Chocolate Candy Bar Cake

Name: Chocolate Candy Bar Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 1 (15.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix; 1.5 cups milk; 0.75 cup vegetable oil; 3 large eggs; 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 0.5 cup white sugar; 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1 cup chopped pecans; 4 (1.5 ounce) bars milk chocolate candy, coarsely chopped

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This candy bar cake is easy to make with a box cake mix. I made this once for a family gathering — now everyone insists that I bring this cake to every gathering!

Recipe by NOUELLETTE

Updated on November 21, 2022

10

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

1 3-layer 8-inch cake

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Ingredients

Cake:

1 (15.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 ½ cups milk
¾ cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix

Frosting:

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup chopped pecans
4 (1.5 ounce) bars milk chocolate candy, coarsely chopped

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch pans.
To make the cake: Combine cake mix, milk, oil, eggs, and instant vanilla pudding mix in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until blended. Scrape down the sides of the bowl; continue to beat for 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen; invert cakes carefully onto a cooling rack and let cool for about 30 minutes.
To make the frosting: Beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Fold in whipped topping, pecans, and chopped chocolate. Spread frosting onto the cooled cake layers. Stack layers; frost top and sides.

Tips

For chopping the chocolate bars, I put them in the freezer, then hit them with a hammer while still in the wrapper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

736	Calories
46g	Fat
75g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 736
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g	59%
Saturated Fat 19g	94%
Cholesterol 81mg	27%
Sodium 535mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 75g	27%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 60g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 128mg	10%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 332mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.