Candy Bar Cake Recipe

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

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time2 Hr 30 Min
Ready In2 Hr 50 MinDifficulty LevelBit Difficult
Health IndexAverageServings12
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
MethodDish
Main Ingredient, , , , Interest Group

Ingredients

 All purpose flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Baking soda1 1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Sugar1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Butter/Margarine1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), softened
 Eggs3
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon
 Baking chocolate4 Ounce, melted and cooled (Unsweetened)
 Buttermilk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sweetened condensed milk14 Ounce
 Caramel topping1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Chocolate coated nougat and peanut candy bars13 3⁄10 Ounce, chopped (About 3 Cups)
 Rich & creamy chocolate frosting1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 643 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 27 g41.6%

Saturated Fat 14.3 g71.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 84.3 mg28.1%

Sodium 459.6 mg19.1%

Total Carbohydrates 94 g31.4%

Dietary Fiber 3.2 g13%

Sugars 67 g

Protein 11 g22.3%

Vitamin A 7.7% Vitamin C 1.4%

Calcium 13.3% Iron 19.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with shortening; lightly flour. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
2. 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.
3. 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.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft) Bake 38 to 43 minutes. Use 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 1/4 cups buttermilk

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Summer says :

Can i substitute for buttermilk with milk only? do you have any suggestions? thanks!
Posted on: 2 January 2008 - 9:34am
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