Get ready to experience a dessert that will make your taste buds dance and your chocolate cravings surrender! This Milky Way Bar Swirl Cake is not just another ordinary chocolate cake – it's a decadent journey of rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and candy bar bliss that will transform your ordinary baking routine into an extraordinary culinary adventure. Imagine biting into a slice of moist chocolate cake studded with chunks of beloved Milky Way bars, all topped with a luxurious chocolate-caramel frosting that will make your dessert dreams come true.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 60 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 4 Milky Way bars, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, 1 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, and 3 large eggs. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to blend the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well combined, about 2 minutes.
- Gently fold in the chopped Milky Way bars into the cake batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on the cake to avoid overbaking.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting. In a separate bowl, take the chocolate frosting and mix in the caramel sauce until well blended. This will create a deliciously creamy and swirled frosting.
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the chocolate-caramel frosting evenly over the top of the cake using a spatula.
- For an extra touch, drizzle some additional caramel sauce over the frosted cake in a decorative pattern.
- Slice the cake into squares and serve. Enjoy your Milky Way Bar Swirl Cake with friends and family!
Tips
- Room Temperature Matters: Ensure all your ingredients, especially eggs and milk, are at room temperature for a smoother cake batter.
- Chopping Milky Way Bars: Freeze the candy bars for 10-15 minutes before chopping to make cutting easier and prevent them from melting too quickly.
- Even Distribution: When folding in the chopped Milky Way bars, do it gently to prevent overmixing and ensure even distribution throughout the cake.
- Toothpick Test: Always check cake doneness with the toothpick method – it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off.
- Decorative Drizzle: Use a squeeze bottle or spoon for a more precise and artistic caramel sauce drizzle on top of the cake.
- Storage Tip: Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 62g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 55mg
