Best 5 Cakes Made With Candy Bars Recipes

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Cakes made with candy bars are a delectable combination of two classic treats. Whether you prefer the gooey richness of chocolate or the nutty sweetness of toffee, there's a candy bar cake out there to satisfy your craving. The possibilities are endless when it comes to flavor combinations and textures. From classic chocolate chip cookie dough cakes to decadent peanut butter cup cheesecakes, these delightful desserts are sure to be a hit at any gathering or occasion. With a wide variety of candy bar flavors to choose from, you can create a unique and unforgettable cake that will impress your friends and family. So grab your favorite candy bar and let's get baking!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CANDY BAR CAKE



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Something to celebrate or feel like you need a reward? Here's a cake that provides sweet satisfaction.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup buttermilk
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup caramel topping
1 bag (13.3 ounces) fun-sized chocolate-coated nougat and peanut candy bars, chopped (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with shortening; lightly flour. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth and blended. Add vanilla. Stir in melted chocolate. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition until smooth. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Immediately poke top of cake all over with toothpick or fork. Mix condensed milk and caramel topping; spoon over warm cake, allowing it to soak in. Sprinkle chopped candy over cake. Place frosting in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 20 to 30 seconds or until pourable; drizzle over cake. Cool cake about 1 1/2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535, Carbohydrate 78 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg

CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR CAKE



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I made this once for a family gathering and now everyone insists that it be at every gathering! It's so easy; you use a box cake mix! For chopping the chocolate bars, I put them in the freezer, then hit them with a hammer while still in the wrapper

Provided by NOUELLETTE

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Milk Chocolate

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 ½ cups milk
3 eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ cup white sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup chopped pecans
4 (1.5 ounce) bars milk chocolate candy, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 (8 inch) pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, milk, eggs, oil and instant vanilla pudding mix. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • To make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with the white sugar and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping, pecans and chopped chocolate. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.8 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 46.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 535.4 mg, Sugar 60 g

EASY CAKE MIX BARS



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I take this dessert to work for Friday pick-me-ups. It's one of my favorite yellow cake bar recipes. I love to share them because they're so easy to eat, easy to make and easy on the wallet. -Amy Rose, Ballwin, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 large egg
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup canola oil
1 cup white baking chips
1/3 cup jimmies

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, egg, milk and oil (mixture will be thick). Stir in baking chips and jimmies. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Freeze option: Freeze bars in freezer containers. To use, thaw in covered containers before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CANDY BAR CAKE



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Make and share this Candy Bar Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LorenLou

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box German chocolate cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup canola oil
3 large eggs (use amount called for by your cake mix box's directions)
6 ounces fat-free sweetened condensed milk (you can use a little more if cake will absorb it)
6 ounces caramel topping, plus a little extra to drizzle on top
1 (12 ounce) container Cool Whip
1 Twix candy bar
1 Heath candy bars or 1 Skor candy bar

Steps:

  • Bake cake in glass 9x13 pan according to directions on the box.
  • Allow to cool for five minutes, then poke holes randomly in cake with bamboo skewer or chopstick or something similar.
  • Pour sweetened condensed milk over cake, allowing cake to absorb.
  • Pour caramel topping over cake, allowing cake to absorb.
  • Allow cake to cool completely.
  • Frost with Cool Whip.
  • Chop candy bars, and sprinkle on top.
  • Drizzle decoratively with left over caramel topping.
  • Keep refrigerated until serving time.

CANDY BAR CUPCAKES



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Everyone in my family loves cupcakes, so I experimented to create these cupcakes that fit my family's tastes. I also tried to make them healthier. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
6 ounces fat-free cream cheese
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 egg
2 Snickers candy bars (2.07 ounces each), finely chopped
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, buttermilk, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended., For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg; mix well. Stir in the candy bars., Fill paper-lined muffin cups one-third full with batter. Drop filling by tablespoonfuls into the center of each cupcake (cups will be about half full). Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the filling comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook for two minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in the milk, then confectioners' sugar. Cool until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose candy bars that are not too soft or gooey. These will be difficult to cut and incorporate into the batter.
  • Chop the candy bars into small pieces before adding them to the batter. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the cake.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. Refer to the specific recipe for instructions.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Decorate the cake with additional candy bars, sprinkles, or other toppings of your choice.

Conclusion:

Candy bar cakes are a delicious and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. With so many different candy bars to choose from, there are endless possibilities for flavor combinations. Whether you are a fan of chocolate, caramel, peanut butter, or something else, there is sure to be a candy bar cake recipe that you will love. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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