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Milky Way Cake Recipe
Overview:
This Milky Way Cake is the epitome of indulgence, boasting a celestial taste that will transport you to the heavens with every bite. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a simple weeknight dessert, this cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, especially among the younger members of the family. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a total time of 1 hour and 25 minutes, you’ll have this delectable treat ready to devour in no time!
Recipe Information:
- Name: Milky Way Cake
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Kid Friendly, Kosher, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
- Servings: 12
- Aggregated Rating: 4.5 (from 7 reviews)
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 562.6
- Fat Content: 28g
- Saturated Fat Content: 12.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 115.7mg
- Sodium Content: 272.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 73.8g
- Fiber Content: 2g
- Sugar Content: 50.3g
- Protein Content: 7.8g
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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5 | Butter |
1 | Sugar |
2 | Eggs |
4 cups | Flour |
2 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
1/2 cup | Buttermilk |
1 1/4 cups | Chopped pecans |
Instructions:
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Prepare Pan:
- Grease and flour an angel food cake pan.
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Melt Candy Bars:
- In a small pot over low heat, melt the candy bars with 1/2 cup of butter until smooth.
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Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a separate bowl, cream together the sugar and the remaining 1/2 cup of butter until light and fluffy.
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Blend in Candy Mixture:
- Add the melted candy mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, and blend well.
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Add Eggs:
- Add the eggs yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Prepare Buttermilk Mixture:
- Dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk.
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Alternate Additions:
- Alternately add the buttermilk mixture and the flour to the candy mixture, beginning and ending with the flour.
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Fold in Egg Whites:
- In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the beaten egg whites and chopped pecans into the candy mixture until well combined.
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Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool:
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack.
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Serve:
- Once cooled, slice and serve this heavenly Milky Way Cake to delight your taste buds and satisfy your sweet cravings!