture over the top of the cake and spread evenly with a spoon.
- Chill the poke cake. Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours to chill completely.
- Top with whipped cream and butterfinger. Then, top the poke cake with whipped cream and the extra chopped Butterfinger. Slice and serve!
Tips and Variations
Use a butter knife. Instead of a wooden spoon, you can use a butter knife to make more (and smaller) holes if you prefer.
Try it with frosting. I like it best with a light whipped cream but if you can’t get enough peanut butter, try this Butterfinger cake with homemade peanut butter frosting.
Drizzle with caramel sauce. Spoon some caramel sauce over the top or even some chocolate syrup.
Make it ahead. This is the perfect recipe to make ahead of time, especially if you are bringing it to a potluck or bake sale. The longer it soaks in the refrigerator, the more flavor you get in each bite.
Storage Directions
Store leftovers of this easy Butterfinger cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-6 days. I do not recommend freezing this cake.
More Poke Cake Recipes
Butterfinger Poke Cake
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/3 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8-10 fun sized Butterfinger candy bars chopped (save 1/2 cup for the topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° and in a large bowl prepare the cake mix accordingly to the back of the box.
- Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Once the batter is made, pour into the prepared pan and place in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let the cake cool completely.
- Using a skewer, or the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes all around the top of the cake, making sure to go halfway/ all the way down.
- In a medium sized bowl add the condensed milk, caramel sauce, peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and the chopped butterfingers and stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture all over top of the cake and making sure to spread into the holes as well and all over.
- Cover the cake and place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
- Once it has chilled add the whipped topping all over top of the cake evenly.
- Sprinkle the 1/2 cup of butter fingers all over top of the whipped cream. Slice and enjoy
Last Step:
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- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-6 days
- Be careful chopping the butterfingers with a knife.
- You can use the end of a butter knife to poke the cake as well.
- You can get extra Butterfinger bars for extra toppings.
- Chocolate shavings would be yummy on top as well.
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