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Perfect for chocolate lovers and Butterfinger lovers alike! This poke cake not only has crushed Butterfingers on top, the cake itself is a copycat of the candy bar!
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Chocolate Butterfinger Poke Cake

A poke cake especially for chocolate and Butterfinger lovers!  Easy to make and even easier to eat!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: cakes, desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butterfinger, chocolate, poke cake
Servings: 12
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 1 box 2 layer size chocolate or devils food cake mix (plus all the ingredients to make the basic cake)
  • 1 each 4-serving size package instant butterscotch pudding mix the small box
  • 4-5 fun-size Butterfinger candy bars broken up
  • 8 oz whipped topping 1 container

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to temp directed on cake mix box. Spray or grease a 13 x 9 or 11 x 7-inch baking dish. See NOTES if using 11 x 7 pan.
  • Make cake according to box directions. Remove from oven and let the cake cool.
  • Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes in cooled cake about 1-inch apart.
  • Make pudding mix according to package directions for pie filling. Pour pudding over top of cake making sure the holes are filled.
  • Refrigerate cake until pudding is set--about 2 hours.
  • Frost cake with the tub of whipped topping and top with broken candy bars.
  • Chill until ready to serve.

Notes

You will need to add about 10 minutes to the baking time for the 13 x 9 that's on the box if you use the smaller pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg