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Butterfinger Cake Recipe Easy

A delightful dessert that combines chocolate and peanut butter flavors, topped with crushed Butterfinger candy bars.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup whipped topping
  • 4 Butterfinger candy bars crushed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. After the cake has cooled completely, spread the peanut butter frosting evenly over the top.
  7. Sprinkle the crushed Butterfinger candy bars over the frosting.
  8. Refrigerate the cake for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For an extra touch, drizzle some chocolate syrup over the top before serving.